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The Apple Pips
Eight singers, as well as practising with the main choir on Monday evenings,
meet at Pam's home most Thursday evenings to practise a completely different
repertoire. This small group, known as the Apple Pips,
is an integral part of the Appledore
Singers and perform to complement a whole choir's evening performances. They
comprise of 1st & 2nd Sopranos and Alto voices.
The Group enjoys the intimacy of a smaller group and practices are usually fun
sessions as well as getting to know the pieces well enough to perform at
concerts. With fewer numbers than the main choir, it enables the music to be
learnt more quickly. Performances can involve the use of 'props' - anything from Canes and Straw
Boaters for 'Puttin' on the Ritz' to second-hand items of clothing and curly
wigs for 'Second-hand Rose'.
Christmas brings a wonderful selection of songs with some real fun numbers (such
as 'Santa Claus is coming to town' - Pam's favourite) and more traditional
melodies ('How far is it to Bethlehem'.)
The voices of Chris Beechey and Anthony Chambers add a base line which brings a
different dimension to the sound.
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