St Thomas More AODS Newsletter

Messiah

Sunday 15 December

There's a bring it and sing it performance of Handel's Messiah in the Church on Sunday December 15th at 7.30pm -- cost £3.00 for both singers and listeners.

Teresa Fitzsimons has agreed to conduct, and Jean Day is helping with the organisation. Scores will be provided. There will be two rehearsals held in the church beforehand: Thursday December 12th at 7.30pm and Sunday December 15th between 4.00-6.00pm. Light refreshments will be available on the Sunday from 6.00pm for £2.00. Teresa and Jean have kindly offered the proceeds for the Society's piano fund.

The order of music is available here. (PDF)

Regards To Broadway

The autumn cabaret was as entertaining as always and was most appreciated by our audiences. However, the Sunday night audience was comparatively low compared to Saturday's and this is reflected in the proceeds. We may therefore rethink the dates for next year.

However, a big thank you to all concerned.

Ceilidh

18 January 2003

Make a note in your diaries for this event -- it's bound to be popular. There'll be a ceilidh band, singing, dancing and much carousing. Tickets £6.00 (adult) and £4.00 (child). More details from Pat Smithies.

Maximillian

Ian has confirmed that this will be going ahead in late April. Watch this space for information about rehearsals, etc.

Play 2003

If there are any budding directors out there who have a play in mind for next May then please contact any member of the committee.

Die Fledermaus

19--22 February 2003

Rehearsals are well under way and sounding great... but we could still do with some more men in the chorus; so if you know any male who sings (even if it's only to hum in the bath) rope them in -- they'll get a warm welcome.

Tickets are available from Jackie Purdy and must be paid for in full at the time of booking. Alternatively, Jackie will arrange for tickets to be left at the box office.

Membership

2002--2003

Another reminder that membership for the current year is overdue. Please make cheques payable to STMAODS and forward to Ian Orry, Membership Secretary at 51 Durnford Street, Middleton, Manchester M24 5TZ. Alternatively, come along to a Thursday rehearsal and put your subs/cheque in the box.