Shared Voices

Whilst the Chris Rowbury day was a great success for those who came, half (17) who said they would come simply didn't. I expect a few people to drop out but the price was set far too low for the number who came and a major loss was made (do the sums!)

Drastic action is necessary, starting with communication and individual emails to each member and a complete overhaul of the membership list ( again)

Please don't send apologies, excuses or explanations, I know there were some family emergencies. Shared Voices needs your active support - and bring friends, especially younger ones and help promote community singing. One more major loss and SV will be bankrupt and will not continue. I am not bluffing - it's a lot of work and time, if it is not what you want, I'll go and enjoy myself in other choirs without any of the work, or go on holiday or promote my paid work. Shared Voices has been one of the leading choirs of its kind in the UK with some of the best National and International teachers at prices way below what you would pay elsewhere - £35 for a day workshop is common

3 email reminders were sent out for the Chris Rowbury day - did you get them?

Please briefly answer these questions or I will have to phone you

1. Are you getting my SV bulk emails? ie 20-30 names in To list

2. Do you want to stay on the mailing list?

3. Do you want SV to continue and in what form?

4. Realistically, will you be attending morning or whole day workshops?

5. Are there any changes that could be made that would improve turnout?

I am hoping the problem is largely one of info not getting through

Next Workshops

Sat Jun 19th Ann Barrett 10.15 - 12.30 Stutton

Sat Jul 3rd Kirsty Martin Day 10.15 - 4.00 Stutton

Sat Jul 17th Chris Rowbury Day 10.15 - 4.00 St Augustine Church Hall, Bucklesham Rd, Ipswich

Chris and Kirsty are two of the best Natural Voice Practitioners in the UK - great fun and great songs, don't miss them.

Bring own lunch

£25 but Book in Advance for a substantial discount £20 and £15 for concessions and children

Cheques payable to Shared Voices, send to me at 24 The Oaks, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3UN

If you really can only make a half day it will be £13.50 and £10 respectively

Thursday Nights

If you are free and want to sing on Thursday nights, why not come along to Singing For Fun at Stutton with Jennie and Fran (01473 422744) - next one tonight 10th June, or my group now called 'Where's the cake?' at Martlesham Heath, next one June 17th. We alternate so you can do both. Support your local teachers, phone for details

Check website for other groups you could join

Chris Rowbury

Chris is buying a house in Woodbridge, so look forward to lots of singing opportunities for top quality workshops and a weekly choir. Anyone for a Men's choir? He is suggesting a day workshop in Ipswich for Nov 13th

Autumn Winter Programme

As much as I wish SV to continue, I will not be planning any more events until effective communication and attendance levels are restored and I have a reliable members list. So the sooner you respond and the more you come to the workshops, the sooner I will start planning.

Also I am taking a singing group of my friends to France 18-25 Sept and I need to be planning that. I can fit in another two singers, let me know if you are interested

Clive Barker, 24 The Oaks, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3UN

01473 611171 clivebarker1@btinternet.com