The Aquarius Singers to give concert at church in Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk ladies’ choir The Aquarius Singers (pictured above) are giving their “Spring Concert” on Sunday, March 17, at 3pm at Trinity Methodist Church, in Brentgovel Street, Bury St Edmunds.

The programme reflects the broad and varied repertoire associated with the choir and includes contemporary sacred music for the season: the “Little Jazz Mass” by Bob Chilcott and John Rutter’s “Gaelic Blessing”.

As it’s St Patrick’s Day, “Danny Boy” and “Follow Me Down to Carlow” are on the programme with English and American folk tunes, and an Elizabethan love song.

The concert is raising funds for building works and improvements at Trinity Methodist Church, including a new kitchen and an upgrade to the fire alarm system. As well as being a place of worship, the building is used by the Bury Drop In charity and by many community groups for meetings.

The singers will be conducted by Nicholas Sheehan, accompanied by Jill Garrett; and flautist Clare Mellor will be performing as special guest of the choir.

After studying in London and Paris, Clare toured extensively in musical theatre and performed with orchestras, as well as teaching. Since moving to Bury St Edmunds, Clare now concentrates on her private teaching and playing chamber music. She continues to be one third of Trio Sospiroso, which has performed in many venues across England.

Tickets are £10, including refreshments, and can be bought on the door, or in advance from Balaam’s Music in Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds.