Carol Singing 18th December 2012
Tag Archives: 2012
Christmas Concert 15th December 2012
July 2012 – Anthem: Southend Olympic Torch Relay
On Friday 6th July 2012, the Olympic Torch came to Southend-on-Sea. A group of Southend Bach Choir members were pleased to be able to take part in the celebrations as part of ‘Anthem’.
The project brought together 2000 singers from local schools and choirs to sing a specially commissioned piece of music, ‘Let Your Light Shine’ composed by Tolga Kashif.
Despite the damp weather, the event was a huge success and the climax of the torch arriving in our town. It was a very moving experience for all involved, and choir members were proud to say they took part.
Congratulations to all involved, it really was a fantastic event!
May 2012 – Choir Celebrates Long-Standing Members
This year, two of our members can celebrate over 60 years singing with Southend Bach Choir. Jean Restorick and Pam Wall both joined the choir as teenagers when rehearsals were held at Southend Municipal College with Dr. Harold May.
In the following decade, Ken Treverton, Christine Smith and John Wall (later to become Pam’s huband!) also joined, and they now celebrate over 50 years singing with the choir.
Pam and Christine were mentioned in the Evening Echo in May 2012 as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, together with details of the choir’s special Jubilee concert.
Congratulations to them all on a great achievement and we wish them all many more happy years of singing.