
	News Our 60th anniversary Celebration Concert, held in St. Aidan's Church, Billingham on June 17th 2011 was an outstanding success. Ten members of "Love in Motion" - a signing choir from San Diego - joined with us, bringing their own unique interpretation to the music, delighting the capacity audience with their colourful costumes and friendliness. The group included BJ Jensen, their leader, her husband Dr. Doug and two of their grand-children. BJ inspired others to form the group 21 years ago. They have performed in many USA states, Fiji, New Zealand, Korea and Japan, but this was their first performance in the UK. Choral society members acted as hosts and the signers enjoyed a tour of Wynyard Hall, St. Hilda's centre in Hartlepool and a trip across the Transporter Bridge which is now over 100 years old. They took a ride in the cliff lift at Saltburn and gave a concert with the Middleton Festival Choir. On Sunday they visited Durham Cathedral before taking part in the evening service at Elm Ridge Methodist Church in Darlington. Their final concert was with the Richardson Singers on June 20th. When Margaret Pringle, our Musical Director, first saw them perform in USA in 2009 and invited them to come to England, no one thought that it might actually happen! Everyone enjoyed the visit so much, we hope they may be able to visit us again some time in the future. Our CD Our very first CD, recorded live is now available. "A Musical Extravaganza" features popular songs from the well-known musicals by the choir and guest artist Ben Thapa (formerly a member of G4). To order your copy, please send your name and address, together with a cheque, made payable to Billingham Choral Society, to the address below. The CD costs £8.00 plus £2.00 post and packing. They will also be available at future concerts. We feel sure that you will enjoy this selection of choral and solo items. Billingham Choral Society, 9 Sherburn Avenue, BILLINGHAM, Stockton on Tees, TS23 3PX. All music and some items of uniform are provided for choir members to ensure that everyone is smartly dressed for performances. The group is grateful, for some financial assistance, to both The Ropner Trust and the Co-operative Membership Community Fund. Billingham Choral Society is a member of the National Association of Choirs (Northeast) and is looking forward to taking part in the next Choral Spectacular which will take place in The Sage, Gateshead on 28th April, 2012. It is hoped that the Choir will continue to flourish for many years to come, bringing pleasure to both singers and audiences in the area. Site Designed & Created by Kwezi Web and hosted by Charity Web Host

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Our 60th anniversary Celebration Concert, held in St. Aidan's Church, Billingham on June 17th 2011 was an outstanding success. Ten members of "Love in Motion" - a signing choir from San Diego - joined with us, bringing their own unique interpretation to the music, delighting the capacity audience with their colourful costumes and friendliness. The group included BJ Jensen, their leader, her husband Dr. Doug and two of their grand-children. BJ inspired others to form the group 21 years ago. They have performed in many USA states, Fiji, New Zealand, Korea and Japan, but this was their first performance in the UK.

Choral society members acted as hosts and the signers enjoyed a tour of Wynyard Hall, St. Hilda's centre in Hartlepool and a trip across the Transporter Bridge which is now over 100 years old. They took a ride in the cliff lift at Saltburn and gave a concert with the Middleton Festival Choir. On Sunday they visited Durham Cathedral before taking part in the evening service at Elm Ridge Methodist Church in Darlington. Their final concert was with the Richardson Singers on June 20th.

When Margaret Pringle, our Musical Director, first saw them perform in USA in 2009 and invited them to come to England, no one thought that it might actually happen! Everyone enjoyed the visit so much, we hope they may be able to visit us again some time in the future.

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Our CD

Our very first CD, recorded live is now available.

"A Musical Extravaganza" features popular songs from the well-known musicals by the choir and guest artist Ben Thapa (formerly a member of G4).

To order your copy, please send your name and address, together with a cheque, made payable to Billingham Choral Society, to the address below. The CD costs £8.00 plus £2.00 post and packing. They will also be available at future concerts. We feel sure that you will enjoy this selection of choral and solo items.

Billingham Choral Society,

9 Sherburn Avenue,

BILLINGHAM,

Stockton on Tees,

TS23 3PX.

All music and some items of uniform are provided for choir members to ensure that everyone is smartly dressed for performances. The group is grateful, for some financial assistance, to both The Ropner Trust and the Co-operative Membership Community Fund.

Billingham Choral Society is a member of the National Association of Choirs (Northeast) and is looking forward to taking part in the next Choral Spectacular which will take place in The Sage, Gateshead on 28th April, 2012.

It is hoped that the Choir will continue to flourish for many years to come, bringing pleasure to both singers and audiences in the area.

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