| Music in Putney |
Dover House Singers - It's open to anyone who wants to sing songs, from the Beatles to folk music from around the world. No experience is necessary. Rehearsals take place at St Margaret's Church, Putney Park Lane on the Dover House Estate in West Putney on Wednesdays 8 - 9pm. Contact Emma at dhsingers@phonecoop.coop or 020 8876 5065. Thames Philharmonic Choir meets Tuesdays 7.30pm, alternately at Granard School, Westleigh Avenue, SW15 and United Reformed Church, Vernon Road, East Sheen, SW14. High quality, progessionally directed choir offering superb training and music making. The Choir performs a wide repertoire with professional musicians in central London concert halls and local churches. New members always welcome. Contact membership secretary Helen Sadler on 020 8948 2607 or email membership@thamesphilchoir.org.uk. Free membership for full-time students. The All Saints' 1885 Singers perform at All Saints' Church, Putney Common. The group was formed in 1997. It is made up of people who live in Putney and nearby. Some attend All Saints’ Church, some do not. The Choir Director is Alison Hunka. The Singers perform all kinds of pieces and give lively, polished performances. Call 0208 788 1031 Cygnet Players is a local amateur musical theatre group, based in South West London, who regularly perform at Putney Arts Theatre. Contact Jeff Raggett on 07958 221 559, or email cygnetplayers@hotmail.com. Music Makers - Good Singers needed in all voices for small mixed voice a cappella choir, rehearsing in Barnes on Tuesday evenings. Essential: good sight reading, musicianship, accuracy, courage. Preferable: experienced small choir singers Putney Choral Society - Come and join a friendly choir - all voices welcome. No audition required. Recent repertoire has included Handel’s Messiah, Vivaldi’s Gloria, Brahms Requiem, Handel’s Alexander’s Feast, Verdi Requiem. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings 7.15 - 9.15 p.m. at South Thames College, Putney Hill, SW15. Contact Carrie Archdeacon on 07909 9981278 Putney Music - a society of music lovers who meet to hear some of the world's most celebrated musicians talk about their lives and work. The guest speakers come from all fields of music – the concert hall, recital platform, opera, ballet, television and film; and also include producers, broadcasters, critics and writers. Meetings are held in the Dryburgh Hall, Putney Leisure Centre, Dryburgh Road, at the junction with Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London SW15 1BL Meetings usually take place fortnightly on Monday evenings at 8pm from September until April. They last for about two hours with a short interval when coffee and cakes are available Swanbank Music - Putney's theatre company dedicated to raising funds for local charities, is happy to welcome new members in any capacity, on, behind or off stage. Singers, dancers, principals, chorus members, accompanists, directors, musical directors, stage crew or anyone offering time to help with admin will receive a warm welcome from our friendly company. For more details please telephone 01372 723401 or 0208-643-8227 Thames Philharmonic Choir - Elliott School, Pullman Gardens 020 8940 3888 high quality, professionally directed choir offering superb training and music making meet Tuesdays 7.15pm |