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2018 Fauré Requiem

Sunday 9 September 2018

4:00pm – 6:30pm

Tatachilla Lutheran College Stadium

211 Tatachilla Road McLaren Vale


Big Sing Massed Choir
Elder Conservatorium Chorale
Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra

Conductor
Luke Dollman

Soloists
Brooke Window – Soprano
Lachlan Scott –  Baritone
Madeleine Stewart – Flute

Other items
The Hot Gospel Groove
Chaminade –  Concertino for Flute
Fauré – Cantique de Jean Racine
Donizetti Arias

Singers are invited to join us for the uplifting experience of performing one of the world’s most loved choral works with full orchestra and professional soloists.

 

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August 2018 Member Update

TO ALL BIG SING MCLAREN VALE 2018 CHOIR MEMBERS

Thank you for registering to join the massed choir for this ambitious event on Sunday September 9th. The choir is already 180 strong, and the program has been finalised.
Singers will be joining us from far and near, including members from over 30 choirs in and around Adelaide.

With the lively Hot Gospel Groove, our fine soloists and the Elder Chorale, the first half of the program will be a treat in itself. Then it’s Fauré’s Requiem with our combined musical forces, followed by the beautiful Cantique de Jean Racine. Performers and audience will enjoy a wonderful and uplifting musical experience.

Be sure to spread the word on social media and invite your friends and family. (Poster and flyers attached)

Location

To find the venue, visit http://www.tatachilla.sa.edu.au/about-us/location

Schedule for the Day

10:00 Choir arrives, meets, settles in,
10:15 Organize choir positions
10:30 Rehearsal 1 begins – choir/piano
12:30 LUNCH BREAK (Food available to purchase)
12:45 Con students arrive.
13:00 Orchestra sets up (Soloists arrive)
13:30 Rehearsal 2 begins
15:00 Break / Hot Gospel rehearses
15:30 Audience admitted
16:00 Concert begins
18:30 Concert ends

Program

Hot Gospel Groove
Flute solo
Bel Canto Arias
Elder Chorale
INTERVAL
Concertino for Flute by Chaminade
Fauré Requiem
Cantique de Jean Racine

Dress

Please wear all black (including jackets or jumpers if the weather is cold, as the stadium is not air conditioned). Change rooms are available if needed.

Choir folders

Black folders. A cheap black plastic display folder is fine.

Food & Drink

Available during breaks:

  • Selection from five curries (including a vegetarian option)
  • Sausage Sizzle
  • Bakery items
  • Cakes
  • Coffee Van
  • Wine & Soft drinks