20071117 Musicardo Melody
Title:- 20071117 Musicardo Melody
Author:- Paul Clarke
Subject:- Performance of Musicardo Magic in the Melody
Location:- St Chritophers Church Hall
Date:- 17 October 2007
Time:- 7.3pm
Media:- HDV1080i, DVD
Duration:- 2 Hr. 20 Mins
SUMMARY
Performance of Musicardo Magic in the Melody
Welcome ladies and gentlemen to this production by Musicardo of Magic in the Melody. Tonight the full cast, which includes over 50 local students and performers, shall present to you a varied selection of music covering everything from hit musicals such as Oliver and The Sound of Music, to country classics such as Rose Garden and Neon Moon. Some of the younger members of our cast attend the John Brookes School of Irish Dancing and I am very pleased to be having them perform a number of traditional Irish dance displays tonight. This will be the first time Musicardo has put on a production with the assistance of local students and their tutors and I would like to thank Luton Sixth Form music tutor Ross Purves for all his help and support. The Luton Sixth Form Brass Group will be opening the show with a rousing selection of instrumental performances which include pieces such as The Battle Hymn of the Republic and Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair. The brass group consists of twelve accomplished grade eight musicians led by Simon Router from Luton Music Service, who is a well known local conductor. The second half of tonight's show will be opened by the Luton Sixth Form Gospel Choir, who will be performing Heaven by Mary Mary along with a number of other inspiring displays of choral gospel numbers. The choir consists of 16 singing members, accompanied on electric piano and drums. It is led by Sandra Morris, who is a local singer and musician who also works with a number of school choirs. Magic in the Melody is performed as a part of Young at Hearts Festival 2007. This is an annual celebration of the arts, now in its fifth year, run by Beds Senior Citizens' Arts and Recreational Forum. This series of events is held annually in Luton in order to commemorate International Older Person Day (October 1st). Musicardo has participated in this festival for the past three years. Our group was set up to allow local performers, scriptwriters, songwriters and musicians to develop their talents and perform for the local community. Tonight's show has brought together a vast number of local people who have worked very hard to make this event a success. It is the result of all their hard work and I hope you find it an exciting and enjoyable experience to watch! Ken Robbins (Producer)
SCENES
Musicardo
Cohn Banerjee kira Magee
Caitlin Cawdell Steven Munn
Judith Coen Frankie Prazer
Ailish Gaughan Lana Prazer
Liz Haliman Thalia Prazer
Dave Holes (Sound Technician) Harry Rappaport
Tony Heathcote (Pianist) Ella Richards
Dave Howarth (Lead Guitarist) Andrew Robbins
Spencer Jordan Paige Simmonds
Ann Magee Jack Stoughton
Gerry Magee Sam Watkins
Luton Sixth Form Brass Group
Andeep Birring Melina Lomax
Stephen Bradley Sam Morton
Mark Hopper Andrew Peck
Joe Fitzpatrick Hannah Prince
Timothy Kingham Rosie Saxton
Luton Sixth Form Brass Group
1. Fanfare
(John Iveson)
2. The Battle Hymn Of The Republic
(Traditional Arrangement by Roger Harvey)
3. Concierto de Aranjuez
(Joaquin Rodrigo. Arrangement by Simon Router)
4. Mr Jums
(Three Bass Cats by Chris Hazell)
5. Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair
(Foster. Arrangement by Roger Harvey)
6. Just A Closer Walk
(Traditional. Arrangement by Alan Fernie)
Irish Dancing
7. Reel Caitlin Cawdell, Ailish Gaughan,
Kira Magee and Ella Richards
8. Slip Jig Caitlin Cawdell, Ailish Gaughan,
Kira Magee and Ella Richards
Musicals Selection
9. I'd Do Anything Ann Magee, Harry Rappaport and
(Oliver) Andrew Robbins with
Tony Heathcote (pianist)
10. You're The One That I Want Liz Hallman and Frankie Prazer
(Grease)
11. Selection from Sweet Charity Loretta Seaton
(Sweet Charity)
12. Over The Rainbow Judith Coen
(The Wizard Of Oz)
13. Consider Yourself Andrew Robbins with Liz Hallman,
(Oliver) Ann Magee and Lana Prazer
(dancing) and Tony Heathcote
(pianist)
14. Reviewing The Situation Harry Rappaport with
(Oliver) Tony Heathcote (pianist)
15. My Favourite Things Judith Coen
(The Sound Of Music)
16. Summer Nights Lana Prazer and Andrew Robbins
(Grease) with Caitlin Cawdell,
Ailish Gaughan, kira Magee,
Thalia Prazer, Ella Richards and
Paige Simmonds (chorus)
Dancers from the John Brookes School of Irish Dancing
Luton Sixth Form Brass Group
Luton Sixth Form Gospel Choir
1. Heaven
(Marv Marv)
2. Lord I'm Available
(Traditional Hymi)
3. Love Rains Down
(Wright)
Irish Dancing
4. Heavy Jig Caitlin Cawdell, Ailish Gaughan,
Kira Magee and Ella Richards
Country Selection
5. Rose Garden Lana
(Lynn Anderson)
6. Neon Moon Steven Munn
(Brooks and Dunn)
7. Bird Dog Andrew Robbins and Sam Watkins
(Everly Brothers)
8. Have You Ever Seen The Rain Liz Hallman
(Creedence Clearwater Revival)
9. I Can't Stop Loving You Ann Magee and Gerry Magee
(Ray Charles)
10. Lucille Gerry Magee
(Kenny Rogers)
11. Act Naturally Terry Smith with Andrew Robbins
(The Beatles) (harmonies and tambourine)
12. It All Depends Terry Smith
(Jeny Lee Lewis)
13. While My Guitar Gently Weeps Cohn Banerjee with Andrew Robbins
(The Beatles) (harmonies and bongos)
14. Take Me Home Country Roads Steven Munn and Sam Watkins
(John Denver)
15. What Do You Want To Make Those Andrew Robbins
Eyes At Me For
(Emile Ford and The Checkmates)
16. The Time Of My Life Liz Hallman and Frankie Prazer
(Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes)
17. Runaround Sue Steven Munn with Ann Magee
(Dion and The Belmonts) (harmonies) and Andrew Robbins
(harmonies and tambourine)
18. Think It Over Spencer Jordan with Dave Howarth
(Buddy Holly) (lead guitarist)
19. It Doesn't Matter Spencer Jordan with Dave Howarth
(Buddy Holly) (lead guitarist)
20. Stuck In The Middle Liz Hallman and Lana Prazer
(Stealers Wheel)
21. Spirit In The Sky Jack Stoughton
(Norman J Greenbaum)
22. Dance the Night Away Frankie Prazer with full cast
(The Mavericks)