As fans of the Fellside Singers may know we sang the Henry Girls song, Here Beside Me at Annie and Ed's wedding. An arrangement they wrote specially for us.
Well last month they contacted us to say that they had a gig in Carlisle and would we like to join them on stage to perform the song with them, of course we would!
After a quick pre-gig run through with them, on cue we rose from the audience and joined them on stage much to surprise of the rest the crowd.
We held a friends and family gathering for our last session of the term. Partners, children and all came to listen to an informal performance of a few favourites from our repertoire. A communal bring and share meal with ample Pimms added to the party. Here are few of the highlights...
As you may have seen and heard BBC had a Music Day on 5th June. As part of Cumbria's contribution BBC Radio Cumbria had a day of local music. Fellside Singers played their part with our version of Wild Mountain Thyme going out on the Caroline Robertson show.
Choirs are often called upon to perform at weddings but this one was even more special as Annie and Ed met each other whilst singing in our choir! There was a third connection as Paul, their chosen celebrant is also a member!
Ed, Paul and Annie
We were honoured to sing during the ceremony and then entertained every one with some of the happy couple's favourites in the evening.
During the ceremony
As well as their chosen songs we surprised them with a new and wholly appropriate song. One of our members had heard the Henry Girls performing Here Beside Me and thought that the lyrics were very moving. So we asked the Henry Girls if they would allow us to perform their song, not only did they say yes they offered to record a special 3 part a cappella version, which they did in their dressing room whilst on tour in Germany.
