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Performing Arts
Are you interested in acting or
singing
but cannot find an outlet for your talents? Then read on – our
sub-committee combines both music and drama and aims to encourage and
develop the interests and abilities of WI members in West Kent.
Through workshops and events, providing tuition, fun and pleasure we
endeavour to achieve this, and also where possible, give guidance on the
choice of music and plays.
If you are interested in singing or
drama then please consider joining us at one, or more, of the events
that have been arranged with your particular interest in mind.
The sub-committee meets five times
a year to which observers are always very welcome, as are suggestions
and ideas for future events.
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The date for this very special Federation event, which is held
every four years, is
Wednesday 8th December.
Details of how to apply for tickets will be in West Kent News
shortly.
CHOIR FOR CAROLS AT ROCHESTER
Members of Kent-West Kent are invited to apply to join the
Federation Choir for this memorable occasion under the guidance of
our conductor Carole Kirby.
This year's choir will consist of sopranos, altos, tenors and
basses so, as well as ladies, this year we should like gentlemen,
known to WI members, who belong to a choir and are used to
singing parts, to apply as well.
Four part singing adds an extra dimension to the sound of the
finished product. The music chosen this year will include some
lively melodies by modern composers as well as the traditional
ones.
The rehearsals will only be at ONE venue, Otford
memorial Church Hall, starting on Friday 10 September and then
every subsequent Friday until 26 November, bar one (date to be
advised) between 1.45pm and 4.00pm. A final rehearsal will take
place at 10.30am on Wednesday 8 December in Rochester Cathedral
before joining together with members at 2.30pm for 'Carols At
Rochester'. It is important to attend as many rehearsals as
possible to reach a high standard, and knowledge of music will be
an asset.
It is realised that some members will have to travel further
than usual but, I am sure you will agree, it is a privilege to
represent the WI and sing in such a fabulous venue.
To apply to sing in the choir please complete the INDIVIDUAL
application form on the back page of the May copy of West Kent
News. Would sopranos please indicate if they are able to reach
top A. We look forward to receiving your applications before 31
July.
This event will be for Members Only
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Great Classics with Kate
Do you enjoy listening to Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven -
then why not join Kate Eckersley on 21st July when she will be
introducing the life and exceptional talent of these three great
composers. the day will consist of a morning and afternoon
session and to tempt you further a Ploughman's Lunch is included.
It will be a memorable day so why not join Kate, Haydn, Mozart and
Beethoven at Crockham Hill Village Hall, Church Lane, Crockham
Hill, Edenbridge, TN8 6RP for this event.
After tea or coffee which will be available from 10.00am the
morning session will commence at 10.30am.
This
event is for MEMBERS ONLY and the application forms will as usual
be in
the MAY copy of West Kent News and should be returned by
31st May
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Recent Events
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Speaking With Confidence
(Stage 1)
On a cold Friday in February, seventeen very apprehensive members
met at Otford Village Memorial Hall for the first day of the two
day 'Speaking With Confidence' course being run by NFWI Tutor Fran
Saltmarsh. Fran started the day by teaching us some breathing
and relaxation techniques which made us all feel much calmer.
we were then given tips to improve our articulation, before
working on increasing the volume of our voices by being all
asked to speak at once. It should come as no surprise that
we completed this task with ease! The amount of progress we
had made became really apparent by the end of the second day.
Everyone was given a passage to read and, without exception, these
were delivered with clarity and feeling, and with a confidence we
never knew we possessed. we now look forward to putting
everything we learned into practice at our WI meetings.
Angie Ward & Ann Juett |
Emmie Shipman Competition 2010
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" WHAT MUSIC DOES FOR ME "
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This year 23 members gave our judge a
difficult task to choose which of their six line, three verse poems
entitled "What Music Does For Me" deserved to be the winner of this
award.
The judge, Valerie Armstrong, commented that all the poems were
excellent and it had taken her some time to decide which entry gave the
best interpretation of the title.
We are delighted to announce that Mrs Ann Burton from Farnborough WI was
the winner.
Ann very confidently read her poem at the Annual Council Meeting in
March after which our Federation Chairman presented her with the
traditional prize of a paperweight.
Congratulations to Ann on winning the Emmie Shipman Award and thank you
to everyone who entered the competition
Emmie Shipman Competition Winning Poem
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What Music Does For Me When I'm feeling downhearted and down in
the dumps
And life's garden is nothing but weeds
Music inspires me, to face up to the bumps
And sow that garden with beautiful seeds
I find a good sing, can be just the thing
That a poor heavy heart often needs.
Rousing songs from the shows are what I love best
To wake up a soul that is jaded
In my mind I'm sure the star who stood up to the test
Yet, alas, the beauty has faded
Though I'm no Elaine Paige, as I stand on life's stage
The troubles and fears have been raided.
Yes, music calms nerves and eases the mind
It's really as good as a tonic
But something is puzzling, for I seem to find
That the outcome is really ironic
For while I like the verse, those around me feel worse
And I'm not required by the Royal Philharmonic.
Ann Burton
Farnborough WI |
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