Tatton Singers invite you to their Singing Day on May 17th 2025 at St John’s Church, Church Hill, Knutsford WA16 6DH

 We shall be singing The Dettingen Te Deum described by one recent critic as a 'true Handelian tub-thumper'. It was written in 1743 to mark a military victory (famously, the last occasion when a British monarch – George II – led his troops in battle). The music is for five-part choir (SSATB) and lasts about 30 minutes – and is in a style that will be familiar to anyone who knows the Coronation Anthems (or indeed Messiah!)
It makes a thoroughly suitable piece for Singing Day. Many of the solo passages work particularly well sung by choir; and being Handel, the music is energetic, very readable (and in English!).

Our Singing Days always culminate with a full (and public) performance of the music we have worked on – usually with one or two soloists. This year we shall be joined by two trumpeters, eminently suitable for the martial nature of the Dettingen Te Deum.

We very much hope you will join us for this day from registration at 9.30am until 4pm when the day will end with a short performance.  P007Alease encourage your friends to come along for a free concert.
We will be having a cake stall and tea/coffee will be available during the day. Please bring your own lunch or visit local eateries of which there are many.
Our usual bring and buy stall will also be open - contributions welcome as well as shoppers!

Please book early! Cost £25 including music hire payable by bank transfer or cheque payable to The Tatton Singers and return the attached application form either by email or print and post to Rosemary Beeson, 21 Bamford Rd Didsbury Manchester M20 2QP (rosie@rosiebeeson.plus.com) Closing date May 10th 2025
Bank details: RBS Sort Code   16 22 27   Account No 12416346      Ref. SD and your name
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