Dear all

On Monday we will be rehearsing the Stravinsky and Viadana motets and the Agnus Dei and Lux Aeterna from Durufle's Requiem.  The livestream link is: https://www.youtube.com/live/vpT5FqSPCxU.

It is not too late to attend the Workshop on Saturday 1 March.  You can apply using the paper booking forms (see Annis if you want one), or you can apply online here: https://www.thornburychoralsociety.org.uk/dbpage.php?pg=view&dbase=events&id=164833.

We have 9 members of a Finnish choir (Kamarikuoro PiCCante) visiting us from 26 February to 1 March.  They are taking part in the Workshop and will also be performing a couple of songs at the end.  They are being hosted by members of the choir and the programme we have booked for them in brief is as follows:

Wednesday    
Arrival at Bristol airport, minibus to Thornbury, meal at Alison's, meet and go to hosts
Thursday        
Meet at Alison's, walk around Thornbury and drive to Gloucester, lunch at the Comfy Pew followed by Cathedral tour.
Meal at the Anchor in Oldbury, return to hosts
Friday             
Meet at Alison's and drive to Bristol, park & ride, walking tour of docks, visit SS Great Britain, lunch
Choice of walks around cathedral and centre, art gallery, museums, eg We the Curious (interactive museum) etc.
Return to Thornbury for tea and join in St Mary's Church choir practice, drink, return to hosts
Saturday         
Workshop in Alveston, lunch at workshop, finishing with performance of pieces learned and Finnish songs
Drink/meal at The Ship in Alveston, minibus to airport hotel

Please let Alison or myself know if you would like to take part in any of these activities.

All the best,
Mike Elcock
Thornbury Choral Society