A Costa del Sol Choir
Formed in 1988, The International Music Society , otherwise known as "TIMS" is a four part harmony choir that has been singing on the Costa del Sol for over 30 years. Our musical repertoire is extensive including Classical, Popular and Light Opera, aiming to suit as many musical tastes as possible – the popular songs of yesterday and today, selections from well known musicals including Broadway and film, extracts from the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan, choruses from well known operas and many classical and sacred pieces.
TIMS is particularly well kn0wn for its popular Christmas Carol Concerts which take place in early December at La Cala Town Hall and other Venues.At present we have members of at least 8 nationalities represented amongst a membership of more than thirty.
We are always pleased to welcome new members, and whilst previous experience or the ability to read music is advantageous, it is not considered essential. More important is enthusiasm and commitment.
The choir is currently seeking a pianist to accompany them at rehearsals and concerts. Please use the contact form if you are interested.
Latest News and Photos (click images to enlarge)
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30 Years of TIMS2018 MilestoneOn December 11th T.I.M.S. received a framed diploma from the Foreigners Department at the Town Hall in La Cala De Mijas. In the photo are (left to right) Anette Skou from the Foreigners Department, Gilly Bareford our President, Manuel Roy Perez Vlerick, Councillor for the Foreigners´ Department and Margaret Williams our Musical Director.
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Avanto 2018OUR 30 YEAR CONCERT WITH GUESTS On November 22nd 2018 T.I.M.S. celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a highly successful concert at Avanto in La Cala de Mijas. The choir performed some of its favourite songs to a very appreciative, packed audience and guest performers Ricky Lavazza, Juliet Williams and Simona Mango provided some wonderful singing and added lots of variety to the programme.
Sylvia Griffiths, who has worked with the choir for most of its 30 years, was the choir´s accompanist on the day and it was a very joyful occasion.
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Musical Director
Margaret Williams
Margaret trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and from there became a professional singer under the name of Margaret Norden. She was a finalist in the Kathleen Ferrier Awards and the National Federation of Music Societies Award and won a recital at the Wigmore Hall in London. Her career covered opera, oratorio and recitals and was later extended to cover lighter work in Summer Season, Pantomime and Cabaret. She taught singing at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London and the Central School of Dancing and Performing Arts in Norwich and had a large private teaching practice for over 30 years, working with groups of young singers as well as teaching on a one to one basis.
Having sung with the TIMS Choir for several years she is now delighted to become their Musical Director.
