Linden Baroque Orchestra (Reg. Charity No. 1014921) Annual General Meeting May15-16 Minutes 16.11.16 St Silas Church Musical Director Steven Devine 1. APOLOGIES Lysander Tennant, Treasurer 2. REVIEW OF ACTIONS FROM PREVIOUS AGM No actions other than the organising of the concerts discussed in our plans, which all took place as reported below 3. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS AGM Agreed 4. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT The Committee members for the year comprised: Alan Selwyn : Chair Louise Jameson: Secretary and Concert Manager Lysander Tennant: Treasurer Michael Jenner: Membership Secretary Maggie Bruce: Wind fixer Ian Cutts: String Fixer Nicholas Jackman: Venue organiser Simon Galton: Librarian Another successful and interesting year, officially our 30th, though probably a year late, or maybe two depending on when the actual date of birth is taken. We gave 5 concerts this year of which 2 were hired, a healthy ratio, resulting in a slight positive financial balance over the period. The hirings were by returns from previous choirs we have performed for. We also travelled to perform a concert in Berlin. We continue to be grateful to Steven for remaining our MD. June 20th 2015 “The Glory of the Baroque”: The Harmonium Singers, Andover Directed by Bruce Randall St Mary’s Andover in aid of the St Mary’s Appeal Vivaldi Gloria, Zelenka Haec Dies, Telemann Laudate Jehova, Omnes Gentes, Bach Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring and O Jesu Christ, meins Lebens Licht BWV118, Handel Lift up your heads, Albinoni Concerto for 2 oboes and strings Op 9 in C Major (soloists Lysander Tennant and Heather Skinner), Clarke Suite for Trumpet and Strings (soloist Howard Rowntree). Leader Ben Samson Trumpet - Howard Rowntree Violin 1: Ben Sansom, Anya Kuch, Carolyn Hall, Mike Blee, Jocelyn Slocombe Violin2: Michael Jenner, Andrew Spencer, Linda McDonald, Ian Cutts Viola: Debbie Miles-Johnson, John Sutherland, Matthew LeMage Cello: Louise Jameson Bass: Andrew Kerr Oboes: Lysander Tennant, Heather Skinner Bassoon: Mathew Dart Harpsichord: Michael Strange

The choir were very happy to see us return and we reduced the cost to help their appeal, which made a healthy sum for the church restoration but still brought in a small income. It was a fun day out though some orchestra members had a very difficult and prolonged nocturnal journey back to London. Message from the director: “IjustwantedtosayanofficialthankstoLindenBaroquewhodeliveredforusmagnificentlylastSaturday.Itwasatotaljoyforustohaveidiomaticperformancesandaccompanimentstosuchlife-enhancingmusicandthepleasureofworkingwithsuchaterrificgroupofpeople–totallycommitted,professional,sensitiveandaccommodating.Somanyofthechoirandaudiencesaidattheend‘nowthat’smysortofmusic’.IampersonallyverygratefultoBenforgraciouslytoleratingmylimitedorchestralexperienceandguidingustactfullytowardsagoodperformance.Ithinktheplayersenjoyedittoo!Wehadabout130intheaudience,sothewholeenterprisewasveryworthwhilefromourpointofview.” July 4th “Building Bridges”: Staats- und Domchor Berlin director Simon Standage, Trinitatis-Kirche, Karl-August-Platz, Berlin-Charlottenburg Purcell Suite from “King Arthur” Buxtehude Cantata “Jesu meine Freude” Handel Water Music suite in G Handel Concerto Grosso op.6 no.11 in A Boyce Symphony no. 7 in Bb Dedekind “Wandel der Zeit” and “ Alles, was ihr tut” Telemann Wassermusik Violin 1: Simon Standage, Nicola Jackman, Judy Taylor, Hannah Barker, Barbara Grant, Ian Cutts Violin 2: Michael Jenner, Jocelyn Slocombe, Carolyn Hall, Alan Selwyn, Linda McDonald Viola: Mike Blee, John Sutherland, Matthew LeMage Cello: Louise Jameson, Sarah Roberts, Mary Walton Bass: John Baker Flute: Nick Jackman Recorder: Maggie Bruce, Clare Galton Oboes: Lysander Tennant, Simon Galton Bassoon: Maggie Bruce, Mathew Dart Harpsichord: Christine Thornton We had performed this programme with Simon Standage in Greenwich in January 2015 in aid of charities. Both concerts were the inspiration of Peter Evans, son of one of our beloved founder members, violinist, Gertrude Evans who died in September 2013. Gertrude was born and spent her early years in Berlin attending the Hochschule fur Musik before escaping to England shortly after Kristallnacht. Her parents both perished in the concentration camps. There continues to be much research among the documents of the period and some correspondence from Gertrude’s parents had been found prior to her death and a small exhibition had been arranged. We were given a most interesting tour around some of the significant places for Gertrude including a guided visit to the musical instrument museum. Some of us took the opportunity to spend some more days in this most fascinating and vibrant city. The concert, which eventually started, after much speechifying in German, in the university church to a packed audience was well received, though we have played better. We were joined by the marvellous boys choir directed by Christian Gössel. The concert was organised with great dedication and attention to detail by Franziska Stoff, a researcher at the university. Many of the band were hosted by colleagues and she even managed to obtain funding from the city to pay for much of the travel costs for the orchestra (unlike our city, to whom an application was also made) November 15th “Alfred”, Directed by Steven Devine with a cast including Penelope Appleyard, Kate Semmens, Joe Bolger, Sheridan Edward and narrator Dino Mahoney Violin 1: Ben Sansom (leader), Nicola Hayston, Jocelyn Slocombe, Ian Cutts, Carolyn Hall, Alan Selwyn, Michael Mullen Violin 2: Michael Jenner, Judy Taylor, Hannah Barker, Barbara Grant, Linda McDonald, Simon Hill Viola: Matthew LeMage, John Sutherland, Andrew Spencer, Debbie Miles-Johnson Cello: Louise Jameson, Mary Walton, Helen Brauer Violone: Andrew Kerr Oboe: Simon Galton, Lysander Tennant Basssoon: Mathew Dart Flute: Nick Jackman Horns: Elliot Seidman, Ed Spencer Trumpets: Tom Harrison, Katherine Smith Timps / side drum: James Bower Harpsichord: Steven Devine, Christine Thornton

This delightful work was a great hit with the band and the audience, containing wonderfully fresh and tuneful music and was immensely satisfying and great fun to perform, finishing with a flourish; Rule Britannia! The story is of course complete tosh and there exist so many different versions of the work that each airing is probably unique. Ours was glued together with great verve from a most amusing narration by Dino Mahoney. The soloists were excellent and altogether it was a great experience. A healthy audience completed the treat. Of course it was expensive to produce with a deficit of £1200 despite good ticket sales. It was decided to push the boat out with this concert to celebrate our 30 years. To be able to do such interesting work is exactly why we need to attract choirs to hire us and those need to be of a consistently good quality to invite return bookings.

December 5th “Bach Christmas Oratorio” Brighton Chamber Choir, All Saints, Hove. director Jane Money soloists Jennifer Whitton, Thomasin Trezis, Neil Jenkins, Andrew Greenan Violin 1: Theresa Caudle (Leader), Judy Taylor, Jocelyn Slocombe, Barbara Grant Nicola Jackman, Violin 2: Michael Jenner, Alan Selwyn, Ian Cutts, Linda McDonald Viola: Mike Blee, Matthew LeMage, Debbie Miles-Johnson Cello: Louise Jameson, Mary Walton, Helen Brauer BASS: Andrew Kerr Oboe/ D’amore/Da Caccia: Lysander Tennant, Simon Galton, Peter Tsoulos, Kate Cowling Bassoon: Mathew Dart Flute: Nick Jackman, Richard Austen Trumpets: Tom Harrison, Oscar Whight, Kaitlin Wild (on the day only) Timpani: TBC Chamber Organ: Peter Holman Theorbo: James Bramley

A great opportunity to perform this glorious work. It was the 25th anniversary of the choir was held in a fine church with a large and appreciative audience. Thedirectorwrote:“JusttosayanenormousTHANKYOUtoyouallforsuchafineperformanceoftheChristmasOratorioonSaturday!ItwasatreatforusalltoworkwiththeLindenBaroqueagain;itcertainlymademyjobanabsolutepleasure!Thefeedbackfromtheaudiencehasbeentremendouslypositiveandwehopeyouallenjoyedtheperformanceasmuchaswedid!Itwouldbelovelytocollaborateagaininthenottoodistantfuture.”

March 7th “A Baroque Bouquet” St Stephens, Hampstead. Director Catherine Martin Bach Violin Concerto D min BWV 1052, Fasch Suite 3 flutes, bassoon and strings, Telemann Suite in E min from Tafelmusik for 2 flutes and strings, Muffat Armonico Tributo no 5.

Violin 1: Catherine Martin (soloist/director), Judy Taylor, Diane Wyatt, Ian Cutts Violin 2: Michael Jenner, Claire Bisdorff, Alan Selwyn, Anja Kuch Viola 1: Mike Blee, Matthew le-Mage Viola 2: Roger Mears, Andrew Spencer Cello: Louise Jameson, Christine Draycott, Helen Brauer Bass: Andrew Kerr Flute: Nick Jackman, Richard Austen, Will Summers (in the Fasch) Bassoon: Mathew Dart Harpsichord: Michael Strange A concert to show off our flutes with the second public outing of the piece by Fasch edited for us by Brian Clarke, a most unusual combination of 3 flutes with orchestra. Only two flutes were employed in the high quality suite from Tafelmusik, a lovely piece. A virtuosic

performance by Catherine Martin of the rarely performed – for good reason – concerto by Bach which was most exciting. As always with Catherine’s concerts, a very good, intense musical experience and a warm response from the audience. 5. TREASURER’S REPORT In the absence of Lysander, Alan Selwyn gave the Treasurer’s report. We finished the year in slight positive balance largely due to the two paid concerts though there are still some expenses to be accounted for relating to the last concert and also the uncashed cheques noted below. We also depend on the donations received from players in each concert for which gift aid can be claimed. We do not expect students or those on low income to offer donations and are grateful for everyone who is able. Without this we would not be able to continue operating into the longer term. If we are to play interesting works we will need to pay fees to professionals such as singers and brass. Professionals often very kindly agree reduced fees to perform with us but as much professional work has reduced in the last few years, we are aware we must be able to offer realistic fees and so attracting paid concerts and donations remain vital. The trip to Berlin was entirely financed from the grant from Berlin and members’ contributions and sits outside these accounts. Summaryofresults

Totaldonationsinperiod 895.00

Total2014/15income 6,718.20

Total2014/15expenditure (6,449.80)

Profit/(loss)inperiod 268.40

Uncashedcheques 360.00

Openingbankbalance 5,624.74

Closingbankbalance 5,893.14

Expenditure Income

Itemsfrompreviousperiod/miscellaneous

PaymenttoPeterEvans(GertrudeEvansconcert) (813.90)

StMark'sHamiltonTerrace(Oct'15concert) (80.00)

Webhosting (104.72)

UCSchoirdeposit

200.00

StMark'sRegent'sPark(Febconcert) (100.00)

Total: (1,098.62) 200.00

Concert,20June2015,Vivaldi'sGloria

Andover

BenSamson (350.00)

HowardRowntree(trumpet) (225.00)

Rehearsalvenue(StSilas) (150.00)

FeepaidtoLinden 1,050.00

Total: (725.00) 1,050.00

Concertbalance:

325.00

Concert,15thNovember,2015,Alfred

StStephen'sHampstead

StevenDevine (450.00)

StSilas-rehearsals (320.00)

BenSamson (350.00)

PenelopeAppleyard(singer) (150.00)

KateSemmens(singer) (150.00)

JoeBolger(singer) (150.00)

TomRaskin(singer) (150.00)

StStephen's (200.00)

GeorgeEnglish(timps) (150.00)

KatherineSmith(trumpet) (100.00)

TomHarrison(trumpet) (100.00)

Parts (85.45)

Score (3.50)

Refreshments (22.75)

EdwardSpencer(horn,travel) (50.00)

Flyers (45.28)

150programmes (90.00)

Mailinglistinserts (5.00)

Proceedsfromgateticketsalesandbar

939.95

Proceedsfromonlineticketsales 374.80

Total (2,571.98) 1,314.75

Concertbalance: (1,257.23)

Concert,7March2016,BaroqueBouquet

StStephen'sRosslynHill

CatherineMartin (450.00)

StSilas (360.00)

(cashedinnextperiod)

Proceedsfromgateticketsalesandbar

490.32

Proceedsfromonlineticketsales 188.13

Total: (810.00) 678.45

Concertbalance: (131.55)

6. QUESTIONS TO THE COMMITTEE None 7. PROPOSED REOLUTIONS / VOTES None 8. ACCEPTANCE OF THE ACCOUNTS Approved without dissent 9. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE The existing committee members all stood for re-election and were duly accepted. Mary Walton kindly offered herself to join the Committee and was unanimously and gratefully accepted. Meeting closed 5.15pm