RSCM Berkshire Invites You To

RSCM Berkshire Area invite you to take part in ‘Out in front’ a choral direction workshop led by Jeremy Summerly

Distinguished conductor Jeremy Summerly will provide individual coaching in choral direction, working on well-known standards of the church choir repertoire and optionally also on pieces nominated by individual participants. In the afternoon, the group will be joined by members of the Parish Choir and others for the conductors to practise on. A short act of worship and performance conclude the day. BYO lunch or visit pub next door. Places are limited. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

When? Saturday, 6 May 2017 Where? St Andrew’s Church, Sonning-on-Thames, RG4 6UR Start? 10.00am Finish? 4.30pm Who? The RSCM is ecumenical; all are most welcome to come as Participant or Observer; in order to enable provision of high quality individual coaching, the event will have a maximum of 12 Participants and 10 Observers Cost? £15 for non-RSCM members £10 for RSCM members £5 to be an Observer (whether RSCM member or non- member) These fees will be payable once your application has been received and accepted. Am I an RSCM member? You can count yourself as an RSCM member and pay the reduced fee if you are a personal member or if the Parish where you worship is affiliated.

‘Out in front’ – Saturday, 6 May 2017 10.00am First Choral Direction session 12.30pm Lunch (visit pub next door or BYO) 1.30pm Second Choral Direction session, joined by members of the Parish Choir and others 3.30pm Break – Tea available in St Andrew’s Ark nearby church rooms 4.00pm Act of worship 4.30pm Close Repertoire

Please prepare the following anthems:

Tye - O Holy Spirit Greene - Thou visitest the earth Attwood - Turn thy face from my sin Elgar - Ave verum corpus

The Parish Choir will be using the RSCM Bronze Collection book, but there is no need for Participants or Observers to use this book to prepare, if you have other editions more easily to hand.

Copies of the music will be provided on the day; however, please also bring copies you have used to prepare.

Participants may also request direction from Jeremy Summerly on a piece of music of their own choice. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please mark your choice of music on the application form and please bring at least two copies on the day.

Reserve your place at this event Reserve your place as a Participant or Observer by completing the form (see separate page below).

Under 18s Under 18s will need to be in the care of designated adults. If you are under 18, please mark this on the application form and RSCM will be in touch with you.

Accompanist Chris Goodwin and John Halsey will be available to provide piano/organ accompaniment as required.

How to get to the church St Andrew’s Church is in the centre of the picturesque village of Sonning- on-Thames. Note – this is not Sonning Common which is several miles away. There are regular buses to Sonning-on-Thames from Reading, Wokingham, Henley-on-Thames and High Wycombe. Alternatively, drive and use SatNav RG4 6UR. Parking is available along roads near the church. Dress code There is no specific dress code. Robes will not be worn.

For further information and enquiries, contact Mary Delaney, Secretary, RSCM Berkshire, on 01189 403121 or [email protected] ‘Out in front’ a choral direction workshop led by Jeremy Summerly

COMPLETE THE FORM TO APPLY FOR YOUR PLACE

Name Participant or Observer? Are you aged under 18? Telephone number Email Do you have a personal RSCM subscription? Do you worship at an RSCM- affiliated church? If so, which? Optionally – please specify any particular piece of music on which you would like to receive Choral Direction coaching

PLEASE SEND THE ABOVE INFORMATION TO Mary Delaney, Secretary RSCM Berkshire Area, at [email protected]