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Chamber choir to mark 50 years of music with special concert
A chamber choir will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special concert.
The St John Singers (SJS) has been providing a wide variety of music to the community and supporting local charities for half a century.
The group was founded by John Powell as an extension of the St John the Baptist, Bishopstone's church choir.
Since then, it has expanded its scope, offering regular concerts of both church and popular choral music in Salisbury, across the UK and abroad.
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St John Singers' leader Stephen Abbott. (Image: St John Singers) The 50th Anniversary Summer Concert will take place on Saturday, July 5, at 7.30pm at St Thomas's Church.
The event will feature two specially commissioned pieces for the occasion, composed by Salisbury Cathedral's director of music, David Halls, and the choir's own leader, Stephen Abbott.
An orchestra and four soloists will accompany the concert, which includes three of Sir John Rutter's summer Madrigals and a full performance of Mozart's Coronation Mass.
The full programme is available on the SJS website.
Earlier this year, SJS performed in Downton and in Guernsey as part of the island's Literary Festival.
Other events marking the anniversary include a 'Come and Sing' on Saturday, October 11, Choral Evensong in the cathedral on Wednesday, October 15, and the Magic of Christmas event on Tuesday, December 16.
Tickets for concerts are available from choir members, Kit & Caboodle at 62 High Street, Salisbury, and on the door.
