Patron Lady Hilton
President Deborah Fern OBE
Sonara is the new name for Alfreton Ladies Choir, an all female, non-audition choir now rehearsing in South Normanton.
News
- Thursday 26th November 2009Carol Concert
Tickets for the choir's annual Carol Concert are now on sale from any of the contacts on the website. The concert is on Friday 11th December, 7.15 p.m. at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton. The evening of carols, readings and audience participation hopes to also have a special visitor for the young at heart as well as refreshments for all.
- Thursday 26th November 2009Carol Singing at Chatsworth
Choir members are delighted to hear that they have been invited to sing carols at Chatsworth on Sunday 29th November between 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m.. Over forty ladies, under the baton of their musical director Liz Moulder, will perform a variety of new and old carols. The christmas festivities at Chatsworth are now world famous with many visitors travelling from far and wide to admire the decorations. The choir hope that their performances throughout late morning and the afternoon will add further enjoyment to creating a christmas atmosphere for all visitors.
- Thursday 15th October 2009Recording
Final arrangments are in hand for a new CD to be released in 2010. As always the choir will be supported by Stewart Field at Meadow Farm Recording Studio, Ripley.
- Wednesday 30th September 2009 Open Evening
Monday 21st September saw the choir enjoy its very first 'Open Evening'at the Post Mill Centre, South Normanton. Extensive advertising was rewarded when twelve ladies joined us for a fun evening of music making.
The Musical Director, Liz, introduced all members to a variety of vocal numbers which could be enjoyed by all. The evening was completed with a cup of tea and a chat where newcomers had the opportunity to speak to longstanding members who answered any questions.
The evening proved a great success with all new participants joining the choir. We wish them a long and happy association with Sonora.
- Tuesday 22nd September 2009Chatsworth 2010
We have finally had confirmation of our date for the charity concert in the Painted Hall at Chatsworth on Friday April 16 2010. Watch this space for further news.
Our chosen charity for this, our third concert at Chatsworth, is the Jenny O'Neil Diabetic Clinic at Derby.