As part of Derby's civic celebrations for 50 years of our twinning with Osnabrück, Derby Choral Union are arranging a singing day on Saturday 6th June, ending with a free performance in Derby Market Hall.

We'll be led by our Musical Director Paul Provost, and joined by the musical director of Osnabrück's Marienkantorei, Carsten Zündorf, singing a medley of classical pieces (see the full programme below).
 

Get Involved option 1 - Community Rehearsal of Hallelujah Chorus

We want as many people as possible to come and sing with us, even if you don't have experience of choral music.  The climax of our performance will be a community rendition of the Hallelujah chorus, from Handel's Messiah, which should be familiar to most, and you'll have a chance to practice it at our Community Rehearsal:

• 3-4pm - We will be at St. Werburgh's church, Friar Gate, Derby. Please register in advance at https://guestlist.co/events/816520 - so we know how many copies of the music to prepare.
• 5:15-6pm performance in Derby Market Hall

Get Involved option 2 - Come-and-Sing Day

The whole day of the 6th June will be a come-and-sing, at St. Werburgh's church, Friar Gate, Derby.  It is free to all, please just register in advance at https://guestlist.co/events/816520 so we know how many copies of the music to prepare.

• From 9.30am - Arrival and registration.
• 10-12 - Rehearsal of full programme
• 12-1.30 - Lunch break
• 1.30-3 - Rehearsal of full programme
• 3-4pm - Community rehearsal of Hallelujah Chorus
• 5.15-6 Performance

As well as this, we've made all our regular Tuesday evening rehearsals open this month. They're completely optional, but you're welcome to come to any or all of them. We'll be rehearsing our full programme at St. John's Church, Devonshire Drive, Mickleover (DE3 9HD) from 7:30pm to 9:30pm on the 12th May, 19th May, and 2nd June.

Programme:
- Handel - Zadok the Priest
- Bach - Jesu, joy of Man's desiring
- Bach - Subdue us by thy Goodness
- Handel - Let their Celestial Concerts (from Samson)
- Franck - Psalm 150
- Brahms - Wie Lieblich (from Ein Deutches Requiem)
- Haydn - Insanae et Vanae Curae
- Handel - Hallelujah (from Messiah)