Join Community Choir, Fleet Singers, for a workshop & performance with inspiring conductor, Phil Wilcox accompanied by professional Soloists, Trumpet, Strings, Organ and Timpani Pianist & Organist Philip Godfrey All singers welcome to join our Come & Sing Sunday 6th April 2025 1.30-8.30pm St Annes Church, Highgate West Hill, London N6 6AP Booking: www.ticketsource.co.uk/fleetsingers [//www.ticketsource.co.uk/fleetsingers] Cost: 25 Website:fleetsingers.org.uk [https://fleetsingers.org.uk/] Join us for an unforgettable day of music-making as we rehearse and perform Joseph Haydns magnificent "Nelson" Mass under the inspiring direction of renowned conductor Phil Wilcox. Phil is a professional opera singer (Royal Shakespeare Company, English Touring Opera, BBC Singers, Grange Park Opera) and choir leader with lots of positive energywww.philwilcox.com [http://www.philwilcox.com/] Experience the exhilarating power of Haydns "Nelson" Mass, a vibrant and triumphant choral work composed in 1798. Officially titled Missa in Angustiis (Mass for Troubled Times), the piece earned its popular nickname after Admiral Nelsons victory at the Battle of the Nile, which coincided with its early performances. The music is grand, dramatic, and full of energy, perfectly capturing the spirit of celebration and hope. Although familiarity with the piece and/or being comfortable reading music would help you make the best of the experience, the day will be positive and we welcome a wide range of abilities. If you would like to be more familiar with the work in advance, you are welcome to join us for some of our rehearsals on Monday evenings 7.30pm at Gospel Oak Methodist Church. The first one you attend will be free and any more can be paid pro-rata at 7. If you would like to join us at rehearsals or for more information, [email protected] Programme for theday 1.30 Check-in and meet the choir 1.45-4.15 Session one including warm up and workshop 4.15-5.00 Break, free tea/coffee, cakes 5.00-7.00 Full rehearsal with soloists, piano and strings 7.00-7.30 Break, audience arrival 7.30-8.30 Performance Cost 25 to attend the workshop and sing. Score included or bring your own (new Novello edition) Attending the performance only 7.30-8.30pm is free, no ticket needed, donations welcome!