A cold night greeted the band, singers and audience in St. John’s Church, but once the music began, the atmosphere warmed. Ashbourne Town Band, under the leadership of Russel Bevan, set the tone with the ‘British Legion March’ and ‘British…
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Below is a letter from the organisers of SSAFA, thanking the Young Ashbourne Singers for their contribution towards SSAFA’s funds. YAS took part in a concert on 24th October 2013.
Norbury Church is well known for one of its most prominent features, eight panels of Grisaille stained glass, which have been undergoing extensive restoration. The windows in the chancel are said to be some of the best examples of this…
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REVIEW by Ray Rippingale Higgledy Piggledy Jazz at Abbotsholme School I had no idea what I was in for as I entered the super little theatre at Abbotsholme School, but the place was heaving, and as soon as the two…
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As part of the Ashbourne Festival, the Young Ashbourne Singers performed a musical – ‘Higgledy Piggledy Jazz’, written by Elena Cobb, called ‘The Importance of Being Happy’. Directed by Linda Perry Smith and accompanied by Steven Duckworth and…
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The church was warm, following a sunny day, and filled up quickly in anticipation of another of Ashbourne Singers’ concerts. This time, the theme was ‘Tradition’. Linda Perry Smith, musical director, had compiled an interesting and varied programme, reflecting various…
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YAS and some of the children from the Royal School for the Deaf came together at the Methodist Church, to raise funds for PATNA.
For the third year running, the Ashbourne Singers invited Adrian Bawtree to take a singing workshop to help them improve their technique. Since the beginning of the year, Linda Perry Smith had led them through eight-part harmonies, Rutter, Vivaldi and…
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Audience Member Review submitted to the Ashbourne Telegraph Ashbourne is a magical place to be at Christmastime. One of the absolute favourites is the concert by the Ashbourne Singers. Last Saturday was the fifth year and they were again joined…
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Carol Concert, The Leys, 2nd December 2012 The ladies and gentlemen of the Leys Residential Home enjoyed an afternoon’s entertainment when a small group of Ashbourne Singers joined them. Linda Perry Smith led the singers with traditional carols and Mel…
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