Singers celebrate their 30th anniversary with a concert in aid of local hospice

An a capella group are celebrating their 30th anniversary this May with a concert in aid of St Nicholas Hospice Care

Octave Vocal Ensemble will be performing “A Musical Miscellany from Monteverdi to Mantyjarvi” on Saturday, May 11, at 7.30pm at the Unitarian Meeting House, in Churchgate Street, Bury St Edmunds.

The unaccompanied singers sing music spanning 600 years and have performed all over Suffolk in churches, village halls and concert venues.

Cathy Cass, Octave Vocal Ensemble member, said: “Over the years we have lost some members of the group to cancer and felt it was a good occasion to remember them and to raise funds for the hospice. We will be singing a wide variety of music, some quite serious, some quite fun and silly and all of it is beautiful!”

Miranda McCoy, St Nicholas Hospice Care, community fundraiser, said: “We really appreciate the Ensemble’s decision to celebrate their anniversary with a concert in aid of the hospice. Their contribution will help us to continue supporting those living with dying, death and grief in the West Suffolk and Thetford area.”

Tickets cost £10 and includes refreshment. They are available from Balaams Music, Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds.