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On a cold night early in December 2023 the choir and musicians gathered in the atmospheric St Lawrence Church which had been turned into the night sky with glittering stars and moon, backlit by blue light for our star-themed concert. 

A treat ensued - firstly the amazing Stella Natalis work by renown Karl Jenkins with its beautiful and varied 12 pieces ranging from the tricky Triangle song through poignant, moving lullabies to joyful celebration. 

The second half was filled with traditional audience carols, new and familiar choir pieces including the parading of the Boar's Head on a platter whilst the lower voices welcomed it's arrival and the highlight (or should it be described as low-light) of the audience participation was This Little Light of Mine which started in complete darkness with the choir gently 'ooing', then joined by a single light and voice and gradually the throng swelled until the church was filled with voices and light; very moving.

Thanks go to Helen Swift our wonderful MD for always coming up with new ideas and encouraging us, Rowena Gibbons our talented accompanist, Steve Morris on clarinet, John Bikerdike and Steve Kitchen on trumpet, Wallace Ruby on percussion and Jon French on keyboard, together with all the people who work so hard to put on our concerts. 
   



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SUMMER CONCERTS 2023
This summer we had the please of taking part in not one but two summer concerts as we were invited to sing with another of our MD Helen Swift's choirs: Thame and Haddenham Choral Society.  33 of us travelled down to sing in the St Mary's Church, Haddenham on 1st July and had a very enjoyable evening. 

Two weeks later on 15th July it was our turn to welcome singers from Thame and Haddenham CS to join in at St Lawrence Church, Towcester.  The weather was not kind with gusty winds and side-ways rain, but the church was still full of smiling faces who clearly enjoyed the sonnets, swing, amazingly talented musicians, prosecco and joining in with the moving words of Smile.     Compere Mike John presided over proceedings from the pulpit with aplomb and the encore included a shock water pistol attack on the audience whilst being regaled by a rousing Drunken Sailor with actions!  
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​Drunken Sailor





​It was a lover and his lass





​Let it be me





​They can't take that away from me &
​Let's call the whole thing off





​What a wonderful world



​Easter 2023 Haydn's The Creation with Trinity Camerata,
and soloists Claire Turner, Edward Price and Dominic Bevan 

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The church was filled with a hugely appreciative and supportive audience, with a standing ovation at the end speaking for itself. 
The last chorus was especially joyful with voices raised in celebration of the Creation, accompanied by the skilful playing of Rowena Gibbons, the orchestra and vocal soloists under the inspirational guidance of our Musical Director Helen Swift.  
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