A Christmas Journey
‘Summer’ Soiree
Perhaps it was because we sang about Noah’s Ark at our Spring concert that instead of Summer we had ‘rain and rain and rain’ at our annual choir soiree. It wasn’t quite the Teddy Bear’s Picnic we sang about as rather than out in the woods we were inside entertaining our guests to songs we […]
Thank you from Somerton Memory Cafe
Our Chair, Pauline, recently presented a donation, from the proceeds of our Spring concert, to the Somerton Memory Cafe. Our Secretary received this lovely letter in thanks. Dear SheenaI am writing to thank you and all the choir for the very generousdonation you gave to the Memory Cafe today.We are all very touched by the […]
They came in two by two by two
When our talented Musical Director, Alice Dicker, announced she had an amazing idea for our Spring 2023 concert we sat up and took notice. She said it would be fun and amusing and we believed her! She was not wrong. The theme would be based on animals and birds with the core piece being Captain […]
Spring Concert – A Choral Ark
Enjoy an entertaining evening of music and readings based on an animal theme, including a poem written by one of our choir members, Julia Harvey, The Seals of Rhossili. The music ranges from Agnus Dei from Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man, to the comical Hippopotamus Song, as well as madrigals and songs from musicals. There is something for everyone here! Tickets, […]
Back Together At Last!
One of the things that the choir brings to us all is a big group of friends. Not only do we have a shared love of singing and music but being part of a community is so good for your well-being. It’s been marvellous that lockdown restrictions have started lifting. To celebrate, our fabulous president […]
Welcoming Alice
We are very excited as we have a new musical director joining us. This is Alice and we are really looking forward to starting our new singing adventure with her guidance and support.
They came and sang an Easter Messiah!
What a fabulous Come and Sing day in Somerton on Saturday 29 February, singing through Handel’s Messiah. Our numbers were boosted by visitors from all over the county and further afield. Thank you to our Musical Director, Graham Coatman, for all the inspiration, motivation and patience. And thanks to our catering team for keeping us […]
Christmas Spirit!
Mid Wessex Singers brought the Christmas spirit to the Somerton area, firstly by some singing in the community for Wessex Care Home residents and for the St Cleers Lunch Club. This was followed by the Christmas concert on Saturday 21 December at West Street Church. With Christmas songs by the choir, audience participation carols and […]
Like a Singing Bird
A lovely concert on Saturday 30 November in St Andrew’s Church, Curry Rivel, enjoyed alike by singers, musicians and audience. Thanks go to our soloists Ed, Liz, Eleanor, and Rik and to the Mid Wessex Strings for their great contributions. Our particular thanks go to our accompanist Sheena for all her hard work and support […]