Wayns Weekly 10th October 2026
Christmas Concert Programme Advertising Opportunity
Sophie House (S1) is arranging advertising to appear in the Christmas Oratorio concert programme. She is keen to hear from anyone who may have a business contact who might be interested. Please click here for more details.
New Members
We have 6 new members -more details will follow but just to keep you up to date:
S1 Bryony Banfield and Jane Sheriff
S2 Sophia Wheeler
A1 Amanda Wilson
A2 Funke
T1 - yes honestly……Oliver Morrell
Concert Music for 2026/2027
You will find a list of concert music up until December 2027 if you click the relevant heading on the left hand drop down list.
Christmas Oratorio - which parts are we singing?
Just to confirm:
Parts 1-3, not 4, part 5 plus final chorus of part 6. Remember to mark up your copies and also refer to Anne Steer’s pronunciation guide on the front page of the members’ section.
Next Wayns Weekly
Your WW fairy is away and so unless there is something urgent, the next WW will appear on Monday 19th October.
Wayns Weekly 5th October
Thank you to Daniel and Alison
For their hospitality last Thursday. We had a lovely social at their home it was a great opportunity to talk to fellow Wayns with their very generous supply of wine, beer and soft drinks too.
Well done everyone else on providing a great variety of nibbles and thanks to Sophie House to organising that.
2. Post Rehearsal trip to the Pub
A few of us round off the Thursday evening with a trip to the Westgate. It isn’t an exclusive club, anyone can join us and we are quite friendly too. Do give it a go!
3. Subs for 2026/27
A reminder that subs are now due. Many people have paid there are still a few needing to do so. More information on the link on the members’ page.
4. 100 Club
This week will be be last chance to get your tickets for the 100 Club draw. We can accept your £10 by cash or credit card at rehearsal this week or via bank transfer by 8 Oct (BACS). Please remember to mark Cash/CC/BACS against your name on the list, otherwise we may not be able to link your payment to you and give you the magic draw numbers!
Wayns Weekly - 29th September
Reminder - No Rehearsal This Week - 1st October
Many of you are going to Daniel Benton’s for our Social evening. For those of you who aren’t, please don’t forget that there is no rehearsal this week.
Looking forward to seeing many of you at Daniel’s………
The next rehearsal is on 8th October.
2. Rehearsal Attendance for Bach Concert
We are aware that this half of term is a little ‘bitty’ but agreed that members should miss no more than one reeharsal in the second half of term - 5th November to 3rd December. If you think you might miss more than this then please email Daniel Benton daniel.benton@btinternet.com
3. Wanted - a Keeper of the Registers from January 2027
Jo Pankhurst has done sterling work as the ‘keeper of the registers’ for a few years but now has to reluctantly stand down. So we are looking for a replacement.
It entails putting together a termly register, with some information from Kate S re joiners and leavers; taking said registers to and from rehearsals every week and just filling in absentees at the end of each week.
The only thing I would ask is that you can get to a rehearsal relatively early.
Please let me know if you think you can help by emailing kate.spencer15@gmail.com
4. AGM 2026 - Thursday 12th November
A little later than usual due to Andy’s trip down under. Please make the effort to come as there is a rehearsal in the first half, followed by wine and bites and then the AGM. This will be Andy’s last. It really is your AGM and gives you a chance to find out plans etc. Sop 1s, it’s your privilege to provide refreshments this year - more will follow.
We are looking for new committee members - more details to follow but if you are interested don’t be shy to come forward and to speak to Daniel Benton, Sarah Jones or Kate Spencer.
5. Roland Completes His Walk for Ukraine - Congratulations!
I’m happy to report that our team completed the walk on Sunday from Stockbridge to Romsey in around five hours. We had good walking weather for the most part, but were accompanied by light rain for the last hour or so. A big thank you to all those who have supported us and made a donation to our fundraiser to buy generators for Ukraine. We are delighted that we have easily exceeded our initial target of £1500 and are now hoping that the final figure will be in excess of £2500, which will be enough to cover the cost of 11 generators to be sent out to Ukraine. This, along with the 7 we had previously funded, means that we are well on target to achieve our goal of sending 25 generators to Ukraine by the end of the year.
Our JustGiving page remains open at https://justgiving.com/team/generators-for-ukraine if you would like to donate still!
Thank you
Roland
6. Choral Course at St Cross 17/18 October - Tenors Needed!
Paul Spicer is running a choral course at St Cross, but is in need of extra tenors - no surprise!
The repertoire is 2 Bach motets, Holst Nunc Dimittis and a piece by Stanford, all for double choir, hence the need for more tenors. Details are on the website (englishchoralexperience.co.uk) . There is a fee, including refreshments, but Paul would consider a special rate (he says!). Paul’s email is paul@paulspicer.com. If any tenors happen to have the weekend free, what could be nicer than singing Bach in St Cross?
Wayns Weekly - 21st September
Get together on October 1st - Please Come and Sign Up as Indicated on the Members’ Front Page
Dear all,
As you know, we had to move our summer party in July in case we all melted, and have moved the date to October 1st. We’re doing this on a Thursday evening in place of a rehearsal for two reasons : we have plenty of time to polish the Bach, and it seems to be a good idea once in a while to get the choir together socially. We don’t often meet as a group outside rehearsals and it’s always nice to find out a bit more about the people we all sing with (and for the men, to see the sops and altos from the front). Fortunately, Oak House can accommodate the choir, even if it’s wet and dark in the garden. As those of you who have been before know, it’s about 10 minutes from St Swithuns, just past Alresford.
As mentioned in a previous WW, Sophie House is kindly co-ordinating responses and food. She has a fairly modest set of acceptances so far. I know some can’t make it, but could we possibly ask you all to respond one way or another so we have an approximate idea of numbers ?
Thanks
Daniel
2. 100 Club
This is our yearly prize draw very ably planned and executed by Peter Mosse. It costs £10 per entry. You can pay by cash, by card at a rehearsal or on line, the choice is yours. The more who enter, the better the prizes!
3. Turner Sims Concert Questionnaire:
As mentioned last week, a huge thanks to all those who filled in the short questionnaire after our wonderful concert in Turner Sims. We have produced a very short summary of the responses , together with some post-concert conclusions and recommendations for if we use Turner Sims in the future. These can be read here.
4. Post Christmas Oratorio Drinks Reception
The committee has discussed how we mark Andy’s leaving after nearly 25 years of service to the choir. We are conscious within the past two years the choir has done a large collection for Andy‘s wedding present (his all singing and dancing electronic piano) and contributed extremely generously towards that. Rather than ask for contribution towards another gift, we’d like to give Andy a rousing sendoff by holding a drinks reception in the Wessex hotel immediately after the Christmas Oratorio and would love as many as possible to buy a ticket to that party and help make it a really special occasion . The tickets will be available over the next few weeks from treasurer Kate Baker at £15 per head, including two drinks . Maximum 2 tickets pp. More to follow!
5. Choir Priority Ticket Booking
A reminder that choir priority booking is still open for concert tickets and all details can be found in WW of 26th August. Booking will open to the general public on Saturday 26th September, and physical flyers and posters will be available from Thursday’s rehearsal.
6. Roland Matthews is Walking for Ukraine on 27th September- Can you Sponsor Him?
I’ll be taking part in the annual Walk the Test Way charity event on Sunday 27 September, raising funds to buy Generators for Ukraine. I’m one of a team of 6 (3 Brits and 3 Ukrainians - and Barney the dog!) and we will be walking the 12 miles from Stockbridge to Romsey. If you’d like to support us we have a JustGiving page for online donations, where you'll find more information about the generators appeal: https://justgiving.com/team/generators-for-ukraine
I also have sponsorship sheets if you’d prefer to make a pledge, or I’ll be pleased to accept cash donations (I’ll be at the rehearsal next Thursday).
Thank you
Roland Matthews (B1)
7. Noel Martin
Noel died on 7th September, some of the longer standing choir members might remember him. He was a very reliable tenor and he also sang with Southern Voices and several ad hoc groups. He taught Chemistry for a long time at Peter Symonds College and retired to Oxford with his wife, Pauline, where he continued to sing in the voluntary choir that sang in the Cathedral when the Cathedral choir was on holiday.
There will be a natural burial for Noel to follow a humanist ceremony in the beautiful chapel of The North Oxfordshire Memorial Park, Tackley, Kidlington OX5 3ER on Friday 2 October at 11am. All are warmly welcome. There's a waiting room beside the car parking area for you to gather, you'll be advised when to make your way (a short walk) to the chapel. The service will be streamed for anyone who isn’t able to attend -
Website: https://watch.obitus.com
Username: jemi9424
Wayns Weekly - Party Details
All,
I’m looking forward to hosting you for our party on October 1st.
WHERE
Many of you have been to Oak House before, but for those who haven’t, the address is Oak House, Park Lane, Ropley, SO24 0BE. What3Words for the gate is obstruct.serve.eyeful. For those coming by car (probably everyone), please do not park in the drive, but instead in our field. The field gate is about 20 yards from the house gate, will be signed “parking” (quite a giveaway) and is to be found at What3Words searches.glider.workbook. Directions below for those who prefer old tech. It takes 11 minutes from St Swithuns.
WHEN
Any time from 7pm – though Alison and I will probably have made a start before then
WHO
As in previous years, we think its probably best to stick largely to choir members, rather than other halves : it keeps the numbers manageable and saves us from the dynamic where many of the partners end up only knowing one or two people. But if you’re partner/driver has an overwhelmingly burning desire to come, then let me know ( daniel.benton@btinternet.com ). Indeed, it would be really helpful if you could all just drop Sophie House an email at sophielouisehouse@gmail.com to say whether or not you are coming, so I have some idea of numbers.
WHAT
Drinks and nibbles in the music room. Sophie House is kindly organising food contributions a request has gone out on the front page of the Members’ section. I will provide the drinks – please don’t bring any, or I end up with a house full of randomness.
WHY
Why not ? Should be a fun and sociable end to this term’s activities and a chance for the men to see the sopranos and altos from the front.
I look forward to it !
Daniel
Instructions for getting to Oak House from Winchester….
Satnav to SO24 0BE will get you pretty much to the front gate. But if you prefer written instructions, take the A31 out of Winchester towards Alton. At the first Alresford Roundabout, carry on on the A31, which becomes a single carriageway at that point. After about half a mile you go straight on a the rather irksomely designed new roundabout at Alresford Down and then carry on to the next roundabout in about a mile. Turn right at this roundabout (signposted to Bramdean and the Old Park Industrial Estate). If you get to the Shell petrol station you have gone too far along the A31. After turning right, after about 250 yards there’s a tiny turning to the left, opposite some big barns, with a post box on the corner. Be brave and take this left turn. You go up a little hill and can see Oak House over the fields in front of you. Follow the lane for a mile and a bit (it turns to the left at Jefford Cottage) and you will pass the imposing iron gates of Harcombe House on your right. 50 yards after that you get to the get to our field and then the rather more modest wooden gates of Oak House. Simples.
Wayns Weekly 13th September 2026
Welcome Back!
Yes we start back this Thursday, 17th September at 7.30pm. Please come a little earlier if you have music to pick up. If you still need to order a hire copy the following link will still work https://thewaynfletesingers.square.site/ we are using the Barenreiter version of the Christmas Oratorio. Just £2 to hire.
We will also be holding our open rehearsals on the 17th and 25th September so please remember to welcome any strangers who may sit next to you or close by! The auditions are on 8th October - as we have our social evening at Daniel’s on 1st October.
Katherine Dienes-Williams
Just so you are all aware - Katherine has now started as Director of Music at the cathedral and will be taking the Wayns over from Andy in January 2027. More information will follow later on.
Choir Subs
These are now due. Further details regarding payments, instalments and concessions can be found by clicking here and scrolling down to Subs for 2026-27.
To save you a click the full subs are £215 - no more than a weekly coffee (most coffee shops don’t throw in top rate musicians either….) and certainly cheaper than evening classes and most other choirs.
Bank account details are as follows:
The Waynflete Singers
20-97-01
90926477
Concert Details
I have updated concert details from December 2026 to December 2027. Go back to the members’ home page and click on the section below WW. Then one more simple click will take you to a password protected page with all the details. You got to this page so you know the password.
Do You Know Reality from AI?
Roland Matthews sent this bit of frivolity - or alarm, depending on your perspective - from David H and the Bach Choir - enjoy!
Wayns Weekly - 26th August 2026 - priority ticket booking
Bach’s Christmas Oratorio Choir Priority Ticket Booking for 5th December 2026 -
12th to 26th September 2026
Our Christmas concert this year is bound to be a very special occasion, with it being Andy Lumsden’s final concert with the choir after nearly 25 years. We are performing again with the wonderful Florilegium, and a fabulous line up of soloists.
Please take this opportunity to drum up support for the concert from your friends and family, and take advantage of the choir priority booking period which will take place from 12th September (ie before our first rehearsal), through till 26th September, when booking opens to the general public.
Ticket prices are as follows:
1.A to M – £50
2. N to T – £40
3. U to HH – £30
4. JJ to PP – £25
5. QQ to back – £20
6. Side Aisles £15.00
Under 16’s: £10 accompanied by a paying adult
Full time students and unemployed/concessions all tickets: £15.00
Please note this concert is not suitable for very young children.
You can book via the cathedral’s events page Winchester Cathedral | Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
using the booking code CHBACH26
Please do not share this code beyond the choir.
The electronic version of the flyer can be found here in the members area and with a link to further concert information in the main website. Please remember that this flyer can be downloaded and is eminently sharable via email and WhatsApp.
2. Open Rehearsals
The open rehearsals are now on 17th (yes our first rehearsal back) and 24th September, with auditions on 8th October. You may know someone who is interested, if so here is the link to a flyer which you can share.
Wayns Weekly - 5th August 2026 - some important dates
Waynflete Obit - Tuesday 11th August
Tradition dictates that members of the Wayns sing evensong in the cathedral on the 11th August. This year is no exception. Derek will be leading choir members in Evensong from 5.30pm. All welcome to attend the service.
Changes to Term Dates
Start: 17th September Half Term: 29th October
Last rehearsal: 3rd December
Open Rehearsals 17th and 24th September
Choir party 1st October
Auditions 8th October
Choir Party - 1st October 2026
Daniel has kindly agreed to host a rearranged get together on Thursday 1st October, details will follow.
Wayns Weekly - 22nd June 2026
Summer Evening in Blue
What an amazing, happy and uplifting evening we had ending in a standing ovation. David Owen was at his very best, George played brilliantly as always in a way we haven’t seen him do before - although he said that Mozart was on his agenda next (quite the contrast). A wonderful jazz trio to accompany the Todd, the stirring voice of Hannah Williams and a moving performance of the Lauridsen, all brilliantly directed by Andy. What a night! Sorry for those of you who had to miss it.
Hear the choir in rehearsal by visiting your part’s WhatsApp page.
Music Order for September - Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
Online ordering is now available for music for the Christmas concert. Many choir members will already have copies of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (we are using the Barenreiter version) but those who would like to order copies to buy at £16.50 or to hire at £2 can do so using this link. Orders before 3rd July please.
A Notice from our Treasurer re Gift Aiding Subs
Kate Baker (Treasurer) is about to submit our annual Gift Aid claim. Choir members will need to let her know if they previously filled out Gift Aid forms but are no longer taxpayers.
She also needs to know of any address changes, as addresses are on the submission.
Responses to Kate Baker as a matter of urgency - kbaker2609@gmail.com
There may be very few, or even no Wayns Weeklies for a while. If anything crops up youll be notified through your WhatsApp groups.
Have a Great Summer
So, have a lovely summer (not too hot I hope) and remember we meet to sing again on September 16th. We wish Andy a good few months in Melbourne and will see him again in November - George and Andy Hayman will take the rehearsals.
Wayns Summer Social on 25th June Postponed
All,
We have taken the decision to postpone the party planned for this Thursday 25th at my house.
Two years ago, our summer party was held in the cold and the rain and we had to stay inside Oak House. This year, most unusually we will be under a red heat warning, which recommends taking action to avoid doing anything which exposes you to the heat. The forecast has the temperature well into the 30s even in the evening. At best the temperature will be very uncomfortable, and at worst dangerous.
Much as it disappoints me, I think therefore, the sensible thing to do is to postpone. I hope, by making the decision today, I can stop you all getting your food contributions ready and minimise wastage and inconvenience.
We will find a new date in the early autumn, when probably it will be snowing.
Meanwhile, I hope you all have splendid summers and thanks for a fun concert last Saturday.
Sorry
Daniel
Wayns Weekly - 14th June 2026
Concert Seating Plan for 20th June
Click here for the seating plan for Saturday’s concert.
Please also note:
Numbers might change slightly between now and next Saturday
Please can taller women sit in the second row
Please can taller men sit towards the edges where possible, leaving the risers for shorter men
We will not process on, but take our seats in a less formal way
2. Concert 20th June - Reminders
Blue tops for all.
Rehearsal 3pm -6pm (the latest)
You may eat food at the venue.
Free parking in the University car parks.
Running order:
Lauridsen 1 & 2 (Choir)
Field
Remainder of Lauridsen (Choir)
Chopin
Horovitz
INTERVAL
Todd (Choir)
3.Ticket Sales
We are selling more tickets but we need to sell them all. You can click here to see how many more we need to sell. So keep trying.
3. Choir Social at Daniel’s House - 25th June
There’s still time to sign up. Look at the WW of 31st May for further details.
Wayns Weekly - 6th June 2026
Thanksgiving Service for Felicity McElderry - Wednesday 10th June 1.30pm
Just a reminder that the Thanksgiving Service for Felicity is at 1.30pm on Wednesday 10th June at Christchurch, Winchester. There is no ‘dress code’ as such, no expectation of people to wear black as this is a celebration of Felicity’s life.
Subs for 2026/27
These are due in September 2026. There is a small increase, the first in 2 years, and also some concessionary rates:
The annual fees for 2026/27 are:
Full rate: £215
Under 35: £150
Concession: £60
Further details, including bank details can be found on the main members’ page.
Concert 20th June - Reminders
Blue tops for all.
Rehearsal 3pm -6pm (the latest)
You may eat food at the venue.
Free parking in the University car parks.
Running order:
Lauridsen 1 & 2 (Choir)
Field
Remainder of Lauridsen (Choir)
Chopin
Horovitz
INTERVAL
Todd (Choir)
4. Waynflete Obit 11th August 2026 - More Sopranos and Tenors Needed!
Thank you to those of you who have signed up. We do need a few more Sopranos and Tenors please in order to have a balanced choir.
Please email me pramjungle@hotmail.com if you can attend the practice on 6th August at St Cross well as on the 11th August
I will be distributing the music at the 18th June rehearsal.
John Pringle
5. End of Term Social at Daniel’s House - Thursday25th June
Don’t forget to sign up for food ( https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CTLP8sJGmtRx4g3rLnwfmP_woNJAJGPGicy01Hg9J7A/edit?usp=sharing ) and let Daniel know that you are coming so he can estimate the drinks!daniel.benton@btinternet.com
More details in WW of 31st May.
Wayns Summer Party - Part 2 -Logistics
All,
I’m looking forward to hosting you for our party on June 25th. It’s after our concert, so hopefully it will give us a change to socialise without the added pressure of memorizing Spanish. A few points on logistics….
WHERE
Many of you have been to Oak House before, but for those who haven’t, the address is Oak House, Park Lane, Ropley, SO24 0BE. What3Words for the gate is obstruct.serve.eyeful. For those coming by car (probably everyone), please do not park in the drive, but instead in our field. The field gate is about 20 yards from the house gate, will be signed “parking” (quite a giveaway) and is to be found at What3Words searches.glider.workbook. Directions below for those who prefer old tech. It takes 11 minutes from St Swithuns.
WHEN
Any time from 7pm – though Alison and I will probably have made a start before then
WHO
As in previous years, we think its probably best to stick largely to choir members, rather than other halves : it keeps the numbers manageable and saves us from the dynamic where many of the partners end up only knowing one or two people. But if you’re partner/driver has an overwhelmingly burning desire to come, then let me know. Indeed, it would be really helpful if you could all just drop me a on line email at daniel.benton@btinternet.com to say whether or not you are coming, so I have some idea of numbers.
WHAT
Drinks and nibbles – hopefully in the garden, but if not in the music room. Sophie House is kindly organising food contributions, and a request has gone out on Wayns Weekly. I will provide the drinks – please don’t bring any, or I end up with a house full of randomness.
WHY
Why not ? Should be a fun and sociable end to this term’s activities and a chance for the men to see the sopranos and altos from the front.
I look forward to it !
Daniel
Instructions for getting to Oak House from Winchester….
Satnav to SO24 0BE will get you pretty much to the front gate. But if you prefer written instructions, take the A31 out of Winchester towards Alton. At the first Alresford Roundabout, carry on on the A31, which becomes a single carriageway at that point. After about half a mile you go straight on a the rather irksomely designed new roundabout at Alresford Down and then carry on to the next roundabout in about a mile. Turn right at this roundabout (signposted to Bramdean and the Old Park Industrial Estate). If you get to the Shell petrol station you have gone too far along the A31. After turning right, after about 250 yards there’s a tiny turning to the left, opposite some big barns, with a post box on the corner. Be brave and take this left turn. You go up a little hill and can see Oak House over the fields in front of you. Follow the lane for a mile and a bit (it turns to the left at Jefford Cottage) and you will pass the imposing iron gates of Harcombe House on your right. 50 yards after that you get to the get to our field and then the rather more modest wooden gates of Oak House. Simples.
Wayns Summer Party 25th June 2026
Good afternoon all,
Daniel has very kindly offered to host our summer party on Thursday 25th June.
As per previous years, we will all contribute a dish to bring and share. To ensure we get a range of food, I have provided a link where you can add your name against your chosen contribution.
There are 4 columns (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) - I would be grateful if you could please add your name against your choice in your relevant part column. There are a couple of options for 'other' - please could you add your name and what you are planning to bring if your prefered item isn't listed. We don’t need to have 4 of everything, 2 of each item would be suffice.
Please could you also add your name to the RSVP column so we know how many people are attending.
Click here to access the form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1CTLP8sJGmtRx4g3rLnwfmP_woNJAJGPGicy01Hg9J7A/edit?usp=sharing
Please could you complete the form before the rehearsal on Thursday 18th June.
Please drop me an email if you have any questions.
Further details re address and time will be sent out nearer the time.
Many thanks,
Sophie
Sophie House (Soprano 1)
07507 123140
Wayns Weekly 31st May 2026
Thursday Rehearsals
Rehearsals begin again this Thursday, 4th June and then just 2 more ( 11th and 18th June) before the concert so please make every effort to attend these last 3 rehearsals and do some much needed homework in the meantime, especially as our soprano soloist, Hannah Williams, is going to come to the Wayns rehearsal on 18th June – this will really bring the music to life! The addition of Hannah on the 18th will put a totally different perspective on the work and it is therefore really important that we all try to attend this rehearsal.
2. Rehearsal on the Afternoon of the Concert 20th June 2026
The rehearsal on 20th June is from 3pm to 6pm. We have permission to eat any food we’ve brought from home at the venue although if the weather is good people might want to sit outside. Please be in place and ready to rehearse by 2.55pm.
3. Concert Dress
Just a reminder that singers are asked to be wearing blue tops (with sleeves) and black ankle length trousers or skirts.
4. Concert Running Order
The running order for the concert is:
Lauridsen 1 & 2 (Choir)
Field
Remainder of Lauridsen (Choir)
Chopin
Horovitz
INTERVAL
Todd (Choir)
5. Tickets
Please keep selling and plugging this concert.
6. Waynflete Obit 11th August 2026 - Sign Up Please
I will be bringing sign-up sheets to the next two rehearsals on 4th and 11th June . We need 30 singers, with all parts well represented to make sure the Evensong is up to the Wayn’s high standards.
As we do not meet again after the June concert until the Obit rehearsal on 6th August please add your names now. If you are not singing at the concert or will not be at the next rehearsal, please email me – pramjungle@hotmail.com – so I can add you to the list.
John Pringle
Wayns Weekly - 19th May 2026
A short one this week:
Half Term Break Next Week
Just a reminder that there is no rehearsal next week, 28th May. Rehearsals resuming on Thursday 4th June, leaving only 3 rehearsals in June before the concert.
Edward Hepper
We learnt that Edward Hepper died on Monday 11th May. He was a long standing choir member (Bass) and was secretary to the choir.
Tickets
Keep publicising and selling tickets for June 20th.
Revised Members’ List on Members’ Page
As of May 2026. Please let me know of any errors/omissions…….
Spanish Pronunciation of Lauridsen’s Soneto de al Noche
Please click here to here the pronunciation audio.
Wayns Weekly 11th May 2026
Thanksgiving Service for Felicity McElderry
A thanksgiving service for Felicity McElderry (S1) will be held on 10th June at Christchurch, Winchester, at 1.30pm. There will be refreshments at the church after the service.
2. Welcome to Our New S2
Deborah Sunley successfully ‘passed’ her audition last week and has joined the second sopranos. Welcome!
3. Summer Evening in Blue
A reminder to please sell tickets for this concert. This is the link to the website and here is the link to to the online poster. Sarah will be bringing more poster and flyers to choir this week.
And don’t forget - blue tops.
4. Waynflete Obit Evensong - 11th August 2026
We sing the Waynflete Obit Evensong on 11th August this year with the one practice at St Cross on Thursday 6th August at 7.30pm.
As I will need to finish signing up singers before our 20th June concert, please can you look in your diaries now and let me know by email ( pramjungle@hotmail.com ) if you can sing this year. We need a minimum of 30 singers to make a joyful sound.
As usual we will have picnic suppers and sing madrigals in the Dean Garnier Garden after the service.
John Pringle
5. A Date for Your Diary -Summer Party
Our chairman, Daniel Benton has kindly offered to host a Wayns summer party for the choir on Thursday 25th June 2026. More details will follow.
6. A Date for Your Diary - AGM
Make a note now so you don’t miss it…….this year’s AGM will be on Thursday, 12th November 2026.
Wayns Weekly 4th May 2026
Tickets…please!
So the sale of tickets is moving……slowly. Please try and spread the word, we can’t depend on the usual Turner Sims’ supporters to buy our tickets. It’s going to be a very different (from our usual fare) and exciting concert. The links are here - Turner Sims Box Office and our poster/publicity.
Summer in Blue Needs Tops in Blue
Just a reminder that we will all be wearing blue tops (shirts, blouses etc) with black trousers/skirts so don’t forget to check if you have a blue top, if not, please find one by beg, stealing or borrowing; going to your nearest high fashion boutique or just popping into your local charity shop (the greenest and most ethical way to get a nice new blue top).
That way we will really be representing a Summer in Blue.
Wayns Weekly 27th April 2026
Open Rehearsal
Just a reminder that this Thursday is the second of the two open rehearsals this term, with auditions for prospective members the following Thursday, 7th May.
Individual Part Tracks for Mass in Blue
This is a really good site to get learning the difficult notes and rhythms for the Mass in Blue. It’s one thing being able to plonk out the notes on the piano (this is me speaking, I’m sure many of you will do better than ‘plonk’!), but it’s quite another thing to get the rhythms/timings right. We can’t all be a George or an Andy H, after all.
https://global.oup.com/booksites/content/9780193400504/audio/
3. Lauridsen Nocturnes - Practice Tracks
This is the best I can find, the usual electronic stuff but OK. If anyone can tell me a better site, then please do.