"Music is well said to be the speech of angels." - Thomas Carlyle (1795 - 1881)

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View Article  Angel Notes - Bernard Carney Guest Director for next Monday
             Please feel free to bring friends and relations next Monday night at 7pm. Directions
Celebrated international folk singer and director of the Working Voices Choir, Bernard Carney will be the acting director for one night, while Kristin is away.

He is a lot of fun and just so entertaining in warm ups!

He also has two gospel songs to teach us.

Kind regards and best wishes

John Bell
View Article  Tony Backhouse - Singing with Soul workshop

Tony Backhouse - Singing with Soul workshop 3rd to 5th September 2010

Friday 3rd September 7pm - 9pm.

$20/$15

Introductory Evening. Learn some Gospel songs and listen to Tony talking
about the Afro-American Gospel tradition.

Saturday 4th September 10am – 3pm

$85/$75

Suitable for all.

Sunday 5th September 10am – 3pm

$85/$75

Suitable for those who’ve come to the Saturday workshop and experienced singers.

Weekend ticket $160/$140

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View Article  Special Guest on Monday--Hildia Campbell
Hello all: 

I have an incredible opportunity for Monday night, Hildia Campbell of Voices with Soul will be able to join us at rehearsal for a little while.  Hildia is a professional musician doing gospel & R&B.  She's offered to come and sing a bit for us, before we rehearse. 

Please invite your friends, past and present BOA members, and anyone who can appreciate some beautiful gospel music.  We'll still sing through some oldies, and finish with a party and a bit of a discussion.   So bring a friend, bring a plate, and you're going to have a happy time!

Kristin
View Article  To Do List for Monday
  • Vuma
  • All Night All Day
  • Oh Happy Day
  • Walk in the Light

If we have time, we'll learn a little of "How Glad I am" - Kristin

View Article  Voice Moves Winter Choir Bash - Sunday 4th July

Dear Voice Moves Contacts

This is just a quick update to advise that the Voice Moves Winter Choir Bash is on again this weekend and we have 7 wonderful choirs to sing for you during the afternoon.Please note that the venue has changed this year. Details as follows:

Date                Sunday 4th July

Venue              Riverton Baptist Church

Address           38 Modillion Avenue, Shelley

                        (Near the corner of Leach Highway and Vahland Avenue)

                        http://www.rivbap.org.au/Contact.htm (link for map directions)

Time                Doors open 1.30pm, Concert 2.00 – 4.30pm (includes coffee break)

Cost                $5 payable at the door for audience and choir members

 

The choirs participating are

2nd Avenue - Conducted by Matt Stapleton  

Lets Sing Australia, Gosnells - Conducted by Moira Lane

A Capella Go - Conducted by Sarah Mills-Minogue

Sweet Thursday Singers - Conducted by Susan Margaret

Showtime Chorus - Conducted by Richard Braham

Wanneroo Civic Choir - Conducted by Kent Logie

I Voci Singers - Conducted by John Christmass

 

Community Singing

What else would a bunch of singers do when they get together?? Please come along to support all the choirs and experience a lovely afternoon of singing. You will of course have to bring your voice to participate in the Community sing-a-long which I’m sure will have a very American flavour given the date of the event. The very delightful Tim Fisher from the Ball Point Penguins will no doubt having you singing with great gusto. Family and friends all welcome

 

Voice Moves Charity

We are also again supporting the Salvation Army Winter Appeal and ask that choir members and audience contribute an item of the non-perishable variety to donate to this very worthwhile cause.

 

Hope to see as many of you as possible at the choir bash,  keep checking our website for more choral events

 

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS EMAIL ON TO ALL YOUR CHOIR MEMBERS AND CONTACTS

 

Happy singing

 

Leonie

 

Leonie Thorogood

President, Voice Moves WA

0419 471 583

www.voicemoves.com.au

View Article  Monday Rehearsal
My plans for the rehearsal on Monday are as follows:



1) Vuma!
2) Walk in the Light
3) Oh Happy Day--
4) All night All Day
5) Welcome to Heaven

Kristin
View Article  Making a joyful noise

Hello all:

I'm pleased to be back as Rehearsal Leader for Monday 21 June-19 July 2010.  With 5 weeks together, we have the opportunity to learn some new songs, brush up some old favorites but most of all have a good time. I want to make sure we have fun, so please come with suggestions for songs to learn/revise. I'm looking through Rosie's old music for favorites. Chloe has given me her songbook too. So let me know and we'll give it a go.

For our first rehearsal together, please listen up to the following songs prior to Monday's rehearsal:

  1. Walk in the Light (listen especially to the transitions between parts of the songs)
  2. Lily in the Valley (TBackhouse version)..Sorry, I don't have any recorded parts, maybe next week!
  3. Oh Happy Day outro vamp....(looking for volunteers to attempt the solos--go for it!)
  4. Amazing Grace (T Backhouse version)

Bring a friend or two and come prepared to make a joyful noise!

Kristin


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View Article  Agenda for Rehearsal on 17 May - Kristen as guest MD
*I want to be ready
*All night, All Day
*Amazing Grace (TB version)
*Walk in the Light
start with chords and rhythm for Oh Happy Day.
View Article  Chloe's Travel Plans

Sent from her iPhone:

"I will be back from the uk on the 26th"

View Article  Message from Chloe
 
Not going anywhere for now - my Mum is still in hospital (sedated and intubated). She had a mild heart attack and is recovering from a nasty lung infection.
 
But my family who are there are saying don't panic, come when planned in June (we're going for 4 weeks) and stay put until further notice.
 
...
 
I'll intend to come to choir on Monday at this point though. ....
 
Thanks for all your concern
 

View Article  No Chloe for choir rehearsal 12 April.
Practice from the CDs.

Let Kenn know if you need any of the music and it will be provided.

Email info@bandofangelsgospelchoir.com

          

View Article  BOA returns for 2010
BOA returns for 2010 on 1st February at 7pm
View Article  Highway to Heaven - Pentecostals of Alexandria

http://www.thepentecostals.org

View Article  Poons Head Session slideshow on Flickr

Photos courtesy of Cheryl Worthington

View Article  Voice Moves's Photos - Band of Angels - Director Chloe King
2009 Winter Choir Bash
Photos courtesy of Tegan Thorogood
Location: Subiaco 26/07/09
View Article  Gospel Tour 2009
For all those who have been and all those who would love to go, Tony Backhouse has two blog entries (Memphis and Chicago-New York) on the current tour in the US.

Tony says of the quartet program at the Greater True Light Church:

Our group (billed as the Band of Angels) sang really well—I find it such an honour to sing at these events. Then the Douglas Singers came on, resplendent in royal blue, and blew our minds. The intensity, the groove, the interplay and communication between these six women, all phenomenally powerful soloists who bore down on the songs with all their might—it was beyond intense. Beyond intense.

Enjoy.
Quartet program featuring the Douglas Singers, the Victory Travellers, the Junior Heavenly Kings and more

Photo from the 2005 Tour

View Article  Spring Song - 25th/27th September
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View Article  Streets to Angels

Friday, 23 October 8:00pm
St George's Cathedral

In mid 2007 a small choir in Perth started to dream of emulating the success of the "Choir of Hard Knocks" in the Eastern States. Like them, the "Spirit of the Streets Choir" gathered together its members from the homeless, the mentally ill and the socially disadvantaged in the community. In 2008 their dream was turned into reality when they appeared on stage in front of a sell out audience at the Perth Concert Hall.

The "Streets to Angels" concert provides the opportunity to re enforce their reputation when they will perform together with the Perth Male Voice Choir and Mercedes College Select Choir to present a night of harmony and entertainment for all ages.

View Article  THE IDEA OF NORTH Mon 14 Sep 2009 @ 8:00pm

`The Idea of North is a truly outstanding vocal quartet! Their musical arrangements are spectacular in their conception and delivery, with colours which range from the purest of unisons to some of the most intricate tensions and counterpoints. This is a wonderful group to watch in performance…truly a `sight and sound’ experience of the highest calibre.’ Don Burrows

Admission Members $25 Concession $28 Non-members $30

Venue: Charles Hotel, 509 Charles St, North Perth (enter from Ellesmere St)

Please note, unless otherwise indicated, performances take place as follows:

Mondays 8pm start – doors open 7:00pm

Entry is by admission at the door only – no pre-sales or table bookings – be early to reserve your favourite table



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View Article  Stevie Wonder's As by Perpetuum Jazzile, performed live at Vokal Xtravaganzza 2008 (October 2008)

View Article  Voices in Praise Concert

Voices in Praise present ‘Seasons of the Soul’ concert on Sunday, 20 September at 5.00pm at Mt Pleasant Uniting Church, Cnr Coomoora & Reynolds Rd.   Soul searching music based on Eccesiastes readings.  Guest artists.  Wonderful afternoon - all welcome.  Cost $12.00 - $7.00 conc -on arrival.   Light supper provided. All welcome.  Proceeds to UnitingCare West to assist homeless people.


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View Article  Black Freedom - 30 August 2pm
A dramatic narrative recital tracing the evolution of the unique Negro spiritual, by Laurie Russell (A.Mus.A.)
Artists include: Christopher Waddell, Bass; Martin Clare, Tenor; Ashton Cameron Soprano; Leah Guelfi, Mezzo Soprano; Robin Wheatley Narrator; J.Gerald Jones, Narrator; Lois Ritchie Accompanist; Laurie Russell, Conductor; and selected chorus.

St John's Anglican Church
26 Queen St, Fremantle WA 6160,


View Article  Apologies to the choir from Chloe - I am sick.
Hi everyone and I hope this reaches somebody from choir in time as I can't get Kenn on his phones.

I cancelled work today because my neck still hurt and my voice felt croaky.
I've been asleep all afternoon and woke up burning up with fever and horrid sore throat.

I've phoned Mojos to cancel - their number is 008755 233
You could ask the choir if they want to do it without a conductor?
Otherwise we are going to reschedule.
By all means if everyone feels happy to go and do it anyway, please do.

Really sorry this is so last minute but I only woke up at 5.30pm and realised there was no chance of getting to Freo and teaching like this.


Well done to the choir for last night. I am very proud of you.

xx Chloe xx
View Article  Voice Moves Winter Choir Bash
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View Article  Mystical Magic Concert - 22 August 2009 to be held in the North Perth Town Hall
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View Article  2009 Winter Wonderland Choir Bash
2:30-5:00pm Church of Christ Hall, Bagot Road Subiaco   more »
View Article  THE BIG SING

1.30pm, Sunday 16 August
Perth Concert Hall

Free Event

Marilyn Phillips, WASO Chorus Director

Come and spend a fun afternoon singing with the WASO Chorus in the Perth Concert Hall.

To book your complimentary seat please contact the WASO Box Office on 9326 0000.

To obtain further information please contact Stephen McAllan, WASO Chorus Administrator on 9326 0051 or email mcallans@waso.com.au.

View Article  Fundraiser for RhythmSong youth scholarships

Fundraiser for RhythmSong Saturday 6th June
A very generous group of performers have agreed to perform in a concert to raise money for youth scholarships for this year’s RhythmSong.
Uniting Church, 50 Berkeley Ave, Floreat @ 7.30pm.
Suggested donation.....$15

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View Article  The Spooky Men of the West
More details of the Spooky’s 2009 Autumn Tour at www.spookymenofthewest.com.au Enquiries: Matt 0412 402 640 Email: info@spookymenofthewest.com.au   more »
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