WEEK TWO 9 – 16 August
The Lighter Side Choral Course
Timothy Uglow conductor
Matthew Wright accompanist
The Lighter Side Choral Course warmly welcomes keen choral singers of a reasonably accomplished standard and with a keen ear and sense of rhythm to a week of wonderful music making.
“Best week ever”
Here you will find a wild selection of foot stomping fun pieces with plenty of pure sentimental nostalgia to keep emotions balanced. Several pieces could be challenging but enough of the repertoire is very approachable to ensure our concert will be the success we have come to expect and enjoy. Be prepared to work hard, but essentially remember to bring a loud costume for the concert!
2025 Repertoire
Rutter from Feel the Spirit (Oxford University Press)
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Steal away
I got a robe
Deep River
When the saints go marching in
Forrest Good Night, Dear Heart (SATB) Hinshaw
Chilcott from Songbook (Oxford University Press)
Ar Hyd y Nos
O Danny Boy
Rushby arr. Clements Underneath the Stars Peters
Porter arr. Perrin You’d be so nice to come home to PDF / Summer School Office
ed. Allwood from By Popular Request (Novello)
I’m beginning to see the light
Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat
Where do I begin (Theme from Love Story)
Please note. The summer school does not have a music shop on site. Students will need to purchase their course materials before they arrive at the school, either from their local music shop or from our nominated internet supplier, Forsyth Music. The following address will take you straight to the Sherborne Summer School of Music section of Forsyth’s website where you will find the music for your course ready to purchase: https://www.forsyths.co.uk/189389-sherborne-summer-school-2025
Added extra – open to all members of the summer school
Choral Workshop 2
Verdi, Requiem
James Davey conductor
As an added extra, on Sunday evening the 9 August, James Davey will direct an open rehearsal with orchestra of Verdi’s Requiem.All members of the school are welcome and encouraged to take part, copies will be provided.
Other choral courses at Sherborne this summer
Cappella Chamber Choir 2 – 9 August
Choral Masterpieces of Five Centuries 9 – 16 August
The Art of Choral Direction 9 – 16 August