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Masquerade sing at concerts in a variety of venues, from small churches to prestigeous concert halls.
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In January 2007, Masquerade Youth Choir performed a concert at the Irchester Parish Church, Northamptonshire.
They opened the concert with "Be Joyful!" composed by Mervyn Cousins.
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Choir members are encouraged to sing solo parts in compositions. This gives each member an opportunity to showcase their talents.
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Faryl Smith is the soloist in this performance of "Eidelweiss" from The Sound of Music performed at Clipston Parish Church, Northamptonshire in October 2007
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Massquerade often collaborate with other choirs and produce joint concerts. These joint ventures are often reciprocated, so the opportunity to welcome choirs from abroad is seldom missed.
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Phillipa Hodgson is the soloist in Masquerade's rendition of "Memory" from the musical, Cats.
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July 4th, 2007 - American Independence Day - saw Masquerade play hosts to the Texas Hill Country Youth Choir from Fredricksburg, Texas.
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Here we see The Texas Hill Country Youth Choir give their interpretation of "I Will Sing With The Spirit" by the well known composer, John Rutter.
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In any joint concert, the choirs enjoy joining together, mixing their talents and singing mutually known songs.
The concert on 4th July was no different.
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The video shows both choirs singing "the Rhythm of Life". This was interesting as the choirs were used to singing differing versions of the song!
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A wide variety of music is sung by both choirs, this allows audiences to see and hear the choirs' talents to the full.
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Masquerade Youth Choir is seen here singing "Panis Angelicus" written by Cesar Franck.
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Masquerade is always keen to promote the talents of its members by means of solo performances.
These can be both singing and instrumental. At many of Masquerade's concerts, several solo pieces are performed
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At the concert held on 7th July 2007, one of the two remaining founder members, Jo-Anne Milson sang "The Wizard and I" for the musical The Wiz.
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Masquerade formed the Junior Choir in 2001 to act as a training choir for the Youth Choir.
Periodically, the Junior Choir appears in concerts either on their own of with the Youth Choir.
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Masquerade Junior Choir singing "My Favourite Things" from the musical The Sound of Music.
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Every July, Masquerade attend and compete in the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.
July 2007 being no different.
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The video shows the choir performing their first piece, "Like a Rainbow" by Bob Chilcott |
Every July, Masquerade attend and compete in the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.
July 2007 being no different.
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The video shows the choir performing their second piece, "The Tiger" by Lauren Bernofsky
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