Hillingdon

Philharmonic

Orchestra

Conductor: Peter J Williams Leader: Lucy Cumming

MAGICAL MELODIES FROM THE MUSICALS

Compère: Denis Golden

Saturday 16th March 2019

7.30 pm Winston Churchill Theatre

Programme: £1

Hillingdon Philharmonic Orchestra was formed in 1985 as a local amateur orchestra. Its membership consists of local musicians over the age of 18 who wish to continue and develop their orchestral playing. There are now over sixty registered members. Although there are no formal auditions, players are required to be at least grade seven standard. The Orchestra meets for four rehearsals before each of their three concerts given annually. The concerts are held in different venues within the London Borough of Hillingdon.

A wide and varied repertoire has been performed over the last 33 years. Regular performances of choral works are given in conjunction with the Hillingdon Choral Society. Children's Concerts have been held and two successful outdoor Firework Concerts have been given in Swakeleys House Grounds.

London venues such as the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southwark Cathedral and Cadogan Hall have been used to celebrate important milestones in the history of the orchestra. Our 30th Anniversary Concert saw a number of people awarded lifetime memberships in recognition of their support of the orchestra. We started the 2018-2019 season with an enjoyable Christmas concert in a new venue for us, Oak Wood School in Hillingdon, however our summer concert will see a return to St Mary’s Church in South Ruislip.

New members are always welcome to register with the Orchestra. It is possible to do this online using the orchestra’s website: www.hillingdonphil.btck.co.uk. Further details are also available from the Secretary on 01628 778044 or email hpohonsec@aol.com .

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Hillingdon Philharmonic Orchestra would like to thank the following for their assistance in staging this concert: Dorothy Vickery (telephone box office) Patricia Potter (mailing list) Pro Music International Ltd, Swakeleys Road, Ickenham (ticket sales) David Iggulden (general publicity) Vivien Jackson (poster and programme design) Shellie D’Arcy, Ickenham United Reformed Church (printing of programmes) Hillingdon Choral Society (assistance with front of house)

Many thanks particularly to Gwen & Ken Guy who for many years have helped publicise our concerts by delivering leaflets locally but can no longer continue.

HPO also acknowledges the financial assistance given by the London Borough of Hillingdon.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THIS CONCERT!

Hillingdon

Philharmonic

Orchestra

Welcome.... Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical – humour, pathos, love, anger – are communicated through the words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole. Although musical theatre overlaps with other theatrical forms like opera and dance, it may be distinguished by the equal importance given to the music as compared with the dialogue, movement and other elements. Since the early 20th century, musical theatre stage works have generally been called, simply, musicals. Although music has been a part of dramatic presentations since ancient times, modern Western musical theatre emerged during the 19th century, with many structural elements established by the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. The Olde Tyme Music Hall entertainments also had an influence on establishing the foundations of musical theatre in Britain. The main features of musical theatre are: catchy, memorable and popular songs that tell a story or comment on the action on stage, strong emotions expressed through dramatic music, solo songs, duets, choruses and instrumentals accompanied by an orchestra or band accompaniment, spoken dialogue sometimes over a musical accompaniment and dance sequences. Stage spectacles and magnificent costumes go alongside the music. Musicals are performed around the world. They may be presented in large venues, such as big-budget Broadway or West End productions in New York City or London. Alternatively, musicals may be staged in smaller venues, such as regional theatres, or community theatres. Musicals are often presented by amateur and school groups in churches, schools and other performance spaces. In addition to the United States and Britain, there are vibrant musical theatre scenes in continental Europe, Asia, Australasia, Canada and Latin America. Your compère for this evening is Denis Golden. We hope you enjoy the programme that we have put together for you!

PROGRAMME

Oklahoma! Richard Rodgers (1902-1979), Orchestration Geo L Zalva

Oliver Lionel Bart (1930-1999), Arr Raymond Jones

Wicked Stephen Schwartz (b 1948), Arr Ted Ricketts

Cats Andrew Lloyd Webber (b 1948), Arr Bob Lowden

Les Misérables Claude-Michel Schonberg (b 1944), Arr Bob Lowden

Symphonic Dances from Fiddler on the Roof Jerry Bock (1928-2010), Arr Ira Hearshen

INTERVAL Refreshments available

Overture ‘Candide’ Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)

The Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber (b 1948), Arr Calvin Custer

Guys & Dolls Frank Loesser (1910-1969), Arr Felton Rapley

Mamma Mia! Benny Andersson (b 1946), Bjorn Ulvaeus (b 1945) Stig Anderson (1931-1997),

Arr Richard Ling

West Side Story Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990), Arr Jack Mason

Peter J Williams – Conductor

Peter’s music career began very early on. Born in London, he soon made a mark as at the age of twelve when he became the country’s youngest church organist. By the age of 14 he had formed a local choir and conducted his first choral concert. After leaving school Peter was granted a place at the London College of Music where he studied conducting with Christopher Fry as well as the piano and organ. After graduating he joined the music teaching profession. In 1973 Peter founded and was conductor of the Islington Choral Society, holding that post until 1990. In 1980 he founded Hillingdon Choral Society and five years later, Hillingdon Philharmonic Orchestra. He has continued to conduct both ever since. In addition to these posts he was guest conductor of the Hillingdon Musical Society from 1989 to 1995 and for eight years was chairman of the Music Sub-Committee of the Hillingdon Arts Association. At present Peter continues his work as a Day Course Trainer for teachers, Tutor for the University of Buckingham, Music Examiner for the London College of Music, National Director of Music of the Free Church Choirs (formerly the Free Church Choir Union) as well as a small teaching practice. Over the years Peter has worked with many distinguished soloists. As well as conducting concerts locally he has also conducted concerts in London at the Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall on the South Bank, Cadogan Hall and in a number of cathedrals in the UK and Europe. He has led and directed many concert tours to France, Germany, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Austria and The Nethelands. In December 2015 Peter was awarded the Michael Craxton Award by the Hillingdon Arts Association for outstanding service to the music of Hillingdon over many years. Peter is married and has two daughters and three granddaughters.

Lucy Cumming – Leader

Lucy started playing the violin at the age of eight, joined her first orchestra the same year and has enjoyed performing in orchestras ever since. After several years of playing in the Kent County Youth Orchestra and leading the West Kent Youth Orchestra, she attended Trinity College of Music, London, studying violin with Denis East and chamber music with Vera Kantrovich. While there she won the Len Smith violin competition. After graduating from Trinity College, Lucy worked as a freelance violinist with various orchestras and theatres, leading stage string ensembles for musicians and popular entertainers from Johnny Nash to Des O’Connor. She taught in private schools, Trinity College Junior Department and Adult Education before taking up a full time peripatetic teaching job with Hillingdon Music Service. Since completing a PGCE with the Open University she has continued to teach violin and viola to pupils of all ages, beginners to Diploma standard in mainstream and special schools. She has coached and directed several youth string ensembles and orchestras and undertaken tours to Holland, Italy, Spain with the Senior String orchestra. Lucy has had a long association with various local music groups including Hillingdon Choral Society and Hillingdon Philharmonic Orchestra, playing in many of their concerts over the years.

Hillingdon Philharmonic Orchestra

Our apologies to any players not mentioned on this programme – thank you for playing with us today

Flute Louise Manhire (Principal) Doran Crowhurst

Oboe Lydia Holland (Principal) Nick Bryer

Clarinet Annette Cooney (Principal) Georgina Hookway Tony Donovan (Bass Clarinet)

Saxophone Louise Manhire

Bassoon Malcolm Lewis (Principal) Helen Vincent

French Horn Tim Egan (Principal) Sharon Ide Trumpet Ian Cumming (Principal) Daniel Hill Peter Moxon Ben Crowhurst

Trombone Jane Hurley Duncan Futter John Ide

Tuba Ben Dick

Piano Mariela Cingo

First Violin Lucy Cumming (Leader) Pauline Reap David Iggulden Katherine Cottrell Susan MacKillican Joshua Moore Rosaleen Mann

Second Violin Jackie Gallagher (Principal) Zara Siddiqi Gillian Price Olivia Dunleavey Kathryn Clark Ian Mann Jane Flindt

Viola Keith Grout (Principal) Vivien Jackson Steve Taylor Sheila Dobson

Violoncello Juliet Maclean (Principal) Colin Walsh Rob MacDonald Philippa Nunn Anna Maclean

Double Bass Margaret Thomas David Tugwell

Timpani & Percussion William Jupp James Burton Laura Phillips

If you’re interested in joining the orchestra please contact the Secretary at hpohonsec@aol.com – we are always in need of string and brass players and usually

rehearse 3 times before and on the day of each concert

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Saturday 23 March 2019, 7.30 pm Trinity Orchestra Concert – Conductor: Gonzalo Acosta

Trinity Church, Hindes Road, Harrow, HA1 1RX Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture, Spohr Clarinet Concerto N° 4

(Soloist: Colin Lawson), Beethoven Symphony N° 7 www.trinityorchestra.org.uk

Saturday 6th April 2019 – 7.30 pm Hillingdon Chorus – Pre Tour Concert – Conductor: Peter J Williams

Ickenham United Reformed Church, Swakeleys Road, Ickenham, UB10 8BE Rutter Requiem, Handel Ode on St Cecilia’s Day (selected movements)

Schubert Overture in the Italian Style in C major D591, Haydn Trumpet Concerto (2nd movement)

Saturday 22nd June 2019 – 7.30 pm Hillingdon Philharmonic Orchestra – Classical Concert St Mary’s Church, 9 The Fairway, South Ruislip, HA4 0SP

Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture ‘Fingal’s Cave’, Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto (Soloist: Alexandra Lomeiko, kindly supported by Making Music’s Philip &

Dorothy Green Young Artists Award), Elgar Symphony N° 2 in Eb major, Op 63