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News From Amici Cantate
As we head to the new term, after a long and at times very sunny summer break, we look forward to catching up with our friends once again. We plan to extend our rehearsal on Saturday 27th September, where you can bring your packed lunch/picnic and have an informal chat. We will be asking for your preference for social events, big or small, so get your thinking caps on!
James Davey, our musical director will be sharing some choral insights on our social media channels. Therefore, we are launching a new Amici Instagram account this term so do join @amici_cantate lots of new content to come!
We are excited to share that as one of the commissioning choirs of a new choral piece by Joanna L’ Estrange “A Season to Sing” we will be performing this work at the Methodist Church in Bishop’s Stortford in November. This piece celebrates the 300th Anniversary of the publication of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
First in the calendar is our annual coming together with our fellow choral choirs at the Bishop’s Stortford Choral Choir Festival where we share and celebrate all things choral and glorious!
Upcoming Events
12/9/2025 Instagram first post of the Choir Chronicles - see below
4/10/2025 2pm The Bishop’s Stortford Choral Choir Festival
26/11/2025 12.30pm Mini Concert St Mary’s Church Standon
29/11/2025 6pm “A Season to Sing” by Joanna
L’ Estrange – The Methodist Church
18/12/2025 8pm Masonic Carols Saffron Walden
Want to join us?
The choir welcomes new members in all voice parts.
Pop along any Saturday and give us a try! We will have some music so you can join in or simply listen. Join for free for four weeks before deciding if you want to commit.
If you would like to join this friendly group please do contact
secretary@amicicantate.org.uk
We rehearse each Saturday 10am – 1pm at Thorn Grove Primary School, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 5LB
A Season to Sing …
the reviews are in!
“one of the best choral works of the century”
“a revolutionary Choral re-imagining of The Four Seasons”
“full of wit and humour”
“It’s going to run and run, this one” Gareth Malone OBE
Head over to our brand new Instagram page @amici_cantate
or our Facebook page for more information
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Autumn 2025 Newsletter 2
Sun, 12 Oct 2025News From Amici Cantate
It was great to see so many of you at the picnic. Our members arrived with plenty of picnic hampers in tow, fond memories of their summer break to share and enthusiasm for the coming term of singing. Do let us know if you would like to hold this event once a term?
Sign up to become a member of Amici today, we’d love to welcome new singers to our next social!
Next up is the mini concert at Standon, if you would like to attend but have not committed yet let us know your attendance as it looks to be a lovely, relaxed affair, do bring your friends along. It is a free concert with a retiring collection for charity.
We are still collating ideas, but as you can see with our upcoming events, “You Say, We Listen” we will share more information over the coming weeks.
Our first Meet Our Members: Quick Fire Q&A post on Instagram was made by yes … you guessed me! We would love to post your thoughts so please do bring back your completed questionnaires.
We are making great progress on “A Season to Sing” as was demonstrated at the Choir Festival. As James shared, Joanna L’Estrange will be in the audience for our performance so please do sell lots of tickets. Tickets sales are now live on the website.
The Fun Sing in January will be full of new music for both our members and guests, this will include singing in rounds, some generally well-known pieces and a start on our new pieces. So, if you have any friends, neighbours or family that would like a taste of what being part of Amici Cantate is, spread the word.
Upcoming Events
26/11/2025 12.30pm Mini Concert - St Mary’s Church Standon
29/11/2025 6pm “A Season to Sing” by Joanna L’ Estrange – The Methodist Church
13/12/2025 Christmas Concert in aid of Isabel Hospice – The Chapel, Haileybury
18/12/2025 8pm Masonic Carols - Saffron Walden
17/01/2026 Fun Sing
March 2026 One day workshop – date to follow
June 2026 Summer Concert - “Something a bit different this summer?” more details to follow!
03/12/2026 Wassail – Thaxted Church with the Thaxted Singers and Dame Bradbury School Choir
The Choir Festival
The Choir Festival proved to be as joyous as always. Many in the audience were impressed with the body percussion in the Summer Storm and Josie mentioned the tightness of the middle section in “Too Darn Hot” the whispered three part Hot, It’s Hot in three parts, great to get such glowing feedback.
“Let the River Run” showcased the ability that music sung together can literally raise the roof, what a sound!
Want to join us?
The choir welcomes new members in all voice parts.
Pop along any Saturday and give us a try! We will have some music so you can join in or simply listen. Join for free for four weeks before deciding if you want to commit.
If you would like to join this friendly group, please do contact
secretary@amicicantate.org.uk
We rehearse each Saturday 10am – 1pm at Thorn Grove Primary School, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 5LB
Head over to our brand new Instagram page @amici_cantate
or our Facebook page for more information
It was great to see so many of you at the picnic. Our members arrived with plenty of picnic hampers in tow, fond memories of their summer break to share and enthusiasm for the coming term of singing. Do let us know if you would like to hold this event once a term?
Sign up to become a member of Amici today, we’d love to welcome new singers to our next social!
Next up is the mini concert at Standon, if you would like to attend but have not committed yet let us know your attendance as it looks to be a lovely, relaxed affair, do bring your friends along. It is a free concert with a retiring collection for charity.
We are still collating ideas, but as you can see with our upcoming events, “You Say, We Listen” we will share more information over the coming weeks.
Our first Meet Our Members: Quick Fire Q&A post on Instagram was made by yes … you guessed me! We would love to post your thoughts so please do bring back your completed questionnaires.
We are making great progress on “A Season to Sing” as was demonstrated at the Choir Festival. As James shared, Joanna L’Estrange will be in the audience for our performance so please do sell lots of tickets. Tickets sales are now live on the website.
The Fun Sing in January will be full of new music for both our members and guests, this will include singing in rounds, some generally well-known pieces and a start on our new pieces. So, if you have any friends, neighbours or family that would like a taste of what being part of Amici Cantate is, spread the word.
Upcoming Events
26/11/2025 12.30pm Mini Concert - St Mary’s Church Standon
29/11/2025 6pm “A Season to Sing” by Joanna L’ Estrange – The Methodist Church
13/12/2025 Christmas Concert in aid of Isabel Hospice – The Chapel, Haileybury
18/12/2025 8pm Masonic Carols - Saffron Walden
17/01/2026 Fun Sing
March 2026 One day workshop – date to follow
June 2026 Summer Concert - “Something a bit different this summer?” more details to follow!
03/12/2026 Wassail – Thaxted Church with the Thaxted Singers and Dame Bradbury School Choir
The Choir Festival
The Choir Festival proved to be as joyous as always. Many in the audience were impressed with the body percussion in the Summer Storm and Josie mentioned the tightness of the middle section in “Too Darn Hot” the whispered three part Hot, It’s Hot in three parts, great to get such glowing feedback.
“Let the River Run” showcased the ability that music sung together can literally raise the roof, what a sound!
Want to join us?
The choir welcomes new members in all voice parts.
Pop along any Saturday and give us a try! We will have some music so you can join in or simply listen. Join for free for four weeks before deciding if you want to commit.
If you would like to join this friendly group, please do contact
secretary@amicicantate.org.uk
We rehearse each Saturday 10am – 1pm at Thorn Grove Primary School, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 5LB
Head over to our brand new Instagram page @amici_cantate
or our Facebook page for more information
Autumn 2025 Newsletter 1
Sun, 14 Sep 2025News From Amici Cantate
As we head to the new term, after a long and at times very sunny summer break, we look forward to catching up with our friends once again. We plan to extend our rehearsal on Saturday 27th September, where you can bring your packed lunch/picnic and have an informal chat. We will be asking for your preference for social events, big or small, so get your thinking caps on!
James Davey, our musical director will be sharing some choral insights on our social media channels. Therefore, we are launching a new Amici Instagram account this term so do join @amici_cantate lots of new content to come!
We are excited to share that as one of the commissioning choirs of a new choral piece by Joanna L’ Estrange “A Season to Sing” we will be performing this work at the Methodist Church in Bishop’s Stortford in November. This piece celebrates the 300th Anniversary of the publication of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
First in the calendar is our annual coming together with our fellow choral choirs at the Bishop’s Stortford Choral Choir Festival where we share and celebrate all things choral and glorious!
Upcoming Events
12/9/2025 Instagram first post of the Choir Chronicles - see below
4/10/2025 2pm The Bishop’s Stortford Choral Choir Festival
26/11/2025 12.30pm Mini Concert St Mary’s Church Standon
29/11/2025 6pm “A Season to Sing” by Joanna
L’ Estrange – The Methodist Church
18/12/2025 8pm Masonic Carols Saffron Walden
Want to join us?
The choir welcomes new members in all voice parts.
Pop along any Saturday and give us a try! We will have some music so you can join in or simply listen. Join for free for four weeks before deciding if you want to commit.
If you would like to join this friendly group please do contact
secretary@amicicantate.org.uk
We rehearse each Saturday 10am – 1pm at Thorn Grove Primary School, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 5LB
A Season to Sing …
the reviews are in!
“one of the best choral works of the century”
“a revolutionary Choral re-imagining of The Four Seasons”
“full of wit and humour”
“It’s going to run and run, this one” Gareth Malone OBE
Head over to our brand new Instagram page @amici_cantate
or our Facebook page for more information
