Virtual Moon River

Members of Gurt Lush Choir and Bristol Man Chorus come together for a surprise virtual performance of an old favourite 'Moon River' to say 'thank you' to our brilliant musical director Sam Burns and our choir manager Adel Burns. We've shared so many musical adventures, laughter and sheer joy over the last 10 years. This video is powered by love - have a wonderful year in France, Sam and Adel, au revoir and come back soon! MOON RIVER (from the film Breakfast at Tiffany's) By Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer, arranged by Wendy Sergeant Video maestro (sound/video mixing and editing): Charlie Marshall Video co-ordination, choir and editing support:¬ Nicola Harwin and Rebecca Pearson 98 singers from Gurt Lush Choir and Bristol Man Chorus filmed themselves at home during the Coronavirus 2020 pandemic lockdown. Thanks to all the choir members who were able to join in, to everyone who donated to make this happen, and to all those who wished us well even though they were not able to be part of this. 2020 has left singers and choirs everywhere bereft at the loss of live communal singing. One day we will all be back singing 'live' together. SOPRANOS: Nicola Harwin, Rebecca Pearson, Sarah Lawrence, Pam Smallwood, Sarah Burns, Mary Gainsborough, Helen Adams, Helen Westbury, Sue Mercer, Monika Mayer, Mary Yarwood, Liz Tyler, Janet Bowman, Trish Robinson, Katherine Godfrey, Annie Taylor, Phil Scally, Heather Stockwell, Buffy McAfee, Katrina McMahon, Melissa Derricourt, Pauline Sandell, Sue Williams, Lynda Newbery, Morwenna Jordan,Trudie Mitchell, Jude Pook, June Hoy, Fenella Butler, Barbara Dalton ALTOS: Jill Tavener, Tina Webber, Annabel Reddick, Julia Mortimer, Kate Cole, Ellie Robertson, Sofia Lisowski, Vicky Fish, Lin Standen, Paula Wagstaff, Janet Gunn, Jenny Szewiel, Cate Day, Catherine Loring, Janine Cooke, Rachel Dennis, Sue Bishop, Veronica Vaughan-Williams, Eleanor Armitage, Jeannette Smith, Liz Empson, Valerie Nadeau, Sylvia Mason, Alison Wadeley, Gillian Watkins, Clare Hanson, Gill Wood, Val Ruck, June Cole TENORS: Paul Ellis, Jamie Harber, Neil Maclachan, Max Beseke, Neil Johnson, Colin Fowler, John Kavanagh, John Siggins, Dan Linstead, Dan Weisselberg, Marie Banks, Elizabeth Murphy, Margaret Boushel, Caroline Bartle, Jessie Dickson, Claire Storer, Kate Whittle, Lesley Whittle, Judith Lobo, Kathy Tyler, Lynda Jones BASSES: Andy Ewing, David Parkes, Dave Mitchell, David Burns, Richard Hull, Stuart Hutchinson, Mark Philp, Richard Farrow, David Thomas, John Baker, John Penny, Mike Horsfield, Oliver Mitchell, Peter Thompson, Ben Cavanna, Don Mowbray, Joseph O'Hagan, Charlie Marshall Gurt Lush Choir was founded in October 2009 by Sam Burns and is known for our ambitious repertoires and fearless performances. The Lush performed regularly to sell-out crowds at a variety of prominent Bristol venues. We have taken part in national and international choir festivals. In 2018, Gurt Lush and BMC debuted a unique suite of 20 songs commemorating the centenary of the end of the First World War – culminating in a special performance on Armistice Day at Bristol Museum. We have a track record of innovative collaborations and have worked on many joint projects with composers, musicians and theatrical venues. We regularly enjoy street busking, carol singing and charity performances of all kinds and regularly collaborate with other choirs. For more information visit our website, find us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram and Twitter . You can also watch us in action on our YouTube page which also features our famous Bristol Bowie tribute video filmed entirely on location in Bristol. Gurt Lush Website https://www.gurtlushchoir.com/index.htm Gurt Lush YouTube https://m.youtube.com/user/Gurtlushchoir Gurt Lush Facebook https://m.facebook.com/gurtlushchoir Gurt Lush Twitter https://twitter.com/gurtlushchoir Bristol MAN Chorus was also founded by Sam Burns in January 2016. Our repertoire includes mighty male voice classics from the valleys of Wales, Eastern European folk songs, rip-roaring sea shanties, soulful blues laments, both classical and bespoke contemporary pieces, as well as anthems to the wonders of facial hair, garden sheds, etc. Over the last 4 years BMC has performed across Bristol at a range of venues, collaborating with Gurt Lush and other choirs, musicians and composers. Together with Gurt Lush, Man Chorus have raised £1000s for charity. For more information visit bristolmanchorus.com, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. Bristol Man Chorus Website https://bristolmanchorus.com/ Bristol Man Chorus YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WBotb5s2Zl2JXsTV6Da9Q Bristol Man Chorus Facebook https://m.facebook.com/BristolMANChorus/ Bristol Man Chorus Twitter http://twitter.com/manchorus

Added 1 Jul 2026