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Lots of carol-singing: in church

Posted on December 31, 2011 by vhk10

This year I’ve done/heard more carol services than usual; fortunately there was plenty of variety on offer. The festive marathon began with my singing at the Bathwick 9 Lessons, where there’d been a lot of illness in the soprano section. … Continue reading →

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carols and brass, but separate

Posted on December 30, 2008 by vhk10

I fitted in a second carol service before Christmas, at a local village church. This was rather shorter than the full 9 lessons, and we sang a few choir items and some standard hymns. Some were new to me, including … Continue reading →

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a Messiah and a carol service

Posted on December 18, 2008 by vhk10

I’ve got a bit behind with performances. Just before Advent began we had a come-and-sing Messiah in church, for which I joined the chorus. This was an informal performance so we could wrap up well and I dug out my … Continue reading →

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carols inside and out

Posted on December 25, 2005 by vhk10

This Christmas I did some outdoor carol singing, something I don’t do every year. First came half an hour of carols to the shoppers at Bath’s Christmas market. We got some appreciative comments as we explored the limits of the … Continue reading →

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Gaude-tee Sunday

Posted on December 15, 2004 by vhk10

Sunday took me to a new singing venue: Wentworth Golf Club, where some of us sang carols to members and their guests before and during their Christmas lunch. Afterwards we were catered for in a small function room. It’s occasions … Continue reading →

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