THE success of Ted McDermott, an 80-year-old Alzheimer’s sufferer in getting a Decca record contract, is proof that David Evans, conductor and founder of the choral ensemble Cantibus, is right to raise money to help others like Ted through music.
His 50 strong choir are holding a Last night of the Proms at the Avenue Methodist Church, in Sale, on Friday, October 14 at 7.30 to fund Music for Memories, for his dementia fighting project.
Choir and audience will raise the roof with songs such as Jerusalem and Rule Britannia.
Internationally renowned Mezzo-Soprano, Margaret McDonald who has performed
at Glyndebourne, will lead these traditional favourites.
The first half will feature American classics such as America, the Beautiful and Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Organ accompanist, Christopher Cotton, has composed American Fanfare for the occasion.
David believes in the positive effect of music on memory loss
Music for Memories aims to create a nationwide network of choirs to fight dementia through the power of music.
“Sufferers who haven’t spoken for months, often join in the singing and, like Ted, sing the right words,” he said.
“Music is not as prevalent as it should be in the dementia care system.
“ Choirs nationwide can help,” he said, speaking with insight - for his own father was a sufferer.
“The concert will be a mighty fine evening in aid of a good cause.”
* Tickets, priced £10, £8 concessions and £5 children are available from Jumblebee.co.uk/sale or Sally Haywood at 0161 973 1832 or pay at door.
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