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Music
The Choir
 The
Choir continues to flourish both musically and numerically – thirty-four
members when at full strength.
In the past year we sang a number of major works including the Fauré Requiem, in addition to a selection of shorter
anthems at various times of the year. The Carol Service last year was a
particularly memorable occasion and we greatly appreciated the support of
the largest congregation ever for this service.
New members are always welcome.
Richard Taverner (Director of Music)
Mint Orchestra
The Mint Orchestra continues to play regularly in
morning services as well as providing music for special occasions. As usual
Christmas was our busiest time, playing for NCH Carols (though the stormy
weather defeated our attempts to play outdoors!), and the Christmas All Age
Worship Service. On the social side, in July we enjoyed the now regular
Summer barbecue and some of our hardier souls managed to eat outside
despite the unseasonal weather – we hope
for hot sunshine this coming year!
We have been pleased to welcome several new members
during the year – notably Tony Davies and Alex Fraser in the violins,
and Clarissa Jackson in the wind section playing either clarinet or flute.
It was also good to have Annika Hullin, a post-graduate Student from Saarbrucken, playing the
violin with us for several months during the summer. In September we said
good-bye to Laura Kirkman, one of our
clarinetists, who left us for Medical
School in Plymouth.
We are pleased to see that several of our younger members who have gone on
to University return from time to time to play with us during the vacation.
Our Orchestra also now has a junior member - Bethan Rose, baby daughter of Caroline Thomas, our
oboist!
I am very grateful for the loyal support of a regular
group of players without whom it would not be possible to provide such
regular instrumental music. We are always pleased to welcome new members in
all sections of the orchestra. Appropriate musical parts can be provided to
suit players’ ability and experience.
Jean Usher
(Conductor/Organist)
Taizé Group
The Taize Group continues to take part during services at
the Mint on an occasional basis. We
led the Easter Sunday evening service at the Mint and a number of evening
services at Silverton Methodist Church during the
year. We would welcome anyone who
would like to join us. Please
contact Trevor Jones if you are
interested.
Trevor Jones
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