MUSIC FESTIVAL 2009

"THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC"

in aid of the Church Hall Project

Thanks to your generosity we made £880.00

OCTARIUM are a small, four part singing for pleasure group based in Merseyside, each member having several years choral experience in their own right.  Octarium came into being in 2005, created to perform one or two pieces at a local church concert.
ST PHILIP'S GUITAR GROUP (Jo, Diane, Pauline, Jonathan, Michael and Jim) contributes to the music at St Philip's Church.  They were launched on Palm Sunday 2008, their debut song being 'Give me oil in my lamp'.  If you enjoy singing or playing any instruments whatever your age or ability call Jo on 928 3902
LUDO are a 3 piece Folk/Country group (Des, Jim and Jim) who all play for Waterloo Chess Club where they got the idea to get together as a band.  They are available for private functions.
LOS MUCHACHOS - Enrique was born in Cadiz in Spain and moved to Liverpool 30 years ago.  He played at Liverpool Airport as part of an event to launch Easyjet's route to Alicante.  He is available to play at Spanish events in the area.  He is joined here by his grandson, Leon.
LITHERLAND'S next generation of guitarists - Michael and Leon team up in the interval!!!!!!

A big thank you to all who contributed to the evening's entertainment, and all who supported the event
NOVA SCOTIA BAND - The original band was formed in 1990 playing the local pubs in Liverpool and later folk festivals in Ireland, Wales, Germany and Spain.  Based now in Crosby the present line up is Gerry Fox on lead vocals, George Wilson on bodrahn, harmonica and vocals, Steve Fletcher on banjo and Mike Hulme on fiddle.
CHRIS McKEE lives in Aughton, where she is a stay-at-home mum to her two daughters aged 3 and 4.  She studied singing with Barbara Dix in Southport before pursuing a career as a solicitor.  She is currently a member of the Ormskirk Music Society choir and the Cantique Music Group.
JONATHAN CAREN plays the keyboard or organ during Sunday worship, and is also a member of the Guitar Group.  He attained Grade 3 distinction in Electronic Keyboard from London College of Music.  he also attends the annual organ course at Liverpool Cathedral.
JO HOUSLEY started singing in church choirs at the age of 9.  A choral scholarship enabled her to join a country girls' choir and take singing lessons.  As a young adult, Jo was invited to join the Erleigh Cantors, a small chamber choir which toured cathedrals and greater churches during academic holidays.  Today Jo is an active member of The Liverpool Welsh Choral Union, leads 
St Philip's Music Group and is a member of the Guitar Group.
If you would like to make a further contribution to the Church Hall Appeal then please speak to Pat Martin (922 4941) or Andrew Housley (928 3902)