Musical Director: Matthew PollardPiano Accompanist: Glen CapraPercussion: Sam Beer-PearceSign language interpreter: Marco Nardi

Lighting: Dr Ben Jackson

Matthew studied composition and conducting at the Universities of Huddersfield and Sussex, took part in Allan Withington’s Conducting Summer School in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands in 2009, and is currently studying on the ABCD conducting course funded through a BBC performing arts grant. He was ‘NABBC Conductor of the Year’ in 2008.He has been Musical Director of the Rainbow Chorus since 2003. He oversees the general musical development and diversification of the choir, choosing programmes, rehearsing, and directing the choir in performance. He is also conductor of the Tacet Ensemble (since 2000) with whom he has given over 30 world premieres, and was Musical Director of Hangleton Brass Band between 2006-9.Matthew is also a composer and arranger, and regularly has works performed throughout the country. Recent highlights include performances of his opera, The Diary, during Tete-a-Tete Festival in London, and Music for Strings performed by the Musicians of All Saints Orchestra.www.matthewpollardmusic.co.uk

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(Matthew and Glen are performing in other Festival Fringe events - check their respective web sites for details)

If you are interested in joining the choir then please email membership@rainbowchorus.org.uk

The Rainbow Chorus is Brighton & Hove’s only LGBT choir and aims to offer anenjoyable, supportive and affirming environment for its members to sing together, sodeveloping their community spirit and awareness, and to enable individuals to develop their talents, skills and confidence. Through public performance, we aim to enhance the profile of LGBT people, particularly in Brighton and Hove, and to contribute to the quality and range of community events. As part of our commitment to the local community, we aim to make donations to other organisations from the proceeds of our concerts.

Over the years, we have performed music encompassing many genres and eras, from show tunes to classical and from the 17th century to the present day. Our identity as a gay and lesbian community choir informs much of our programming, so in this 2010 Festi-val Fringe concert we tread a very different path after last year’s performance of ‘Choral Propaganda’ and Handel’s Messiah in December. That doesn’t mean that we are strangers to the kind of material in this concert though, having performed West Side Story and sung with Hazel O’Connor twice! So, not only do we enjoy the challenge of singing such a wide variety of styles but we enjoying giving our audience something different and perhaps a little bit unexpected whilst making for an enjoyable evening.

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Pop

Goes the Rainbow!

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2010

Rainbow Chorus

Pop Goes The Rainbow!present

Thursday 6 th May 2010

Friday 7th May 2010

www.rainbowchorus.org.uk

Can’t Get You Out of My Head by Cathy Dennis & Rob Davis arr. by Matthew Pollardfrom Fever by Kylie Minogue; a UK number 1 in 2001

Strawberry Fields Forever by John Lennon & Paul McCartneydouble A-side with Penny Lane by The Beatles; a UK number 2 in 1967

The Universal by Damon Albarn, arr. by Matthew Pollardfrom The Great Escape by Blur; a UK number 5 in 1995

Those Were The Days by Gene Raskin & Boris Fomin, arr. Craig Thomasa single by Mary Hopkin; a UK number 1 in 1968 (Performed by the Tenors and Basses)

The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in His Kiss) by Rudy Clark , arr. by Roger Emerson, adapted by Angela Goodallfrom Love Hurts by Cher; a UK number 1 in 1990 (Performed by the Tenors and Basses)

Johnny Angel Words by Lyn Duddy, Music by Lee Pockrissfrom Shelley! by Shelley Fabares; a US number 1 & UK number 41 in 1962 (Solo performance by Stephen Watson)

Leaving on a Jet Plane by John Denver, arr. by Matthew Pollardfrom Album 1700 by Peter, Paul & Mary; a US number 1 in 1969 (Performed by Finola Brophy, Gill Davies, Jane Wrin & Simonne Gnessen)

What’s up by Linda Perryfrom Bigger, Better, Faster, More! by 4 Non Blondes; a UK number 2 in 1993 (Performed by Jane Wrin with guitar accompaniment by Rosie Wakely)

California Dreamin’ by John Phillips & Michelle Gilliam, arr. Milt Rogersfrom If You Can Believe Your Eyes & Ears by The Mamas & The Papas; a US number 4 in 1966 (Solo part performed by Simon Hincks)

Fix You by Guy Berryman, Will Champion, Chris Martin & Jon Buckland, arr. by Philip Lawsonfrom X&Y by Coldplay; a UK number 4 in 2005

This evening’s ‘Pop Parade’ Programme

INTERVAL and refreshmentsSopranos:Markie Barratt, Jane Farrell, Sharon Krummel, Anna Orchard, Tanya Richardson, Sally Rose, Caroline Schofield, Gill Stephenson and Emanuela Trebbi

Altos:Liz Armour, Susy Baker, Kezia Bibby, Finola Brophy, Gill Davies, Alex Donn, ClareFairbrother, Simonne Gnessen, Joelle Leader, Sue Leggett, Miriam Nicholson, Carol Prior, Becca Rudd and Jane Wrin

Tenors:Jill Cannon, Adam Clarke, Rob Collins, Dave Cooper, Angela Goodall, David Haines, Gemma Harding, Simon Hincks, Grae Ross, David Sheppeard and Stephen Watson

Basses:David Caffrey, Iain Fleming, Michael Gough, Ric Morris, Liam O'Shea, David Pitts, Craig Thomas, Matt Thompson and Simon Walton

Our DJs tonight are Spinny & Susanna

Get This Party Started by Linda Perry arr. by Matthew Pollardfrom Missundaztood by Pink; a UK number 2 in 2002

Eleanor Rigby by John Lennon & Paul McCartneyfrom Revolver by The Beatles; a UK number 1 in 1966

The Rose by Amanda McBroom arr. Kirby Shawfrom The Rose by Bette Midler; a UK number 1 in 1980 (Performed by the Alex Donn, Jane Farrell, Angela Goodall, Sharon

Krummell, Anna Orchard and Jane Wrin)

Sappho’s Garden ’by’ Don Felder, Don Henley & Glenn Freyan interpretation based on the single Hotel California by The Eagles; a US number 1 in 1977 (Solo performance by Carol Prior)

It’s Too Late by Toni Stern & Carole Kingfrom Tapestry by Carole King; a US number 1 & UK number 6 in 1971 (Performed by Adam Clarke - Thursday only!)

Love of My Life by Freddie Mercury, arr. by Freddie Mercuryfrom A Night at The Opera by Queen; a UK album number 1 in 1975 (a live Brazil number 1 in 1979!) (Solo performance by Anna Orchard)

Mrs Robinson Words & Music by Paul Simonfrom Bookends by Simon & Garfunkel; a US number 1 in 1968 (Performed by Michael Gough and Matt Thompson)

Let the River Run by Carly Simon, arr. by Jay Althouse,from the film Working Girl; a US number 49 in 1989 (Academy, Grammy & Golden Globe Award Winner)

I Say A Little Prayer by Burt Bacharach & Hal Davidfrom The Windows of the World by Dionne Warwick; a US number 4 in 1967

Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, arr. by Jonathan Wikeleyfrom Various Positions by Leonard Cohen; a US number 36 in 1984