A Wistaston Singers fund-raising concert at the Parish Church of St Andrew in Crewe has helped raise £185 for the Church restoration fund.
Phil Houghton, the group’s musical director, led the concert and also introduced each song and soloist.
The programme included soloists Fred Allman, Chris White (ukulele), Phil Houghton (church organ), Ann Farrington (piano) and Jane Hale (flute).
Fred Allman, Linda Walker and Liz Wood were involved in various duets.
The choir sang Sound ye Trumpets (Clarke), Get Me to the Church on Time (Lerner &Loewe), My Fair Lady compilation (Lerner & Loewe), Can You Feel the Love Tonight (John), Flying Free (Besig), Deep Harmony (Parker), You’ll Never Walk Alone (Rodgers), tribute to Queen compilation (Brymer), South Pacific compilation (Rodgers & Hammerstein), Love Changes Everything (Lloyd Webber) and A Clare Benediction (Rutter).
The audience participated in If You Were the Only Girl In the World (Ayer), Singin’ in the Rain (Freed), You Made Me Love You (Monaco), Jerusalem (Parry) and Cwm Rhondda (Hughes).
Phil Houghton said: “We were delighted to sing at St Andrew’s Church and thank them for their hospitality.
“It was an evening that was enjoyed by all and we thank everyone for their support.”
The Wistaston Singers have concerts at Port Sunlight on Saturday November 7 and a Christmas Concert at St Stephen’s Church in Crewe on Saturday December 12 at 3pm.
The group was formed by members of the choir at St Mary’s Parish Church, Wistaston, in May 2000 and now number more than 40 members singing four-part harmony music.
The choir performs a variety of music, ranging from choral church music and anthems, Gilbert and Sullivan, music from shows, music from modern composers such as John Rutter encompassing from the 15th century to the 20th century.
They perform up to five concerts a year at various venues in South Cheshire.
The choir is also available to perform at weddings in the area.
It rehearses weekly in the parish rooms of St Mary’s Church, Nantwich, on Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
New members are welcome, further details from Choir Secretary Jill Oakes on 01270 662940, email:[email protected]
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