CoSMOS City of Sunderland Millennium Orchestral Society	NEWSLETTER Dec 2001/ Jan & Feb 2002

The Christmas Concert The Christmas Concert was a great success. Thanks to all those who helped by donating refreshments, and in other ways. Thanks to the members of West Park Church who once again erected and dismantled the staging. Also to the musicians who came to help out at the last minute. Annual General Meeting The AGM will be held on WEDNESDAY 6th MARCH at 7pm in West Park Church. No music practice will run that evening. Social activities will be included. lnstruments If anyone knows of any musical instruments which are looking for good homes, and would like to be used in teaching, please contact Rupert. These could be given to the Society or provided on long-term loan.

Member’s News We were sorry to learn of the theft of Rupert’s car, and the music that was inside. Most of the music will be covered by insurance, but if anyone does see any offered for sale at a cheap rate or otherwise, please let Rupert know.  Next Concerts The next concert will be performed by the Symphony Orchestra on Saturday 27th April 2002 at 7.30pm in West Park Church. (NOTE - this is a change of date from that originally published) The programme will include 3rd Symphony (Organ) by Saint-Saens, Carmen Suite, and The Barber of Seville Overture. Alison Barton. of Scottish Opera, will be appearing as guest soloist. Tickets £5 and £8  Other News • The Civic authorities have given the Society permission to use the centre of the City Coat-of-Arms (the shield) on publicity material. • Membership renewal forms are now being distributed. Please pay as soon as possible. The option is being given to pay in instalments. Editorial Address: 64 Kirkstone Avenue, FuIwell, SUNDERLAND. SR51NH TeI.(O191) 5491784

FORTHCOMING EVENTS......	SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Saturday 15th June, Durham Riverside Saturday 31st August, Corbridge Sunday 15th September, Empire Theatre, 7.3Opm

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