Monday 23 February 2009

"Things To Do"

Well, welcome to my blog! Gosh, I feel like such an old man. I've never written a blog before, but thought it would be such a good way of keeping you all up to date with what's happening, so everyone doesn't think I've vanished or something if I haven't added new songs or pictures in the last few weeks!

There's so much going on at the moment and I'm so badly organised that I sometimes only get as far as writing my "Things To Do" list and looking at it for a long time!

The church music side of things is quite exciting at the moment. Covenant Communications have produced a book inspired by the beautiful song "An Angel to Watch Over Me" written by Sally DeFord. It's a song about the wonderful things our Mother's do for us as we grow up (a perfect Mother's Day gift). They have also produced a CD to go with it, on which I have had the privilege of singing the title track accompanied by acclaimed pianist Marshall McDonald, on the grand piano which used to feature on the Donny and Marie show! "An Angel to Watch Over Me" which also features such artists as Jessie Clark Funk and Jenny Jordan Frogley, will be available March 2nd (2009) and can be purchased at all Deseret Bookstores or at www.deseretbook.com

I've also just finished mixing the CD my choir (United Voice) recorded. "Sing Out!" is their debut CD and was a lot of fun to do! I know they'll all be so glad to finally get their hands on their copy. We're having a CD release party on Thursday which should be good fun.
We're also building up to our next big concert, which will be taking place in the summer. I'm really excited about this next one. "Once Upon a Song" will be a celebration of over 100 years of Disney magic, with hits including 'Beauty and the Beast', 'Part of Your World', 'Under The Sea', 'A Whole New World' and many others... what more could you ask for!
We'll be performing in our home venue this time (The Southport Temperance Hall) It's a wonderful old building, built in 1836, with a ballroom and balcony (just lovely). However, it's a little tired looking, so were going to be giving the entrance and the ballroom a good makeover! (You know one of those jobs you keep telling yourself will only be a small one - a bit of emulsion, new carpet... easy!) Anyway, that's todays job. I'm off right now to go and start work on all that.

Lots more to tell, so keep checking back.

See you soon!

     
Above: Southport Temperance Institute