Lunchtime Concert Programme

9 May
SONGS OF INNOCENCE AND EXPERIENCE
Sasha Herriman, soprano
Helena Gascoyne, accompanist
Join soprano Sasha Herriman for an uplifting recital of song, with music spanning the genres of classical, jazz and cabaret.
Songs of Innocence and Experience will lead you through the dark soul of cabaret to the bright heights of opera in one
seamless concert.
Sasha is Artistic Director of The Bluebirds Theatre Company. The Bluebirds are touring this summer with
Mozart's Magic Flute. To find out more visit www.thebluebirds.org.uk
Retiring collection in aid of St Peter and St Paul Church, North Curry and St. John’s Church.

13 June
TIME TO TRAVEL, TIME TO WISH AND TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
Josephine Cresswell, soprano
Andrew Carter, accompanist

Travel with Josie to explore the music from the world of the musicals and opera and enjoy some familiar songs and
perhaps something new to you.
All too quickly the journey will come to an end when it will be time to say goodbye.
Retiring collection in aid of STAR - Somerset Trust for Arts and Recreation and St. John’s Church.

11 July
TEA FOR TWO
Alex Roche, guitar
Sally Hedges, flute

Sally Hedges and Alex Roche perform a varied recital of treasures for flute and classical guitar. They will be playing music that spans centuries, covering the world over, all for the intimate ensemble of guitar and flute. There will be songs, dances and everything in between!
Retiring collection in aid of Autistica, the UK's leading autism research charity and St. John’s Church.

8 August
LOVE, LUST, REJECTION AND FRIENDSHIP
Eleanor Coton, soprano
Russell Oakley, tenor
Sam Baker, accompanist
Ellie and Russell will explore different relationships throughout opera, with some popular duets and arias.They are regular soloists with Somerset Opera and together with Sam as accompanist the three will be guaranteed to keep us
entertained throughout the concert. Retiring collection in aid of The Migraine Trust and St John’s Church.

12 September
NEW YEAR CONCERT
King’s College, Taunton

At the start of the new academic year, pupils from King’s College, Taunton will perform a selection of solos, chamber music and jazz, with something for everyone.
Retiring collection in aid of Versus Arthritis and St. John’s Church

10 October
YOUNG MUSICIANS' SHOWCASE
Taunton School

High-flying musicians, of various ages from Taunton School will be returning to St. John's Church to present a programme of various ages and genre.
Retiring collection in aid of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Service and St John’s Church.

14 November
ADVANCED MUSICIANS PERFORM
Wellington School

A scintillating showcase of musical talent featuring a group of Award-holding students with a wide range of ages, stages and styles.
Retiring collection in aid of Reminiscence Learning, a local dementia Charity and St John’s Church.