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Aug 5 2014

Come, celebrate, it’s an anniversary year!

15th AnniversaryThey say time flies when you are having fun, but who could believe that this is our 15th anniversary year!

15 years of fantastic music  and 15 years of friendship together are truly something to celebrate!.

1999 – 2014 has seen the choir go from strength to strength under the direction of Mark Donnelly and we are looking forward to an exciting new season with more wonderful music.

So

  • warm up those vocal cords in the shower
  • move all the music still sitting in your concert folder from last year
  • and chase away the end of summer blues with the thought that the new choir season starts on 24th August. (Note, this is a week earlier than what we had previously planned because of the Scarecrow Festival Concert in early September). 

Music to bring on the 24th is listed below (rehearsal links to some pieces can be found on the current links page)

  • If the Way Be Full of Trial
  • Non Nobis
  • Cantique de Jean Rancine
  • a Pensiero 
  • Merry Widow Waltz 
  • (Ladies only) Nun’s Chorus and Poor Wandering One
Jun 2 2014

New Look : Same Lovely Sound

The choir’s new glamorous ladies’ gowns were on show at our 2014 Spring Concert.

 

The elegantly sparkling gowns must have given us all extra confidence, with many  of the audience saying it was the best Spring Concert yet – a fitting end to the 14th choir season and a wonderful prelude to our 15th anniversary season. We are greatly indebted to the expert dressmaker Linda Suart for her patience, attention to detail and the considerable hard work she undertook to make it possible to have the gowns in time.

We were also delighted to enjoy superb performances from our solo guests:

-the rich melodious quality of baritone Luke Scott, who gave his final Scottish performance before leaving to take up his place at The Royal Northern Conservatoire of Music, where he will study for a Masters in Opera and performance.

– the wonderful interweaving notes of Alice Guse, a National MOD Gold Medalist on the Clarsach and pupil at Craigholme School in Glasgow, who has recently been awarded a scholarship to Douglas Academy Music School.

We are looking forward to starting the new season and catching up with choir friends again on 31st August. Whether you are travelling far, or just pottering in the garden or making it a summer to remember by getting married, we look forward to your return in fine voice for our anniversary year. New members are always welcome too, so do tell your friends!

 

Apr 22 2014

Support your choir- savour your coffee

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Calling all budding ‘Bake -Off‘ aficionados – Your Choir Needs You!

We are looking forward to receiving donations of delightful dainties around 9.30 on Saturday 26th April at Bothwell Evangelical Church before the Choir Coffee Morning at 10-12 am.

The rest of us, while perhaps less gifted in the kitchen, can demonstrate our front of house skills by supporting serving and stalls. Please do come to help, even for a while.10702117_s

 

 

Please also bring your friends, your family and even the people you pass at the bus stop – the more friends you bring to share in the cakes, the less cakes you will wear around your waistline later.

Mar 1 2014

Spring Concert 2014

Spring Concert 2014Don’t miss out!

Make sure you mark Friday 30th May 2014 in your diary now!

What promises to be another spectacular Spring Concert will be held in St Brides Church, Fallside Road, Bothwell G71 8BA

As we are approaching the anniversary of World War 1, the concert will celebrate the world we are free to live in and will include some music from that time.

In addition we are looking forward to starring performances from:

  • Luke Scott, baritone, who is his final Scottish performance before leaving to take up his place at The Royal Northern Conservatoire of Music where he will study for an Masters in Opera and performance.
  • Alice Guse, a National MOD Gold Medalist on the Clarsach and pupil at Craigholme School in Glasgow.

Doors will open at 7 pm and the concert will commence at 7.30 pm. (We respectfully request that only performers should enter the Church before 7 pm). There will be a short interval during the concert. Tickets will be available at the door. 

 

Jan 26 2014

Thanks from St Andrew’s School

It was a real pleasure to meet and hear our Argentinian visitors on Friday. The passion of the jazz and the skill of the ‘a cappella’ singing were particularly appreciated.
Mark and the committee are very grateful to all the choir members who helped to make the night such a success through their attendance at the concert and their warm and gracious hospitality. Our visitors were very impressed by the food provided and the assistance in preparation for the concert. Their Director of Music has asked that we pass on his thanks and gratitude for ‘the warm hand of friendship’ extended to them on the first leg of their European tour.
It was also lovely to have the event in conjunction with Craigholme School. It was a pleasure to be able to welcome Mrs Stobo, the School’s Headmistress and a real delight to hear again from three of the school’s superb musical students. We hope to continue forging International links and developing very positive musical experiences such as this.
Jan 10 2014

January 2014 Concert

The promise of spring

  The Bothwell Philharmonic Choir & Guests

In concert

with

St. Andrew’s Scottish School from Buenos Aires

on Friday 24 January 2014

Bothwell Parish Church (G71 8EX) at 7pm

Entry at the door – £5.00, Children under 14 – £3.00

The choir is delighted to welcome back the highly accomplished musicians from this school, on tour from Buenos Aires. On Burn’s night, we hope you will help us give them a proper Scottish welcome. 

The concert is sure to bring the warmth and light that the students are more used to at this time of year, to chase away any damp winter spirits for all who attend. Don’t miss out on your winter ‘pick-me-up’!

Please note that the car-park for the adjacent Church hall will be in full use for other events. These include childrens’ organisations and there will be a risk to the children attending these if concert cars try to enter the already busy area. Please use the surrounding on-street parking.

Nov 12 2013

Grand Christmas Charity Concert 2013

A Bothwell Philharmonic Christmas‘It’s the very best time of the year.’ So join us and make the most of it at the very best pre-christmas concert.

This annual event is not one to miss. The walls of the Royal Scottish Conservatoire will reverberate to the magical medley of Christmas music that is sure to send a tingle down your spine.

The mix of old favourites and new treasures in the music is echoed in the superlative line-up of this year’s guests. Back with us by popular demand are renowned Scottish organist John Pitcathley, the inspirational Gorgie Salvation Army Brass Band and the delightful soprano Aileen Marley.

New additions to this year’s event are the award winning Townhill Primary School Choir and up and coming star -soprano Nicole Dickie.

Tickets (£14) are selling fast. Don’t miss out!

Thursday 19th December 7.30 pm

Royal Scottish Conservatoire 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3DB

Nov 11 2013

Uddingston Rotary Carol Concert 2013

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Christmas rushes at us all so fast. Before we lose ourselves in present buying and the pressures of the season, it is lovely to take a little time out at the start of this special time to share in celebration as a community and the meaning of Christmas to us.

Join us as we make our regular visit to Uddingston Old Parish Church for what has become a very special Christmas afternoon, in association with the Rotary Club of Uddingston.

Sunday 8th December 2013: Doors open 2.00 pm, Concert starts 2.30 pm. Tickets £5.00 available on the door.

Uddingston Old Parish Church, Old Glasgow Road Uddingston, G71 7HF