Guinness World Record attempt for Carol Singing - 16th December 2012

LATEST UPDATES:

 19 Dec: Correction: I wrongly attributed organizers as belonging to Hounslow Youth Team. It should be SSMM Sports and Cultural Society. Sorry!)

17 Dec. 2012: 

Dear All,

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came and made the event a success!!! I'm still waiting to find out if we officially made a valid attempt, but last night, we think that 306 of our parish members were singing 5 required carols non-stop together from 7 pm sharp.

Many thanks to our amazing organizers: Vincent, Romain and the SSMM Sports and Cultural Society; our wonderful musicians: Clam (keyboards), Albert, Felix, Kimberley (violinists), Matias (percussion), Neil (accordion) & Romain (guitar). Also to Franco who did the sounds and lighting, and Mr. Jared Bell of SSMM school who very kindly volunteered his video services for both the WR attempt and the Advent play afterwards. We also couldn't have done it without the singers from the various choirs, who led the singing from the front. The children (and parents!) also came all dressed up in their beautiful native outfits or Christmas outfits. Also we were very fortunate to have the stewards and the judges who came to play an important part in validating our attempt.

Fr. Derek came up with the whole idea in the first place, and he and Fr. Kim were so supportive and inspirational.  They helped us to remember what was important: not the panic, nor the hype, not even the World Record Attempt itself - but that we came together in song to praise God and to welcome the coming of Jesus in the spirit of Christmas.  

But the biggest THANKS goes to all the parishioners who came and answered our call!  The  minimum number of participants was 25 to make the attempt valid - we had well over 10 times that number!  We certainly filled the entire church with beautiful song. And the resounding cheer at the end of the last carol just filled our hearts with joy.  What a wonderful evening - God bless you all!

--May

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12/12/12: Forgot to mention we can wear national costumes if we want (to reflect cultural diversity of our parish) or Christmas themed outfits. Choir/musicians can wear black with Christmas/red/green accessories.
(11/11/12) Schedule and some details have been changed.

The Parish of St. Michael and St. Martin Hounslow will be participating in the Guinness World Record attempt for the "Largest Number of Carol Singers across Multiple Locations" being organized by Premier Christian Radio. 

When: 16th December 2012 (Sunday) 

• 5 PM registration/final rehearsals or you can register in advance, please contact Romain Fernandes (romainfernandes@gmail.com) or Vincent J Fernandes (vincent010@gmail.com )
• 6:00 pm Evening Mass
• 7 pm -  Carol attempt begins
• 7:30 -  Sports and Cultural Society (SCS) presents Advent play

Where: St. Michael and St. Martin parish, Hounslow. 

We will be singing some of the most popular carols for 15 minutes non-stop.

• Silent Night
• O Come All Ye Faithful
• O Little Town of Bethlehem
• Away in a Manger
• Hark the Herald Angels Sing

All are welcome to bring friends and family along to join in and help with the record attempt on the night itself. 
Please note that all who register should participate properly because if more than 5% of participants are considered as not singing by the ushers, the whole attempt will be considered VOID.

Rehearsals for Carol Singing World Record Attempt  -  (for musicians and singers) 

2nd December 1-3 pm (can be extended to 4 pm) 
9th December 1-3 pm (can be extended to 4 pm)
Where: Parish Centre small hall

Some more information on the Carol Singing World Record Attempt  can be found at Premier Radio's website:

http://www.kingdomvision.co.uk/archives/20964 - poster
http://www.premier.org.uk/recordrules - RULES
http://www.premier.org.uk/worldrecord

If you are interested in joining as a singer or musician, please email me at: may.iglesias.gaza@gmail.com.
Name:
Age:
Role: singer/musician (instrument)

For anyone who wishes to volunteer as a steward or in any other way, please contact Romain Fernandes (romainfernandes@gmail.com) or Vincent J Fernandes (vincent010@gmail.com )