Join Sittingbourne Orpheus Choral Society at Swallows Leisure Centre, Sittingbourne on Saturday the 10th of November at 7:30pm for an evening to remember the historical event 100 years ago when World War 1 ceased. We are remembering this event through music from the period 1900 to 1930.
This special Armistice Concert will be performed by 200 singers from Swale choirs accompanied by the Kent Sinfonia Orchestra. The programme is divided into 4 sections. As well as music, each section contains readings, actors and visual displays.
Part 1 Pre-War 1900-1914 includes Parry's "I was glad" and Music Hall Melodies.
Part 2 The War Years 1914-1918 includes "Mars" from Holst's Planet Suite, Songs from the Trenches.
Part 3 Remembrance includes music by Novello, Faure, Elgar and Butterworth.
Part 4 Celebration and Peace includes Songs from the Twenties and music by Holst.
Tickets
Adults: £12.50
Adults: £12.50
Students 11+: £6
Under 11s: FREE
Tickets are on sale now from:
The Heritage Hub, The Forum, Sittingbourne - Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Heritage Hub, The Forum, Sittingbourne - Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Carters Newsagents, Market Street, Faversham - Open Monday to Saturday 6:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 8:00am to 12:00pm
The Criterion Heritage Centre, Bluetown, Sheerness - Open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am to 3:00pm
Tickets are also available from participating choir members and Amanda Boyne: 01795 423854
Email: amanda_boyne@hotmail.com or from WeGotTickets: www.wegottickets.com/event/432562
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