Conductors Notes + NEW: 2025/6 Dates and Music (Karen Brett)
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24 October 2025
Dear LCS,
Well done on some seriously hearty singing this week. We are getting there! 
I intend to do some of the concert repertoire OFF COPY, as we all sing 80% better when we watch and don’t have heads buried in music! Adiemus, for example is actually easier if you just watch; I know some of you are worried about knowing where you are, this will solve that!
Xmas –
Start pinging out the posters, if you have any. Just to remind you that we are OUT OF HARD TICKETS. Don’t dither, please book online at the earliest convenience……this will be a most lovely concert. THE BEST XMAS GIG IN THE SOUTH! Some people were in tears last year as they didn’t book early enough and couldn’t get a ticket……we have a strong reputation.
Armed Man –
Hetti Russell-Hayward is performing as soprano soloist in this concert( you can also hear her at my Rising Stars concert). Some of you have got your Armed Man tickets from me already, well done. Once again, early booking advised. A reminder that this is going to be filmed, so lots of watching and animated faces required, be prepared!
The two things I look for in a good choir member are commitment and passion. Technical accuracy is of course vital, but in the end, people attend concerts for the energy and atmosphere; otherwise they would just listen to (edited) recordings at home! You must trust the rehearsal process and not worry if you have difficulty with some of the pieces; we cannot get stronger without and element of struggle!
I leave you all with a link to the new piece after half term, Chilcott’s Mid-Winter, a beautiful work.
Many kind thanks,
Phil
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