Singers want to record Christmas carols
20.05.69
THE COUNTRY’S most popular church choir is hoping to cut an album of Christmas carols to follow up its chart-busting CD of hymns. In March, Wallingford Parish Church Choir was declared Britain’s favourite parish choir. Now the choir is hoping record company Decca will exercise an option in the contract to make a follow-up album. She said: “We signed a contract to make three albums and it is up to Decca if they want to say yes to another two. decision before the end of August on whether they want us to make any more albums. “We would love to make another one and I think carols would be the perfect option — my own particular favourite is Hark the Herald Angels Sing, with that beautiful descant.
Source: Oxford Times
Concert group starting ticket drive for upcoming season
29.07.11
For more than a quarter of a century, the Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats have been a high-energy attraction for hundreds of universities and performing arts centers. The first performance features the Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats and is at 7 p. m. , Tuesday, Sept. Pick up a brochure, which includes an order form, at the Payson Public Library or the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce, or call (928) 478-4363 and request a brochure be mailed to you. The Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats are a balanced act — a hit with all ages. This group dazzles its audiences with acrobatic displays, formidable feats of daring and balance, explosive energy, brilliant costumes and a touch of Chinese comedy. This 12- to 15-member troupe flawlessly interpret the precision and grace of an art form honed by centuries of discipline and training.
Source: Payson Roundup