CAROL SINGING 20 DECEMBER 2010

CB are pleased to say we will be carol singing in the hospitable Old Ship Hammersmith Mall W6 on Monday evening from about 8 pm for about 45 minutes collecting for Gt Ormond St Hospital. After that we will be going to the excellent Haweli restaurant to eat our Christmas Indian meal and sing at the table in aid of the Upper Room local charity for homeless people. JOIN US IF YOU CAN

Carols by Candlelight

Landmark Arts Centre Ferry Road Teddington with Surrey Brass

In the Gothic Cathedral splendour of the Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington, CB are joining in the Surrey Brass seasonal programme of carols and Christmas music old and new. Something new for us – we hope to sing a gallery carol with band! St Paul’s School Choir and audience singing complete the picture. Oh and mulled wine and mince pies on sale in the interval.

HOLY INNOCENTS PATRONAL FESTIVAL MASS

Holy Innocents Church, Paddenswick Road, Hammersmith, W6 0UB

Chiswick Baroque, the St Peters Singers, Handbells, organ and soloists will all take part in the second performance of this most exciting Patronal Mass commissioned by Holy Innocents from composer and CB director Celia Harper for this 2011 Patronal Festival. Time to be advised.

MUSIC FOR ADVENT – MAINLY MARIAN

Holy Innocents Church, Paddenswick Road, Hammersmith W6 0UB

Our seasonal concert of mainly Marian a cappella music from 11 – 21st centuries will include music by Philips, Praetorius, Monteverdi, Grieg and Harper with traditional and modern Advent carols. A musical space for reflection before the Christmas rush!

WENDELL PARK FAIR

Wendell Park, Wendell Road, Hammersmith, W12 9SB

There will be a CB spot on the outdoor stage during the Wendell Park Fair, a local event promoted by the Wendell Park Community Association and the Church of St Saviour, Wendell Park. We will be singing from the folk and spiritual end of our repertoire with microphones – something new for us!

A THIRD AUTUMN MISCELLANY

Priory Church, Little Dunmow, Essex CM6 3HX

Our third visit to this delightful church, the last remaining part of the once extensive Priory. A Typical CB mixed bag including several new compositions and well known and less familiar pieces, madrigals, spirituals and folk songs.

AUTUMN CONCERT for ARTHUR’S FUND

St  Nicholas Church, Chiswick Mall, Chiswick W4 2PH

A typical Chiswick Baroque miscellany in the lovely setting of St Nicholas’ church at the west end of Chiswick Mall. The programme will include much new repertoire and at least one premiere. The proceeds from this concert are being added to the Arthur Fund set up by our soprano Gillian following the sad loss of 1 year old Arthur early this year.

Holy Innocents Patronal Festival Mass

Holy Innocents Church, Paddenswick Road, Hammersmith, W6 0UB

Chiswick Baroque, the St Peters Singers, Handbells, organ and soloists will all take part in the first performance of this most exciting Patronal Mass commissioned by Holy Innocents from composer and CB director Celia Harper for this 2010 Patronal Festival. Time to be advised.