A MUSIC group is holding a singing workshop in Wokingham, that will lead to an informal concert.
Singers are invited to join Reading’s Phoenix Choir for an afternoon rehearsal that will prepare them for an evening performance of Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man – a Mass for Peace.
The concert programme will include selected movements from the work.
Jenkins wrote the piece in 1999, an expression of hope for a future world with greater peace and fewer wars.
He based it on a French song, L’homme Armé (Armed Man) which was popular in fifteenth century Europe when people were preoccupied with the threat of war.
Written in memory of those who died in the recent Kosovo conflict, it continues to resonate in present times.
Choir director Christopher Hann says: “The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins is undoubtedly one of the most popular choral works of the last 30 years.
“Whether you’ve sung it before, or it’s a piece you’ve always wanted to sing, our Come and Sing on Saturday afternoon will provide a wonderful opportunity to join with many other singers from the community to rehearse and perform this great work.”
The choir will use the full Armed Man score, not just the five movement Mass score.
Singers wishing to participate should complete a Come And Sing booking form.
Under 18s are welcomed, provided they are accompanied by an adult also singing at the workshop.
The event will take place at St Paul’s Church, Wokingham on Saturday, January 21.
The rehearsal runs from 1pm to 5.30pm, and leads to the performance at 6pm.
Come And Sing tickets cost £25, or £15 for under 18s, with the score included in the cost.
Concert tickets cost £5.
Singers wanting to take part should download a Come And Sing form from: www.readingphoenixchoir.com
Participation tickets are available from: www.ticketsource.co.uk
Concert tickets can be purchased from: www.readingphoenixchoir.com
