Making Music

Mendelssohn's "Elijah" was the choice of Teign Choral Society for it's winter concert. This is a great favourite with audiences who appreciate the opportunity to hear top class soloists singing wonderful Arias, Recitatives, stirring Chorus and orchestral pieces. For foot soldiers like me in the choir it was hard work sparing time to attend the many rehearsals necessary to satisfy the strict demands of our Musical Director, John Scarfe whose skill in keeping the large orchestra, soloists and choir in tune and on time throughout this magnificent work was impressive. Soloists were Naomi Marshall, Rebecca Smith, Iain MacLeod-Jones and Stephen Foulkes. A special mention of the orchestra, the JUPT (Joined Up Thinking Project)Ensemble, who despite losing vital funding still ensure that over 80 young string players regularly take part in activities and national events.