COME AND JOIN THE ELY IMPS ...
Calling local girls and boys aged 8-13 who can sing!
Ely cathedral is inviting more young singers to join the ranks of its new Children's Choir, The Ely Imps.
Ely Imps rehearse with John Rutter - 2006
The choir appeared in public for the first time in 2006 when over 100 boys and girls aged 8-13 sang to a packed cathedral under the baton of the world-famous Cambridge based composer, John Rutter.
Following a very successful Christmas schedule in 2007 (three concerts in the cathedral!) The Ely Imps were featured alongside the cathedral choristers in the 2008 May Concert, singing songs by Richard Rodney Bennett. Rehearsals resume in early September for the new season which will include a Christmas concert with The Mediaeval Baebes and a performance of Britten's opera Noye's Fludde in May 2009.
The 45-minute rehearsals are deliberately planned to take place on varied weekday evenings so that children with other commitments can achieve the minimum 75% attendance rate required. The emphasis is always on the fun and joy of singing and the feedback from current choir members is extremely positive. If you know a boy or girl in this age group who enjoys singing please encourage them to get in touch with us as soon as possible so that we can hear them sing.
Paul Trepte rehearsing the Ely Imps -
Don't be shy! Give it a try!Interested?
If so please contact the Administrator, Anne Mizen, geoff8mizen@btinternet.com as soon as possible to arrange a time to sing to Mr. Trepte in August, 2008. Those who inquire will be given an individual time slot to show how well they can sing. It is best to bring a song along, but if that is a problem Mr. Trepte will be happy to devise some singing games instead. There is no need to be scared of an "audition" because the occasion will be a relaxed and enjoyable experience.
The Ely Imps
