Autumn Term
Our Fettes community Choir rehearses on Saturday mornings during term time in the Culachy Recital Room, 11am-12noon.
We are a friendly group of parents (of current and past pupils), Fettes Staff and Old Fettesians who enjoy singing.
We would be delighted to welcome new members; rehearsals are fun and the ability to read music is not essential as there will be audio tracks of the voice parts available to practise with.
This term we will be learning some uplifting carols to sing around Edinburgh and London (for those who can make it).
We will also be learning the cantata Ahoy! Sing For The Mary Rose by Alexander L’Estrange - an exhilarating celebration of King Henry VIII’s famous warship, the Mary Rose. Fusing the music of Tudor times with an array of catchy sea shanties, we will embark on a whirlwind journey across the oceans – and the centuries – in this glorious celebration of English maritime history. We will join forces with Prep School pupils for the performance in March, accompanied by a professional band and narrator. The composer of the cantata will also join us to lead a workshop with the entire crew!
Rehearsal dates this term (Saturdays 11-12 noon):
- September 7, 14, 21
- October 5, 12
- November 9, 16, 30
- December 7
Performances Autumn 2024 – Spring 2025:
- Thursday 5th December 6pm Canongate Kirk - The Armed Forces’ Charities Carol Service (dress rehearsal 4:45)
- Monday 16th December 4pm Fettes Chapel - Prep School Carol Service (dress rehearsal 3:20)
- Wednesday 18th December 7pm St Michael’s, Chester Square - London Old Fettesians’ Carol Service (rehearsal 5pm)
- Wednesday 26th March 2025 6pm Stockbridge Church, Saxe Coburg Street – Choral Concert (dress rehearsal 9am-11am)
- Summer Term Concert (June 2025) details TBC
If you are interested in joining the Choir either just turn up for the rehearsal or contact Ms Alex Read (AJM.Read@fettes.com) for further information.
Please click here for a map of the campus to see where the Culachy Music School is located.
