Post 185 Carols in the Cathedral

TV One come to town to record Carols

Television One’s Praise Be programme are recording New Zealand carols in Palmerston North for the playing on their Christmas Day special 2006.

Anyone and everybody is welcome to take part in the recording which will be held at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 197 Broadway Avenue, 7 to 10 pm.

Those wishing to share in this event should attend two rehearsals, the first taking place on Wednesday 29 November, 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm, and the final taking place on Sunday 3 December, 7 pm to 10 pm, both at the Cathedral.

Well-known Manawatu music leaders will take part, including Music Director Roy Tankersley, organist Alison Stewart, pianist Guy Donaldson, the Salvation Army Brass Band led by Mark Stone, and other local instrumentals.
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Local Coordinator, John Thornley, says most of the carols and hymns will feature New Zealand composers and hymnwriters, including Shirley Murray, Colin Gibson, Jenny McCleod, Jillian Bray, Bill Bennett and Cecily Sheehy. He said, ‘We are delighted that Praise Be have chosen Palmerston North to record their 2006 Christmas Special, and are confident the Cathedral roof will ring to the sounds of glorious singing for this TV Christmas highlight.’

A separate recording session on Tuesday 5 December will feature local choirs, including the Palmerton North Choral Society, the Renaissance Singers, the women’s choir Camerata, Huntly School and the Palmerston North Children’s Choir.