Press Release
St Bart’s Church in King Edward Road, Bath, will be the venue for a free admission concert on Saturday evening March 1st commencing at 7.30pm. Performing will be THE Bath Chorus mixed-voice choir conducted by Grenville Jones.
Grenville started the auditioned choir three years ago and since that time they have become one of the leading groups in the South West. They have appeared at Bath Abbey on many occasions and the concert on Saturday March 1st will include items old and new from their popular repertoire.
Keeping the St David’s day theme the guest artist will be harpist Jessica Chappell who is currently in her third year at Bath Spa University where she studies music and plays for the Bath Spa University orchestra.
Growing up on the coast of South Wales, Jessica began her musical education at the age of five, first learning piano and later, harp. Since then, Jessica’s love of the harp has led her to perform around the UK in a variety of settings, including concerts, functions, charity events and weddings, where she has made a few television appearances including ‘Four Weddings’, playing the harp at a Halloween themed wedding.
Jessica has also worked as a session musician for bands, competed in and won regional festivals and has given workshops and presentations on the harp at Primary Schools.
The concert will be supporting local charities nominated by St Bart’s and everyone is welcome.
Grenville Jones said;
“We are fortunate to rehearse at St Bart’s every Monday evening and enjoy the wonderful acoustic.
“This is our chance to say thank to the church for welcoming us each week and we look forward to performing our St David’s day concert with Jessica as our very special guest.”
ENDS
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934
St Bart’s Church in King Edward Road, Bath, will be the venue for a free admission concert on Saturday evening March 1st commencing at 7.30pm. Performing will be THE Bath Chorus mixed-voice choir conducted by Grenville Jones.
Grenville started the auditioned choir three years ago and since that time they have become one of the leading groups in the South West. They have appeared at Bath Abbey on many occasions and the concert on Saturday March 1st will include items old and new from their popular repertoire.
Keeping the St David’s day theme the guest artist will be harpist Jessica Chappell who is currently in her third year at Bath Spa University where she studies music and plays for the Bath Spa University orchestra.
Growing up on the coast of South Wales, Jessica began her musical education at the age of five, first learning piano and later, harp. Since then, Jessica’s love of the harp has led her to perform around the UK in a variety of settings, including concerts, functions, charity events and weddings, where she has made a few television appearances including ‘Four Weddings’, playing the harp at a Halloween themed wedding.
Jessica has also worked as a session musician for bands, competed in and won regional festivals and has given workshops and presentations on the harp at Primary Schools.
The concert will be supporting local charities nominated by St Bart’s and everyone is welcome.
Grenville Jones said;
“We are fortunate to rehearse at St Bart’s every Monday evening and enjoy the wonderful acoustic.
“This is our chance to say thank to the church for welcoming us each week and we look forward to performing our St David’s day concert with Jessica as our very special guest.”
ENDS
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934