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SUMMARY:Small Wonders - a music concert about the consolation of nature
DESCRIPTION:“SMALL WONDERS”\nNew choir work reflects on the consolation of nature \nOn September 19th a unique performance comes to Shaftesbury. ‘Small Wonders’ is an ambitious new work of 30 songs for choir\, soloists and instrumentalists\, composed and conducted by Helen Porter. The work premiered to a full house in May at the Tavistock Music Festival. One of the organisers said: \n“It was he most beautiful and poignant work that I have heard in the church and deserves a much wider audience.People were so enthralled — one could hear the audience listening. I honestly can’t think of words good enough to describe how absolutely wonderful this concert was.” \nSet in the first year of the Covid pandemic\, the songs in Small Wonders take us on a journey through the seasons with our senses more keenly tuned to the sights and sounds of nature. We are drawn into the lives of some of the smallest creatures who live in our shared environment and explore our need to create stories and myths around them to bring us consolation in difficult times. The songs\, in an eclectic mix of genres – classical\, musical theatre\, jazz\, folk\, cabaret and contemporary – reflect the marvellous diversity of the natural world around us.\nPeople may remember Helen Porter from the years around the millenium when she worked for Common Ground’s ‘Confluence’ project\, teaming up with Shaftesbury composer Karen Wimhurst\, who is one of the instrumentalist in Small Wonders. \nSmall Wonders\, performed by the Calstock Big Jazz Choir\, was written in memory of a much loved member of Helen’s choir\, Jennie Peach\, who sadly died in 2024. Jennie’s positive outlook on life is beautifully woven into the fabric of the songs\, at some moments fast\, funny and dramatic\, whilst thoughtful and consoling at others. \nHelen Porter says: “This work is a journey of hope\, a reminder of our responsibilities as shared inhabitants of the earth and the power of music\, song and nature to lift our spirits in dark times…” \nSmall Wonders will be performed on September19th\, 7.30 pm\, at St Peter’s Church in Shaftesbury. Tickets can be booked via www.wegottickets.com (search for Small Wonders)
URL:https://thisissouthwest.com/event/small-wonders-a-music-concert-about-the-consolation-of-nature/2026-09-19/1/
LOCATION:Shaftesbury\, St Peter’s Church\, High Street\, Shaftesbury\, SP7 8JW
CATEGORIES:Concert,Dorset,Music
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SUMMARY:Small Wonders - a music concert about the consolation of nature
DESCRIPTION:“SMALL WONDERS”\nNew choir work reflects on the consolation of nature \nOn September 19th a unique performance comes to Shaftesbury. ‘Small Wonders’ is an ambitious new work of 30 songs for choir\, soloists and instrumentalists\, composed and conducted by Helen Porter. The work premiered to a full house in May at the Tavistock Music Festival. One of the organisers said: \n“It was he most beautiful and poignant work that I have heard in the church and deserves a much wider audience.People were so enthralled — one could hear the audience listening. I honestly can’t think of words good enough to describe how absolutely wonderful this concert was.” \nSet in the first year of the Covid pandemic\, the songs in Small Wonders take us on a journey through the seasons with our senses more keenly tuned to the sights and sounds of nature. We are drawn into the lives of some of the smallest creatures who live in our shared environment and explore our need to create stories and myths around them to bring us consolation in difficult times. The songs\, in an eclectic mix of genres – classical\, musical theatre\, jazz\, folk\, cabaret and contemporary – reflect the marvellous diversity of the natural world around us.\nPeople may remember Helen Porter from the years around the millenium when she worked for Common Ground’s ‘Confluence’ project\, teaming up with Shaftesbury composer Karen Wimhurst\, who is one of the instrumentalist in Small Wonders. \nSmall Wonders\, performed by the Calstock Big Jazz Choir\, was written in memory of a much loved member of Helen’s choir\, Jennie Peach\, who sadly died in 2024. Jennie’s positive outlook on life is beautifully woven into the fabric of the songs\, at some moments fast\, funny and dramatic\, whilst thoughtful and consoling at others. \nHelen Porter says: “This work is a journey of hope\, a reminder of our responsibilities as shared inhabitants of the earth and the power of music\, song and nature to lift our spirits in dark times…” \nSmall Wonders will be performed on September19th\, 7.30 pm\, at St Peter’s Church in Shaftesbury. Tickets can be booked via www.wegottickets.com (search for Small Wonders)
URL:https://thisissouthwest.com/event/small-wonders-a-music-concert-about-the-consolation-of-nature/2026-09-19/2/
LOCATION:Shaftesbury\, St Peter’s Church\, High Street\, Shaftesbury\, SP7 8JW
CATEGORIES:Concert,Dorset,Music
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SUMMARY:Once Upon A Rhyme Show
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to Sing\, Dance\, Rhyme\, Repeat with Once Upon a Rhyme\, the brand-new children’s show bringing nursery rhyme characters to life like never before! \nJoin some of your favourite nursery rhyme characters on a fun-filled adventure – whether you’re bopping with Egg Sheeran\, singing with Farmer MacDoodle\, rocking out with Goldirocks\, or clapping along with Alice and Bunny – every moment is designed to get kids moving\, grooving and singing along. \nOur friends have got a super important Super Show to perform at\, but a pesky storm has made things a bit higgledy-piggledy! They need your help find everything that’s missing and to put things right in time. Join them on their adventure\, packed with catchy tunes and plenty of dancing\, as they find that when they’re together nothing is really missing at all! \nEvery performance includes an exclusive FREE meet and greet opportunity to meet some stars of the show! \nOnce Upon a Rhyme is a magical mix of storybook charm and pop concert energy – a must-see for families who love music\, fun\, and a little bit of fairytale sparkle! \nRunning Time : 60 Mins\, no interval + Meet and Greet after show
URL:https://thisissouthwest.com/event/once-upon-a-rhyme-show/
LOCATION:Wimborne\, Wimborne\, Dorset
CATEGORIES:Dorset,Music,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Character Wonderland":MAILTO:miki@mascots-inc.com
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