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Programme

 

Though Amaryllis dance in green  - William Byrd

O Waly, waly - Donald Cashmore     Play this

Among the leaves so green - John Byrt

 

Organ solo

 

Les fleurs et les arbres - Saint Saens

Calme des nuits - Saint saens

 

Tenor solos

   Love’s philosophy - Quilter

   Now sleeps the crimson petal - Quilter

 

The evening primrose - Andrew Boden

Here, there and everywhere - Lennon & McCartney arr. P Gritton

Country gardens - Percy Grainger

 

Interval

 

Wind in the willows - John Rutter  Play this

 

Since it was first published in 1908,  Kenneth Grahame’s  “The Wind in the Willows” has enchanted children and adults alike. John Rutter’s adaptation was originally written for the King’s Singers and the City of London Sinfonia to perform at a family concert

 

 

Sample Programme A - The Vale Royal Singers’ Spring Collection

 

Sample Programme C - The Gift at Christmas

A Country Journey