Conductors Notes + 2025/6 Dates and Music (Karen Brett)

5 February 2026
Dear Choir,

Cracking sing yesterday well done indeed. The TBs had a cracking sectional rehearsal yesterday; as you all know, I am a huge believer in sectionals. The detail and precision attainable is greatly improved, simply because one can usually hear more! Timothy kindly recorded movement 4 of the Armed Man; do have a look on social media if you get a chance.

Next week, it is the turn of the Sop/Alto sectionals from 8.30pm. Some of you have helpfully come up and asked me to go over a few sections…..have a think about which parts of the piece you may need help with and voice any feelings from your section; this is the time to do it. I have my own bits, namely ‘charge’ and the choral at the end.

The sound you gave yesterday was the best yet this term, I urge and encourage you all to keep going and listen to the piece as much as possible, particularly if you have missed a couple of rehearsals. After the sectionals next week we have 4 more rehearsals until the big concert……

Regarding tickets, there are only 60odd left now in the side aisles, but they are only £10 each; bargain of the century! Do NOT be put off by the phrase ‘restricted visability’ as wherever your chums are sat, they will be able to see either the choir, or orchestra, or both! It is not like being up in the heavens in St Thomas’ Lymington. The side aisles are unreserved so first come first served essentially.

I am very enthusiastic about this concert….. for this is our time to win ‘away from home’ once again!

Yours Musically,

Phil