Choir News

Bulletins:-


January info:
Holocaust Memorial Service Sunday 24 Jan 2010: Legacy of Hope event organised and funded by Birmingham City Council was a moving experience for both audience and performers. Phoenix Singers and members from OneSound Orchestra and choir, along with support from other choirs and members of the Birmingham Conservatoire performed another wonderful performance of Karl Jenkins Armed Man Mass for Peace.
Our sincere thanks go to Joan Durose & Dianne Rivers of Birmingham City Council Events Team

Some audience comments:

FABULOUS again brilliantly done and so moving
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I thought the Armed Man was superb. In fact we were so moved by it we needed a stiff drink after wards. The singing was excellent and we were so impressed with the way everything fitted together including the film
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We had a great time and my daughter and our family were so moved by the film footage and the whole experience. The choir and orchestra were excellent.
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Thank you for a most wonderful experience on Sunday. Although the words and music of the Armed Man are familiar to me, the impact and presence of a superb choir, orchestra and presentation took me completely unawares. The whole experience of the day and the impact it made on my emotions will last for a long time 
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You were all magnificent; I was carried away on wings of song coupled with the video. Listening and watching stunning, I went all of a quiver!!!! Well done.... Matt your Conductor was brilliant...he had you all in the palm of his hands and you all responded so well

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  • January info: Eaton Hotel Annual Choir Party Night A good time was had by many choir members, friends and family on Friday 15 January when after a splendid meal it was Karaokie time. Much hair was let down with party members aging from 3 weeks old! in baby Sophie's case, congratulations to soprano member Alex with your recent addition to the family and our oldest member at 90 years young. Marian Smith gave us a hugely comical cabaret spot with an insight into her mud spar treatment in Hungary last year. It was great to welcome our Musical Director Matt Beckingham and his lovely wife Sarah.  Matt was presented with a Phoenix five year service award from Val Barnish our Chair. Also great to have our very talentedl concert/rehearsal accompanists Sara and Melissa.

  • January info:Sample photos taken prior to our Christmas Concert can be seen on this website go to our Photos Gallery. A fuller range of photographs including many informal ones taken during the afternoon rehearsal can be viewed on the choirs additional NEW Flicker site:
  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/phoenix_singers/

  • December info: Our Annual Christmas Cracker Concert on Saturday 12 December at the CBSO Centre was its usual resounding success with over 90 singers on stage and a full audience, early feedback confirms it seems our best yet. Thanks to Matt Beckingham our great MD and the voluntary support of Andy Knowles our wonderful resident compere. 
  • December info: We have had a few good carol singing events involving small sections of the choir during a busy month. First for the National Trust at The Backs Hurst Street followed by one at St Marys Church Moseley where over £600 was raised during the congregation bucket swing for our current charity Conductive Education. Then we sang at Cadbury World on Sunday 20 December with over 30 singers in attendances to an appreciative audience.
  • November info: 'Armed Man Mass for Peace' The city have finally confirmed they want us to repeat our Summer performance of the Armed Man for the Holocaust Memorial Service at the Town Hall on the afternoon of Sunday January 24
  • November info:Thanks to all who supported our choir fund raising fun 'Race Night' and in particular to Alan Bailey his wife Carol and Maggie Philips for its organisation. The night raised in excess of £400
  • October info:Hearty congratulations to Stephen and Jeanne Booth from all choir members, they celebrated their joyful wedding day on Saturday 24 October at All Saints Church Streetly. Phoenix choir members and the church choir sang together Raymond Smiths 'Love is Patient' Some wedding photos can be seen in our photo gallery and additional ones by clicking onto Paul and Dot Ryans site
  • October info: We are pleased to confirm that following our September AGM all of the existing committee who were prepared to stand again have been re elected for another term. Some internal changes have been made Marian Smith takes on the role of Concert Day Manager, Rita Menezes maintains the role of Concert Manager responsible for all concert organisation up to the day. Alan Bailey our Vice Chair will also cover the role of membership secretary.
  • We had a fabulous concert performing Karl Jenkins Armed Man receiving rave reviews from our audience with comments like 'Fantastic performance' 'Should have played to a bigger audience' 'Why not take it on tour' 'I wanted to clap all night it was magnificent' ' Have heard the music many times and thought I might have been disappointed it far surpassed my expectations wonderful' 
  • The audience came from all over the country to see the performance at our wonderful Birmingham Town Hall. The venue was packed and a standing ovation was given at the end of this charity concert in aid of
  •  The bucket swing made at the end of the concert raised over £750 and a final cheque will shortly be presented to the charity making a total of £1,750 in all

  • SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR A CONCERT PHOTOS  
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  • 55 Singers friends and family had a wonderful time in Hungary the last week in May 2009 and sang to full audiences in two magnificent churches whilst enjoying many great excursions.
  • See some sample photos in the Photo gallery we also thank our good friend and supporter Paul Ryan for his permission to visit his photo gallery from click on the link below for further Hungary photos
  • http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/pics.ryan/HungaryChoir?authkey=Gv1sRgCKbx27Ogg-2xkQE  
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