42nd Season

2007-2008

September 4th

Opening Concert

September 18th

To the Praise and Glory of God
Dr Alfred Minter (Member)

October 2nd

Franz Schubert; The man and his music.
Ron Chadwick (Member)

October 16th

Unknown British Music Again
Malcolm Smith
(Guest Presenter: The British Music Society)

October 30th

Passion for Music
'An unashamed trawl through just some of the music that has commandeered my heart,
why it became my religion, and how it has sustained me to this day'.
Andy Bonnette (Member)

Sunday October 28th

Autumn Lunch

November 13th

Musical Treasures of the British Library
Frances Metcalfe
(Guest Presenter: Kent Libraries, Music Librarian)

November 27th

An English Tribute to Saint Cecelia
Bryan Godden (Member)

December 11th

Christmas Buffet
In anticipation of the festive season ahead
we celebrate with good food and entertainment.

2008

January 8th

Members' Choice
This is your evening so bring along or request your favourite music.

January 22nd

The Oboe. An Orchestra's Tuning Aid and more.
Bill Valentine (Member)

February 5th

Vaughan Williams and the English Idyll.
An exploration of the 'Englishness' of Vaughan Williams and his Music,
especially his Symphonies.
Michael Chandler
(Guest Presenter. WEA tutor and tutor at Canterbury Christ Church University)

February 19th

Reminiscences of a Music Lover
John Wharfe (Member)

March 4th

Title to be confirmed
The Very Reverend Robert Willis, the Dean of Canterbury (Guest Presenter)

March 18th

I Hear Voices-the demonstration of the Human Voice
as an Instrument of Expression both Subtle and Powerful
Dr Peter Giles (Guest Presenter. Director of Quodlibet)

April 1st

A Selection of My Favourite Works
Derrick Busby (Member)

April 15th

New from Hyperion
Simon Perry (Guest Presenter. Hyperion Records).
There will be an opportunity to purchase CDs during the evening.

April 29th

The Orchestra as Painter and Storyteller – an Explanantion
David Clippingdale (Member)

May 13th

Annual General Meeting
Followed by refreshments and music.

Sunday May 18th

Spring Lunch

June 3rd

Keyboard Music of the Renaissance and Baroque
Helen Nattrass (Guest Presenter)

June 17th

An Overview of Eight Great British Orchestras
Hazel Brackley (Member)

July 1st

Members' Choice
Let us finish the season with a flourish as we enjoy members' choice of music

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