Hailsham Choral

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Rehearsal Aids

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For an introduction to Noteworthy Composer, have a look at this page.

Diary dates

2024
Please note the change to the dates of the Autumn and Christmas concerts.

For 2024 there will be some changes to our normal pattern of concerts:

In Spring we will be rehearsing for a joint concert on 11th May, a performance of Verdi’s Requiem with Eastbourne Symphony orchestra and singers from other choirs. (NB: As well as our own HCS rehearsals we are invited to join the other singers’ rehearsals on Saturdays 2nd March, 6th April and 20th April - see below or see the ESO website).

The summer concert is as normal, then at the end of September we will be hosting the choir from Hailsham’s twin town of Gournay-en-Bray.

The autumn and Christmas concerts have been combined into one big concert on December 7th. This will give us the opportunity to tackle a more ambitious Christmas programme than normal.

Thursday 4th January 2024 First rehearsal of spring term in Hailsham
Saturday 24th February 2024 Workshop - Arlington Village Hall. 10.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday 2nd March 2024
2.30-4.30pm.
We are invited to join the other singers for a Verdi rehearsal in All Saints Church, Grange Road, Eastbourne BN21 4HE. (Free to HCS members). See the ESO website for more information.
Thursday 28th March and
Thursday 4th April 2024
No rehearsal - Easter break
Saturday 6th April 2024
2.30-4.30pm.
Another opportunity join the other singers for a Verdi rehearsal in All Saints Church, Eastbourne. (Free to HCS members)
Thursday 11th April 2024 Rehearsals resume in Hailsham
Saturday 20th April 2024
2.30-4.30pm.
Third opportunity join the other singers for a Verdi rehearsal in All Saints Church, Eastbourne. (Free to HCS members)
Thursday 25th April Rehearsal is in Arlington Village Hall
Thursday 2nd May &
Thursday 9th May 2024
Rehearsals are in All Saints Church, Grange Road, Eastbourne with singers from other choirs. (NB: Not St Saviour’s Church where the concert is being held)
Saturday 11th May 2024 - 7.30pm Concert: Verdi Requiem - St Saviour’s Church, South Street, Eastbourne
with Eastbourne Symphony Orchestra and singers from other choirs
Afternoon rehearsal starts at 2.00pm
Note the timings for concert and rehearsal are different to what was first announced.
Thursday 16th May 2024 onwards Rehearsals back at the Community Hall in Hailsham as normal
Thursday 4th July 2024 Last Thursday rehearsal before summer break
Saturday 6th July 2024 Summer Concert - 7.30pm : Hailsham
Thursday 5th September 2024 First rehearsal of autumn term
Friday 27th September - Sunday 29th September 2024 Visit from Gournay choir
We will be hosting the choir from Hailsham’s twin town of Gournay-en-Bray over this weekend.
Saturday 28th September Joint concert with Gournay choir : Hailsham Parish Church
Afternoon rehearsal and evening concert.
Saturday 12th October 2024 Workshop - Arlington Village Hall. 10.00am - 4.00pm
Thursday 5th December 2024 Final rehearsal before concert is in All Saints church in Eastbourne
Saturday 7th December 2024 Autumn/Christmas Concert - 7.30pm
All Saints, Eastbourne (Time to be confirmed)
2025
For those of you who like to plan ahead!
Saturday March 29th 2025 Spring concert
Rehearsals on:
    9/1/25, 16/1/25, 23/1/25, 30/1/25,
    6/2/25, 13/2/25, 20/2/25, 22/2/25 (workshop), 27/2/25,
    6/3/25, 13/3/25, 20/3/25, 27/3/25
Saturday July 5th 2025 Summer concert
Rehearsals on:
    3/4/25, 10/4/25,
    1/5/25, 8/5/25, 15/5/25, 22/5/25, 29/5/25,
    5/6/26, 12/6/25, 19/6/25, 26/6/25,
    3/7/25
Saturday November 15th 2025 Autumn concert
Rehearsals on:
    4/9/25, 11/9/25, 18/9/25, 25/9/25,
    2/10/25, 9/10/25, 16/10/25, 23/10/25,
    25/10/25 (workshop), 30/10/25,
    6/11/25, 13/11/25
Saturday December 20th 2025 Christmas concert
Rehearsals on:
    20/11/25, 27/11/25
    4/12/25, 11/12/25, 18/12/25

Data Protection

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