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ChristmasCrackers

an evening of Christmas music

for everyonealso featuring

The Beacon Voices and The Beacon Vintage Voices

supportinglocal

charities

presents

Welcome... to the 3rd Amersham Community Choir Christmas Concert. Formed in September 2014 the choir now exceeds 150 members. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings and our ethos is to have fun singing and enjoy each others’ company. To date we have raised over £9,500 for local charities and worthy causes.

Singing has been proven to have a positive effect on health and well-being, many of our members often comment upon the ‘buzz’ they get from taking part.

This is true of all ages as you will hear this evening. We are very grateful to be supported by The Beacon School tonight so sit back and enjoy!

Elaine BrownMusical Director

THE BANDWe would like to thank our musicians and ‘Techies’ this evening who are:Guitar Kester OwenBass Peter FloryDrums Neil BrownAudio & Lighting Jack EderfieldVisuals Carys Benjamin

TONIGHT’S PROGRAMMEALL - Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Johnny MarksAMERSHAM COMMUNITY CHOIR Jingle Bell Rock Beal, Boothe & MarksNutcracker Jingles James Pierpoint Not That Far From Bethlehem Borders & AlexanderALL - Frosty The Snowman Rollins & Nelson

CHARITY SPOTLIGHT Samaritans UK

BEACON VOICESYe Banks and Braes Trad.I’m Still Singing Partington & McCrorie-ShandVINTAGE VOICESThe Water of Tyne Michael NeaumTuxedo Junction Arr. Dick Averre

INTERVAL (20 minutes)Drinks will be served and it’s your last opportunity to buy your raffle tickets!

BEACON VOICES Somewhere - West Side Story Leonard Bernstein Winter Wonderland Bernard & SmithALL - The 12 Days of Christmas Frederic AustinVINTAGE VOICESA Gaelic Blessing John Rutter Candlelight Carol John Rutter

CHARITY SPOTLIGHT South Bucks Hospice

AMERSHAM COMMUNITY CHOIR Hallelujah Cohen Arr. Emerson Still, Still, Still Arr. Cindy Berry Christmas Pops Trio Arr. Jay Althouse Fa la la Themes Arr. Chuck BridwellALL - We Wish You a Merry Christmas Arthur Warrell

The Beacon Voices The ‘Beacon Voices’, directed by Mrs Liz Van Tromp, represent The Beacon School in Amersham where there are currently nearly 200 boys singing in the school’s choirs. Choral singing is strong at The Beacon; over the last few years the choir has undertaken successful tours to Budapest, New York and more recently, Venice. They have also performed alongside ‘a capella’ groups ‘I’ll Divo’ and ‘Out of the Blue’. They sing a wide range of repertoire and perform regularly, both within school and at outside venues. The boys performing for you today represent all the boys at The Beacon who love to sing.

The Beacon Vintage VoicesThe ‘Beacon Vintage Voices’, directed by Mrs Debra Ivens, are the older members of The Beacon community and consist of parents, staff and ‘old boys’. Formed two years ago they rehearse on a Tuesday evening. Although most of their members are connected to the Beacon in some way, anyone who loves to sing is welcome to join.