Seasonal events
Members of the choir entertained diners with Christmas carols at Bramhall Methodist Church’s Over 60s lunch. This early invitation to spread Christmas cheer was well received and the singers appreciated the delicious cakes and refreshments provided.
The Barnby’s Christmas concert ranged from the well-known Vivaldi’s Gloria to Jonathan Dove’s contemporary composition, The Passing of the Year. These pieces were followed by a selection of traditional carols. Gloria was superbly supported by soloists Anna-Clare Monk and Beth Moxon and well received by the large audience. The choir divided to create two choirs to sing The Passing of the Year in eight parts with solos from choir members. Rousing renditions of familiar carols with audience participation were interspersed with Silent Night (arr. Buck), O little one sweer, Sans Day carol and Ding Dong Merrily on High. The concert finale was Hark the Herald Angels Sing which was sung with gusto.
Our last ‘performance’ of the season was at Oakmere residential home in Handforth where we sang a variety of Christmas music and afterwards enjoyed refreshments and a chat with residents.
