21st March 2026

Dear SCS member,

Next Rehearsal: 26th March 2026

Dear SCS Member,
For our next rehearsal Duncan has asked that we prepare the following:

  • P.77 – 105 Cum Sancto Spiritu, concentrating on the less tuneful writing, much of which requires a confident crescendo. Please be gentle with the 2nd syllable of “Amen”. (ie. no downbeat on “men”).
  • P106 – 123 Credo. Let’s make our fiery brass sounds a real contrast to our beautifully focused muted strings and flutes.
  • Same with Et Resurrexit p.129 – 150
  • P. 150 – 170. Again, the writing in between the big tunes needs to be more sure footed. Ascending minim counter subject – super legato with a confident crescendo.

A wonderful sound last night – many thanks! Duncan

Please see below information about the next organ fundraising concert at St Michael’s:

May be an image of clarinet, flute, piano and text that says "Lyrical Strauss Recital Sonatas for Violin and Piano @St Michael's Church. 28th March 5.30pm 5. Charis Skyesud & Jack Redman L Play for St Michael's Organ fund. Romantic music. OX2 7ES"

Practising
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