Spring Concert in Motcombe
2026-01-31 11:27 (America/Los_Angeles) | Motcombe Church, Shaftesbury, SP7 9NT
What a wonderful day we had at St Mary's, Motcombe. So grateful to our amazing hosts for their exceptional hospitality. Canapés, wine, a wonderful supper and chocolate brownies as well as the most appreciative audience at the concert. Thank you. Programme (pdf) O sacrum convivium - Thomas Tallis The King shall rejoice - George Frideric Handel Cantique de Jean Racine - Gabriel Fauré Wings of the morning - John Rutter Blest pair of sirens - C. Hubert H. Parry INTERVAL Oh Shenandoah - trad. arr. Andy Milburn Medley from My Fair Lady - Lerner & Loewe, arr. Carl Strommen ----------- All I ask of you - Andrew Lloyd Webber Sung by Julie Kench and David Webb ----------- Four Beatles songs arranged for the King's Singers, all by Lennon & McCartney: Blackbird - arr. Daryl Runswick I'll follow the sun - arr. Grayston lves And I Love Her - arr. Bob Chilcott Can't buy me love - arr. Keith Abbs Bohemian Rhapsody - Mercury arr. Mark Brymer Thank you for the music - Ulvaeus & Anderson arr. Jerry Estes At the concert we made a rather special presentation to bass Andy, who has been our very dedicated concert manager for 20 years… he is handing on the responsibility to tenor Laurence. Altos Emily, Emily and Ali have taken over the CD sales role from Andy and soprano Anne as well. We hear tenor Tim is looking for an apprentice biscuit monitor to train up into his rehearsal refreshments role too… we’ll keep you posted on other promotions! ====================================== Pre Concert Information We're really looking forward to returning to Motcombe, near Shaftesbury for our early Spring concert. We last sang at St Mary's in January 2022, at the invitation of our friends Andrew and Catherine Johnston, and received the warmest welcome - it was a joy to sing to such a large and generous audience. We are excited to be with you again, Motcombe! Music will range from the 16th to the 21st century, from Tallis and Handel to Abba and Queen. Tickets are £18 each and are available from Motcombe Community Shop or send us a message and we will put you in touch with the local organiser. Interval canapés and wine for donations available. Save the date and check back here regularly and follow our socials for further pre concert information.
