Okay - so, what are we going to sing on 19th June then ? I've an idea that there's be some Tallis, some Rutter and a bit of Purcell but, what about my usual formula of 'something old, something new something borrowed and something blue ? That usually suits to make up 1/2 hour's worth so - we still need something 'funny' and something non-classical from existing repertoire. Any suggestions?
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We're planning 2011 and think it's a good idea to another whole work - as he Fauree Requiem was such a success a couple of years back. One suggestion is we complete the rest of the Haydn Missa Brevis from which we sang the final Gloria at a festival recently. Another suggestion is the Rossini Petit Messe Solennelle. Has anyone got another suggestion ?
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I've been a member of a few choirs in my time and am always amused that, particularly in smaller choirs (20-40 members),  one particular section always chats when you don't want them to. any guesses which section ? (I'd like to think I'm not the only one who's noticed this ...
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