NCS is delighted to bring you our 2022 WASSAIL Christmas Concert, free from all the restrictions that Covid brought to bear! The main piece ‘Wassail’ by Alexander L’Estrange was commissioned by United Learning’s Partnership Fund.
The original ‘Wassail’ artwork was completed by Kettering Buccleuch Academy in Northamptonshire, inspired by working with Alexander L’Estrange. Wassail / wassailing itself means many things:a drink, a cup, a dance, a celebration, carol-singing – lots of that on:
Saturday December 10th Trinity Church Gosforth
We also feature selections from Bob Chilcott’s On Christmas Night, with his own settings of familiar carol melodies in an impressive array of styles and moods. Accompaniment from Nick Butters our own talented accompanist, and our guest organist Kris Thomsett Assistant Director of Music at Newcastle Cathedral.
It’s time for Audience participation after the interval – a selection of the season’s favourites where you can join with the choir to swell the sound and be a part of the whole evening!
Adam Bushnell Storyteller adds another dimension to our concert following his first successful appearance with us in June 2018. A qualified teacher, experienced storyteller and published author, he works to inspire a love of reading and creative writing amongst children and adults alike.
Our concert is dedicated to the memory of Hazel Gowdy who died a year ago to the exact date of the concert, not long after enjoying her 80th birthday celebrations with her family. A pivotal member of the Alto section, she joined the choir in 1997, rarely missed concerts, stepping in as an accompanist and a deputy choir leader when needed. We miss her greatly.
Ticket information £15 with free programme. Free to under 18s with a paying adult (£8 for those in full time education or registered unemployed) Available online at
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/newcastle-choral-society
Card payments or cash on the door.
Or email enquiries@newcastlechoralsociety.org.uk
Interval Refreshments: £1: Mince pie and soft drink only. What’s not to like!
DIARY DATE 2023
