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NEW MUSIC MAKERS
The New Music Makers choir have been remarkably busy during the summer of 2020, despite the Coronavirus pandemic. Weekly zoom meetings kept choir members in touch, with entertainment and chat rooms for everyone to get together as best they could socially in a challenging time. General knowledge and music quizzes proved a hit as did recitals and ditties organised by members. They have been back to full, online rehearsals for a while now, rehearsing ‘The Best of Bond ’medley and ‘Joseph and His Technicolour Dreamcoat’. ‘Joseph’ was the first piece sung by the New Music Makers 50 years ago, so to sing it 50 years on is a wonderful tribute to this choir’s longevity! ‘With a little help from their friends’ many
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members mastered the technology to record as a ‘Virtual Choir’ and the result was the joy of seeing and hearing themselves singing together once more. Produced by both their very talented Musical Director Lillian Sediles and pianist Chris Allison, this is now on YouTube so do take a look! The beautiful song ‘You Raise Me Up’ which was voted as most popular by the members themselves, is currently being recorded and edited and will be on YouTube as well shortly for you all to enjoy. With Christmas on the horizon, the choir have begun rehearsing and working hard on perfecting harmonies in readiness for a ‘Virtual Christmas Concert’ more details to follow or visit our website: www.newmusicmakers.com https://bit.ly/3lB1FdX
