Protected: DCH Choir Christmas Songs 2019
Protected: VIVA! Christmas Concert 2019
Protected: Heart and Soul Christmas 2019
Viva! – Big hall/small hall timetable
Hi all, here are the dates for the halls for autumn term 2019. It’s a little easier to remember this term as we simply alternate each week.
Sep 5th: big hall
Sep 12th: small hall
Sep 19th: big hall
Sep 26th: small hall
Oct 3rd: big hall
Oct 10th: small hall
Oct 17th: big hall
Oct 24th: small hall
Nov 7th: big hall
Nov 14th: small hall
Nov 21st: big hall
Nov 28th: small hall
Dec 5th: big hall
Dec 12th: small hall
Dec 19th: big hall
Viva! – Car parking at the Silver Band Hall
Car parking: we now have permits to use part of the Youth Centre car park (grass/tarmac behind the Band Hall) as long as we display a permit and comply with a number of conditions.
On evenings we are in the Community Room we cannot use the parking adjacent to the larger Band Hall and we need to seek on street parking.
Viva! Autumn Term Dates 2019
5th September – 24th October Viva! Autumn term (part 1)
31st October – Half term break (no choir this week)
7th November – 19th December* Viva! Autumn term (part 2) *TBC depending on Christmas concert date
Summer Harmony Singing Workshop
Summer Harmony Singing Workshop August 2019
A wonderful time was had by all at the Summer Harmony singing workshop at Brownsword Hall in Poundbury this August. Kathie welcomed lots of new faces along with current members of Heart & Soul and Viva to join in singing some new rounds and multi-part harmonies, along with a few old favourites, such as ‘Lime in the Cooking’.
Summer picnic cancelled
Hi all,
Due to our Apollo commitments, the summer picnic and sing at Kingston Maurward that was planned for Sunday 14th July has been cancelled. Our next event will be the Stinsford Michaelmas Fayre on Saturday 28th September.
Date change for Apollo rehearsal in Puddletown
A reminder that the rehearsal with other singers is now Monday, 15th, 7.00 – 8.30 pm at St Mary’s School, Puddletown.
This will be in the Sports Hall, which is to the right hand side of the school and there is an upper carpark in front of it. Singers are welcome to bring along a folding garden chair, but not shooting sticks with spikes ….nothing sharp please.
We will also need to take chairs to the performance on Friday 19th July
Dress code for Apollo performance
Kathie has now agreed with the organisers that we will wear white. If all white is not possible then black bottoms and a white top will be fine. She would also like us to have badges (VIVA) and says “silver spray paint is a possibility” which we can think about and come with ideas next Thursday. Geof Edge is now coming to that session.
European Choir Wanted for Singing Exchange!
Kathie Prince and Viva Women’s Choir are looking for a choir to partner with in another European country. Women’s choir, men’s choir or mixed… we don’t mind! We’d love to exchange songs, perform together, have fun exploring another location and culture and meet some new musical people! If you’re in a choir in France, Spain, Germany… or any European country!… and would be interested in partnering with Viva in Dorchester, please get in touch with Kathie via email: kathieprince@btinternet.com
Kathie Prince et la chorale Viva cherchent une chorale d’un autre pays européen pour un partenariat. Une chorale de femmes, d’hommes ou mixte, ça nous est égal ! Nous aimerions échanger des chansons, jouer ensemble, s’amuser en explorant un autre endroit et une autre culture, et se rencontrer de nouveaux gens musicaux ! Si vous êtes membre d’une chorale en France, Espagne, Allemagne… ou d’un autre pays Européen, et vous vous intéresseriez d’un partenariat avec Viva à Dorchester, si vous plait contactez Kathie via email : kathieprince@btinternet.com
Heart & Soul: We’re looking for basses!
If you sing bass (or your know someone who does!), please come and join us at Heart & Soul!
Heart and Soul Community Choir meet at the Quiet Space, behind the Poundbury Garden Centre, on Tuesdays between 7pm and 8.30pm during term time. Although we are particularly looking for basses, anyone who enjoys singing and being part of a warm and supportive group is welcome to join us!
For more information, click here or email Kathie: kathieprince@btinternet.com or ring her on 07826385301
Hope to see you soon!
Protected: Music for Geof’s APOLLO Cantata 2019
Viva members – Hall timetable changes for June
Hi Viva members,
Our timetable for the hall on 20th and 27th June has changed.
There will be no session on the 20th, and we will be in the big hall on the 27th.
Please update your diaries 
Click here for full list of dates
Heart & Soul members – Dates for your diaries
Sunday 14th July
2:30pm, Kingston Maurward Gardens
Viva will be joining Heart & Soul to sing outside by the lake if the weather is fine. If it’s raining there will be alternative arrangements.This is an informal event open to singers and their families/friends and pets!!
This event has now been cancelled, due to our Apollo commitments!
Tuesday 16th July Monday 15th July
7pm – 8:30pm, Puddletown Middle School
Rehearsal for Apollo Cantata with the conductor
Friday 19th July
Time TBC, Maumbury Rings
We will be joining a children’s choir and the Quangles to sing 2 songs from Geof Edge’s Apollo Cantata
Viva members – Dates for your diaries
Saturday 29th June
3pm – 4pm, Thomas Hardye School
We will be singing Space Oddity with a children’s choir in celebration of the Apollo anniversary
Sunday 14th July
2:30pm, Kingston Maurward Gardens
Viva will be joining Heart & Soul to sing outside by the lake if the weather is fine. If it’s raining there will be alternative arrangements.This is an informal event open to singers and their families/friends and pets!!
This event has now been rescheduled for early Autumn term, due to our Apollo commitments! New date TBC
Tuesday 16th July Monday 15th July
7pm – 8:30pm, Puddletown Middle School
Rehearsal for Apollo Cantata with the conductor
Thursday 18th July
7:30pm – 9pm, big hall
Viva rehearsal as usual
Friday 19th July
Time TBC, Maumbury Rings
We will be joining a children’s choir and the Quangles to sing 2 songs from Geof Edge’s Apollo Cantata
DASP Music Fest – 29th June 2019
The DASP Music Fest 2019 is a day long celebration of music for DASP pupils and their families, featuring performances from all of the DASP Ensembles, plus other invited groups. Taking place at the Thomas Hardye School, there will be workshops and other activities for all children and adults to take part in throughout the day including a ‘come and try’ session, music tech session, Big Sing and a barn dance! There will also be food and drink available. For more details, and to register, please click here
Divas Who Dine in Dorch (or nearby!)
There were 12 diners for our meal at the end of last term when Sophie arranged our return to Masala for a grand banquet on Tuesday, 2nd April. An interesting evening was had getting to know different people in the choir and the food was scrumptious!
Dorset Women’s Day Festival
On Saturday 9th March, Viva! performed at the Dorset Women’s Day Festival at the Dorford Centre. Unfortunately Kathie could not be with us but the lovely Julie Harris stepped in to lead us in singing acappella versions of the songs we know best.
Summer Picnic and Sing 2019
Summer Picnic and Sing – updated
Kathie is hoping for fine weather on Sunday 14th July for an informal picnic and sing with Viva!, Heart & Soul, and their friends and families (dogs welcome too!) at Kingston Maurward Gardens.
Commencing at 2:30pm, the choirs will sing outside near the lake (alternative arrangements will be made for wet weather!). Bring a rug and a picnic! We look forward to seeing you there.
This event has now been rescheduled for early Autumn term, due to our Apollo commitments! New date TBC
Apollo – One Giant Leap – Moonbury Rings
Friday 19th July – Apollo – One Giant Leap – Maumbury Rings: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing Geof Edge has composed a cantata for children’s voices together with adult choirs as part of a weekend of free lunar-themed events. The exact time of the event is TBC
Between Language and Limb
In May, Kathie is heading to the Nun’s Island Theatre in Galway to perform in the sold-out Between Language and Limb, a theatre performance that combines contemporary dance, poetry and music. This project is a collaboration from Galway director, choreographer and dancer Patricia Glynn, poet Geraldine Mills, and contemporary dancer Celina Jaffe.
VIVA! Dates for big hall / small hall – Updated!
The strings group are using the big hall every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month – not every other week as we previously thought. So if you’re not sure which hall we’ll be in, just take a look at the dates below:
Please note recent changes to timetable in red
2nd May: Big hall
9th May: Small hall
16th May: Big hall
(23rd May: no choir)
30th May: Big hall
6th June: Big hall
13th June: Small hall
20th June: No choir, Kathie away
27th June: Big hall
4th July: Big hall
11th July: Small hall
18th July: Big hall
VIVA! – New start time
IMPORTANT CHANGE: Following a ‘straw poll’ last term, that showed most folk in favour of an earlier start time, after this first week back (i.e. normal start time of 8pm) we will be starting earlier at 7:30. So, Thursday 2nd May will be the first Thursday of the new time. BUT, this new time means we will also be alternating between being in the main hall and the community room next door when the cello group are practising in the former. It means parking will be more challenging as cellist will be using the DBH carpark when we arrive these weeks.
The Heavens & The Outliers next gig…
Kathie and The Heavens will be performing with The Outliers at Owermoigne Village Hall on July 6th 2019. This evening of lively original music kicks off at 8pm with Glastonbury band, Setting Sun, followed by The Outliers at 9.15pm. Doors open 7pm. We hope to see you there!
VIVA! and Heart & Soul Term Dates – Summer 2019
Heart & Soul summer term dates
Term starts Tuesday 23rd April
Half term week (no choir) – Tuesday 28th May
No choir on Tuesday 7th May and Tuesday 25th June (Kathie away)
Term ends Tuesday 23rd July
First half term will be 4 weeks (£24 if paying by cheque), second half term will be 7 weeks (£42 by cheque)
VIVA! summer term dates
Term starts Thursday 25th April
No choir on May 23rd – there will be a session in half term week instead, on Thursday 30th May
Term ends Thursday 18th July
First half term will be 5 weeks (£30 if paying by cheque), second half term will be 7 weeks (£42 by cheque)