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Christmas with the St Cecilia Singers

Nigel Hallam introduces seasonal songs from North Lincolnshire's St Cecilia Singers.

1 hour

Last on

Christmas Day 2013 14:00

List of songs

Star Carol by John Rutter, arranged by Kenneth Pont

Four 20th Century Carols

1. This Little Babe by Benjamin Britten

2. A New Year Carol by Benjamin Britten

3. The Little Road to Bethlehem by Michael Head

4. On This Day by Edmund Joliffe

God Rest You Merry Gentlemen - traditional, arranged by David Willcocks

Three听lullabies

1. Seal Lullaby by Eric Whitacre, arranged by David Willcocks

2. Lullay by Karl Jenkins, arranged by David Willcocks

3. Sleep, Child of Winter by Karl Jenkins, arranged by David Willcocks

O Little Town of Bethlehem - traditional, arranged by David Willcocks

Three Christmas songs by Bob Chilcott

1. The Time of Snow

2. This Joy

3. Mid Winter

Two Songs from "Jazz Songs of Innocence" by Bob Chilcott

1. The Lamb

2. The Divine Image

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night

Four 20th Century Songs

1. Red Boots On by Bob Chilcott

2. The Twelve Days after Christmas by Frederick Silver

3. The Holly and The Ivy - traditional, arranged by John Gardner

4. The Christmas Song by Mel Torme and Robert Wells, arranged by Walter Ehret

The St Cecilia Singers

The Saint Cecilia Singers of North Lincolnshire were formed about 20 years ago by Charles Edmondson, music adviser for South Humberside.听听 The original upper voice choir consisted mainly of teachers and music students and gave concerts in churches throughout the region.听听 The present conductor, Barbara Tune, has been a member for many years, almost from its inception, and has been the choir鈥檚 director since 2002.听听 She retired two years ago from her role as head of music at Frederick Gough School in Scunthorpe after 30 years in education.

All members of the choir are united in an absolute love of singing and really enjoy rehearsing and performing together, the proof of this being that there are still original members singing to this day.听听 Over the years, the choir has been able to raise thousands of pounds for various local charities and churches.

The next concert is on Saturday 29 March, 2014 at 7.30pm in Ashby Methodist Church Hall, Scunthorpe.听 听They will be performing Bob Chilcott鈥檚 Jazz Songs of Innocence, accompanied by piano, drum kit and double bass.听听 The听second half of the programme features songs from films including Skyfall, Goldfinger and Moon River.

Meet the singers

Meet the singers

Conductor: Barbara Tune

Accompanist: Grace Baines

Gemma Baxter

Anne Caldwell

Claire Cheetham

Amy Coot

Margaret Fareham

Sandra Frost

Jane Key

Nicola Law

Alison Rimmington

Jo Roche

Sally Stapley

Elaine Stiles

Jill Turner

Kathleen Watson

Carolyn Williams

Broadcasts

  • Christmas Eve 2013 18:00
  • Christmas Day 2013 14:00