EHCCA have been asked to sing for a service of Evensong for the Mayor of Ware.
DATE: SUNDAY 5th March; St Mary the Virgin Church, High Street, Ware; Car parking: Council Car Park by the library (charges now apply)
REHEARSAL: 3.30 – 5.30 SERVICE : 6.30
Introit: O sing joyfully (Adrian Batten); Responses: Smith (4 part); Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: Brewer in D; Anthem: Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace (Wesley)
Edward Dodge is Directing; Robert Evans will be the organist
Preparatory rehearsal: Saturday 5th February; 9.30-12.00; Methodist Church, Hertford.
Here are some tracks that will help to learn the music:
Batten – “O sing joyfully” Score & choir – Soprano only on piano with music – Alto only on piano with music – Tenor only on piano with music – Bass only on piano with music
Brewer – Mag & Nunc in D: Magnificat – All parts in score but clear recording – Nunc D – All parts
Smith 4 Part Responses in G note: at back of booklet. The only recordings seem to be 5 part in Ab but they are are a useful guide with differences in the inner parts
Wesley – “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace” 4 part. The only complete recordings again seem to be 5 part but they are are a guide but it is only the soprano that is not changed. Soprano only on piano with music – Complete 5 part version – just a guide for any A,T,B who don’t know it. The Soprano is the same.
Stainer – 7 Fold Amen Although this is not a choir (can we interest you in any phrasing or even breathing?) it is some guide.