Rehearsals continue on Monday evenings from 7pm to 9:30pm at Kirkcaldy High School and, as always, we welcome any male voice singer who would like to join us at this time.
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Since our last newsletter in October, it seems impossible to believe that a single snowflake has not descended on Fife. This has enabled the choir to carry out a full rehearsal schedule. Last year we had to cancel at least six rehearsals due to the snow. We are pleased to announce that we have recruited six new members to the choir by way of three second tenors, two baritones and one bass. Coupled with an equal number of brand new musical pieces, including one arranged by one of our own members, Monday night rehearsals have risen to new heights of enjoyment. By extending our rehearsal time by just under half an hour, we are able to learn a lot of new music which will be greatly appreciated by our audiences and members alike. Our “new” pieces include items from Chess and Aspects of Love to name but two. At the end of October we had a joint concert with the East Fife Ladies Choir under the direction of their Musical Director, Douglas Guild. A most enjoyable evening was had by both Choirs. In November we travelled to St Ninians Church in Glenrothes for another joint concert this time with a brass band which was made up of excellent musicians who provided a thrilling programme for the evening. In December we performed at Dysart Kirk, culminating in some excellent Christmas Carol singing by Choir and audience alike. And so to 2012. I hope that you all had a guid New Year. We have a busy programme ahead, with new concert dates being added. At time of printing, our programme is as follows.
February 24th - Innerleven Church, Methil A number of years ago we were invited to sing in the Lanarkshire Festival of Choirs. This year they are celebrating their 60th year, and have invited us to participate. It will be good to renew former acquaintances. The rehearsal for this event takes place on Sunday 25th March at Hamilton. We will be required to car share for this. Further details to follow. The actual Festival takes place on the following Friday i.e.30th March, when a bus will be provided. Again, further details to follow. Since our last newsletter, three of the Choir stalwarts have decided to “retire.” Hal London, Archie Houston and Harry Wall are hanging up their vocal chords for the time being. Hal still comes along on a Monday in a non singing capacity, whilst Archie and Harry find that they have transport problems in getting to rehearsal. As our thoughts turn to our Annual Concert, we should be looking out our lists of “customers” for our main event of the year. With ever rising costs, it is essential that we try and sell as many tickets as we can. We have 950 seats to sell over the two nights which equates to approximately 20 tickets per member. The Annual Concert is our main source of income for the year, and a concerted effort by all will enable us to look at subsidising any future trips, providing the treasurer agrees! If you would like tickets in advance of the main booking, please send a self addressed envelope to EFMVC, 40 Grange Road, Burntisland, Fife KY3 0HY, enclosing a cheque made payable to EFMVC. Tickets remain at £10 each, and the dates are 20th/21st April. Our next choir trip will be in October 2013. I am currently looking at a couple of venues, and obtaining prices. The likely dates will fall between the 10th and 19th October 2013. Once again, we are deeply indebted to Ceramic Tile Warehouse for their continuing sponsorship of the Choir. Their generosity enables us to travel and promote our singing and the Kingdom of Fife. We are also indebted to Fife Warehousing, who kindly store our Choir trailer. The next newsletter will be due out in June, by which time we should be enjoying long hot summer days in the garden! Aye sing Mike Bannerman
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The Choir is always keen to sing for suitable charities and enquiries can be made to our Secretary. (See contact page)
We meet for rehearsals in Kirkcaldy High School, Dunnikier Way, Kirkcaldy (map) on Monday evenings from 7p.m.until 9:30p.m. Any male interested in joining the choir will be made most welcome. You do not need to be able to read music - all that is required is a reasonable singing voice and a willingness to work hard at rehearsals. We sing in four-part harmony - 1st and 2nd Tenor, Baritone and Bass so there will be a section to suit any singer. All music sung is in the main, well known and very singable. Singing is a great way of relieving stress in this busy world so why not come along and join us.
The choir is grateful to all that support our endeavours and are particularly grateful to our main financial sponsor, Ceramic Tile Warehouse.
Please visit our concert diary for dates and venues of concerts to be held over the coming months.