Past Events

Our entry in to this year’s Music Festival was confirmed for Saturday 24th March; and we were first to sing in our category – ‘Youth Club Choirs’.

Our choice of music, demonstrating the choir’s ability to sing at two different tempos, the singing of one piece ‘a cappella’, and the strength of our soloists, were all commended by the adjudicator. A very big thank you from the committee to all the choir members who took part. As always, you did yourselves proud.

For a number at PYS this was their first time on the ice; but after a few tentative trips round the rink, holding on to the side when it felt appropriate, everyone got the hang of it. There were also a number of penguins dotted about the rink to give you a helping hand!!

A big thank you to the staff at Planet Ice for looking after us throughout the afternoon.

The wedding took place at St Mary’s church, Wansford; being held on a rainy December afternoon between 1pm and 2pm. The turn out from PYS members was so good the choir almost didn’t fit in to the stalls in the church! The congregation found the rendition of Jerusalem uplifting and were extremely impressed with the performance given throughout the ceremomy.

Carols Concert Poster

What a marvellous end to 2011! It was wonderful to hear both sections of Peterborough Young Singer’s choir working together so well. The senior section demonstrated their considerable musical talent singing ‘A Child is Born’ and ‘The Coventry Carol’, and the junior section performed a great rendition of ‘Frosty the Snowman’. The final carol sung as an echo to The Gildenburgh’s lead, and titled ‘From Highest Heaven’, proved that PYS are able to match the performance of choirs with many more years experience.

All who performed should be very proud of themselves.

After the morning rehearsal parents came along to ECC to join with the choir in a ‘bring and share’ get together; and to socialise for the last hour of our final rehearsal of the term.

Each member of the choir received a small chocolate selection box as a thank you for their efforts.

We joined the Kings School students at Morrisons, in Stanground, for a morning’s fund raising activities. PYS provided the festive entertainment whilst the King’s pupils concentrated on helping the shoppers pack their bags. A big thank you to Steve Dadge, the Store Manager, and his staff for supplying both parties with drinks, snacks and a room to hang out in during break times.

The choir met at Elton Garden Centre for 1.45pm; gathering in the conservatory to begin their carol singing. It was another lovely opportunity to kick start Christmas and allowed family and friends an opportunity to hear PYS sing; the Elton Garden Centre cafeteria was full to bursting during the ‘a capella’ performance!

The choir sang at Dobbies Garden Centre for two hours entertaining all Dobbies’ customers who were getting ideas for Xmas gifts. PYS received many lovely comments from all who heard them sing, saying how nice it was to see the choir enjoying themselves so much.

A big thanks to all the parents who stayed to support us; a wonderful taster for our concert with the Gildenburgh on the 17th December.