This year’s autumn programme of Sunday afternoon concerts will be held in support of St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich which supports people living with progressive and life-limiting illnesses.. 

Once again, there is no charge for admission to these concerts and everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments are provided and we invite voluntary contributions after each event. The concerts present a high quality of performance and a wide range of musical styles:

28 September: Essentially Swing
Essentially Swing brings a unique sound to the music of the big band era. You can expect a journey in time, with numbers like ‘Maple Leaf Rag’, ‘American Patrol’, and ‘Sing, Sing, Sing’ to early rock ‘n’ roll songs such as ‘Rock Around The Clock’. An afternoon of toe-tapping fun!    

5 October: Stellar Acappella 
Rushmere is delighted to welcome back this vibrant group of women singers and their infectious, joyous music. Expect a presentation of popular songs, show tunes and gospel, all in close harmony.  

12 October: Christine Stevenson
Christine makes a welcome return to Rushmere after her last visit in 2022. She enjoys a distinguished career as a piano recitalist and concerto soloist throughout the UK and abroad, always achieving a rapport with audiences of all ages. Find her on YouTube!  

19 October: Stacks Of Sax
Stacks Of Sax is a Suffolk-based saxophone group that has been performing around East Anglia for more than twenty years. Its very broad repertoire covers arrangements of classical pieces and traditional melodies as well as modern popular songs and tunes. A very enjoyable hour in prospect! 
   
26 October: Mark Blatchly
Mark brings his extensive musical experience to Rushmere, starting as a chorister at Guildford Cathedral and later holding a variety of organ posts at St Paul’s, Christ Church Oxford, St Marylebone, Gloucester Cathedral and St Edmundsbury. He is now very active locally with various musical groups. Catch him on YouTube!

 

All concerts begin at 3.00pm and we look forward to welcoming you to any or all of them!