I’ve been a member of our local Choral Society for 3 years now and love the wide range of music we sing at our concerts, usually 3 times a year. Our latest concert was a Jazz evening where we belted out Mass in Blue by Will Todd, Chilcott’s A Little Jazz Mass and Rutter’s Feel the Spirit, all accompanied by an amazing jazz band – drum kit, double bass and piano. We have a fantastic musical director and a brilliant resident accompanist.
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At our weekly rehearsals, we always have a break to catch up and revive ourselves with tea, coffee and cake. We volunteer on a rota to bake some tasty, homemade treats. This is one of things which I love doing as baking for others always brings me much joy. So far, I’ve introduced my fellow choir members to Yorkshire Brack, Marmalade Spice Cake , Madeleines and lots of other delights from Grandma Abson's repertoire.
I may
have inherited my passion for singing from my Grandma. Grandma Abson was a keen
singer and for a long time was a member and secretary of Mexborough Choral
Society. I still have her copies of Messiah (which we performed when I first
joined the Choral Society) with autographs from the renowned bass, Owen
Brannigan and superb contralto, Constance Shacklock.
Last week, it was our AGM, a celebratory occasion to look back over the last year. I baked a couple of cakes – a gluten free Polenta Cake and a traditional Victoria Sandwich to thank everyone for another wonderful year of singing. It’s such an uplifting experience and I am so privileged to be part of it all.
Long may the happy times making music and baking music continue!
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the links to get Meryl’s Recipes
and many more from Grandma Abson's
repertoire
