Pontefract Music Festival

It's that time of year again and decision time - do we compete or enter for fun?  The first time we entered Pontefract Music Festival we entered the Sing for Fun category, then last year we had to drop out because we had no MD or accompanist.  This year with so many excellent choirs competing we decided to once again opt for the fun category; we are after all a singing for pleasure group and not particularly competitive.  We are looking forward to taking part and hearing the adjudicators comments.  We love our Wednesday choir sessions but it is always good to have an audience and we have been practicing our two numbers so we can sing - wait for it - OFF THE BOOKS!  Never did I think I would utter those words, whenever I have broached the subject in the past the look of horror and the shouts of protest meant that I had more or less given up on the idea.  So I am not sure how we find ourselves singing without looking at the music but I have to say I am made up and a very proud woman.   It makes such a difference to the sound and lovely to see peoples faces rather than looking at the tops of heads.

This will be my first festival as choir conductor so it is a bit nerve wracking for me, I will just have to pretend it is a normal rehearsal night and hope for the best.  I will however have the support of 12 lovely singers all looking and smiling and singing their best.  Bring it on!!!!