Welcome
to
SPECTRUM
Chairman: Geoff Lewis
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Come and hear us
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Spectrum is a small
(at present 18 strong) mixed-voice choir, with a wide repertoire of light
popular music
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We aim to put
on two major shows a year, plus guest appearances, charity events, festivals
and competitions
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Come and sing with us
· We are at present looking for new members - especially in the tenor and bass sections, so if there are any singers out there in the Epsom area who would like to try something a little different, why not come along to a rehearsal and try us out. Sight reading is not essential - tapes of individual parts are available if required - but enthusiasm for our type of music, plus commitment to the choir, certainly are.
· We rehearse every Tuesday from 7-45 to 10 at the
· If you are interested, please contact our Publicity Officer on 01372 723398 or e-mail spectrum.coles@btinternet.com
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Let us come and sing to you
Spectrum is always looking for new venues to sing, so if you are organizing a concert or event and need a guest act, please get in touch for rates and available dates. We can offer
· a wide repertoire to provide a balanced programme to suit any audience
· electric piano if a suitable conventional piano is not available
· sound system if required
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Objectives of the choir
The name 'Spectrum' reflects the choir's desire to sing in a wide range of musical styles; with this in mind, we aim
· to enjoy and improve choral singing by taking part in regular rehearsals
- to provide entertainment by formal and informal performances
- to take part in competitions and festivals
A brief history
In 1984 a small group of singers, looking
for something a little different, came together under the direction of local
musician Richard Fentiman; Spectrum was born. They
soon began performing, appearances including shows in the Meyers Hall at the
Epsom Playhouse, Bourne Hall, and also at
Following Richard's departure, Spectrum
continued to flourish under the baton of another local man, its erstwhile
accompanist Robert Fowler, but in 1994 we looked further afield
and recruited Zlatan M Fazlic,
a graduate of the
Spectrum was then very fortunate in
persuading
However, by 2003 Richard’s professional career had taken off in a big way and
he regrettably had to give up his post with Spectrum, though he continues to be
associated with the choir. For his successor, Spectrum once again found the
answer from abroad, this time in the person of
Rehearsals
Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays from 7-45
to
Subscriptions
There is an annual subscription of £15, plus a monthly fee of £10. Music is loaned free, but must be returned on leaving the choir. A small deposit is taken for the loan of costumes. All items of costume must also be returned on leaving.
Repertoire
Spectrum's repertoire is taken from a growing library of over 100 items. The range of music is varied and includes blues, jazz, rock, ballads, songs from films and shows, popular music both old and new. Our 'Music of the Millennium' concert, June 1999, presented a selection of music from the last 1000 years and throughout 2000 and 2001we put on several different shows featuring songs 'From Stage and Screen'. Our main show of 2002 'Jubilee' featured songs from the last 50 years. Members may suggest items for inclusion. Pieces are normally performed with piano accompaniment or sung 'a capella', though occasionally with other instruments.
Performances
Spectrum organises its own concerts at least once a year and frequently makes guest appearances for other choirs. The choir regularly takes part in music competitions and festivals and performs in charity events. A CD - 'A Spectrum of Song' - has recently been completed and is available (price £7-50) from members of the choir.
Spectrum also holds social events such as quiz nights, meals out, garden parties, etc, both for the enjoyment of members and to raise money for choir funds and for charity. Each year Spectrum adopts a local charity - in 1999 we supported SeeAbility and in 2000 we raised money for St Raphael's Hospice in Cheam. Our charity for 2001 was ALDAG (Ashtead Learning Difficulties Action Group), for 2002 Epsom Riding for the Disabled Association, for 2003 the Macmillan Butterfly Cancer Unit in Epsom and for 2004 we have chosen the Epsom St Johns ambulance appeal.
Recent appearances include
- A Summer Song Festival at the Epsom Playhouse with guests Epsom Light Opera Company, Guildford Harmony, In the Mood, Tuxedo Junction and the Children’s Choir of St Giles & St George
- 'Jubilee' at the Secombe Theatre Sutton with guests Pointers Dance Studio and Slidesquad
- 'Spectrum and friends' at the Playhouse, Epsom, a light-hearted musical evening with guests Vox Angelica
- 'From Stage and Screen II' at the Secombe Theatre, Sutton with guests Pointers Dance Studio
- 'From Stage and Screen'- at the Adrian Mann Theatre with guests Pointers Dance Studio and the Classic Jazzers
- 'Music of the Millennium' also at the Adrian Mann Theatre
- Guest appearances at the North Devon Festival of Choirs 'Summer Song' concerts organised by Nigel Brookes
- National Association of Choirs Festivals of single and mixed voice choirs in Guildford Cathedral and the Civic Hall
- Sainsbury's Choir of the Year - regional class winner and choir of
the day at
- Class winner at Sutton,
- 'On with the show' - concert with guests Pointers Dance Studio and the Tim Boniface Jazz Trio - Banstead Community Hall
Links
British Choirs on the Net: www.colcanto.co.uk
Gerontius: www.gerontius.net
Epsom online www.epsom.townpage.co.uk