City of Sunderland Millennium
Orchestral Society

NEWSLETTER - October/November 2002

Concert at the Empire Theatre, Sunderland

The Symphony Orchestra was engaged by The Lazarus Foundation to perform on Sunday 15^th September. The Foundation underwrote the cost of the musician’s expenses. Proceeds from the concert will be used to offer local children the opportunity to attend the pantomime in the theatre at Christmas. The Sunderland Echo gave good publicity to the event and Roy Horabin wrote a suitable review. It was generally felt that this was the best performance by the orchestra to date. The soloist and the choir were greatly appreciated.

Damage to Notice Board

The CoSMOS notice board located on the wall outside West Park Church was forced out of its frame and damaged beyond repair on the night of 22^nd August. The firm who made the sign, ‘Signs Express,’ have agreed to replace the sign with one of slightly modified construction at cost. We are very grateful for their generosity.

Sponsorship

The Trust has donated £2000 to underwrite the setting-up costs of the Symphony Orchestra.

Welcome

To three new Friends: Miss A. Thompson, Miss M. Thompson and Miss R. Thompson.

Change of address of Membership Secretary

Heather Peel now lives at:

62 Aln Street,
Hebburn,
Tyne and Wear,
NE31 1XT
Tel: 07765 366658

Next Concert

‘Opera for All’ Friday 18th October, 7.30pm West Park Church
Artistes:	Rachel Law – Soprano Helen Garside – Soprano Rupert Hanson – Bass Baritone & Compere
Accompanists:	Diane Scott-McGrath & Roy Horabin with Sunderland Symphony Orchestra Ensemble.
Programme:	Includes Arias and Orchestral Excerpts by Mozart, Puccini, Saint-Saens, Verdi & Wagner.
Tickets:	£3.00 or pay at the door.
Box Office:	0191 534 2413

Editorial address
64 Kirkstone Avenue
Fulwell
Sunderland
SR5 1NH
Tel. 0191 549 1784

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