This competition for young singers has been set up by the festival in response to the ever-growing number of entries in the Music Festival. It was also felt that singers should have their own competition and not be judged alongside their instrumental contemporaries as in past Taunton Young Musicians competitions.
Competitors are invited to perform a programme from different periods and genres, up to a maximum of twelve minutes. Movement will be permitted, if appropriate, but not costumes or props.
A Singing Day is planned for Saturday 9th March 2024 from 10.00 until 4.00, and anyone who is interested will be made very welcome. The repertoire will include John Rutter’s Feel The Spirit, Cantique de Jean Racine by Fauré and secular song arrangements. There will be vocal coaching, and help with music reading for those… Read More »Harmonia – Bridgwater Choral Society – Singing Day
Beethoven - Leonora Overture Finzi - Violin Concerto (soloist Alex Ennis) Brahms - Symphony no 4
TJYM began as an addition to TYM, but it was felt it should have its own identity as a separate competition.
The Trustees of the Festival have established a fund, designated to provide prizes for young musicians who have demonstrated outstanding musical ability. Run on competitive lines, the competition aims to assist and encourage musical excellence amongst students living in the Taunton area.
West Somerset Singers present the 'Road to Calvary'. Music for Holy Week including 'Olivet to Calvary' by J. H. Maunder, 'God so loved the World' by Stainer, 'Il fervido desiderio' by Bellini and Bizet's 'Angus Dei'. The soloists are Gregory Steward, tenor and Liam Atherton, baritone. Organist Miles Quick.
Wellington Choral Society will be performing a programme of music that reflects Faith, Hope and Love. This will include: Faith, Hope, Love Dvorak Mass in D Howard Goodall Love Divine Amy Beach Peace I Leave With You Matthew Coleridge Requiem Wellington Choral Society will be performing a concert of music for Faith Hope & Love… Read More »Concert for Faith, Hope and Love 23 March 2024
Taunton Concert Band Spring Concert will feature exciting new music solos and popular selections to please everyone.
Come and sing Fauré Requiem at Taunton Minster. The afternoon will run as follows: 2.30 pm Registration and music issue 3.00 pm Rehearsal (with a tea break) 5.00 pm Performance (all welcome) Please state which voice part when booking. Email: music@tauntonminster.org or Tel: 01823 272441
