**We are delighted to have Vanessa Thomas on board leading us! You may know her from her work with Soul of the City Choir. **
We'll be singing arrangements that are sometimes simple and stripped back to reveal the purity of the voices, sometimes more intricate, sometimes with clapping and movement. This choir is all about working on the details, creating exiting performances whilst having a blast
doing it. It’s called ‘playing music’ for a reason and we’re all about play. We want to push the boundaries of choir, envelop our audiences in sound and experience the power of the voice! Covering pop, soul, gospel, folk and, well, whatever we fancy! This choir is for you if you:
Can audition before the start of term
Can learn parts independently ready for rehearsal
Can sing with confidence on your own or in a small group
Can learn clapping patterns, singing whilst clapping
Can take vocal direction to explore the sounds the voice can make
Can move and sing
Have time to practice songs between rehearsals
Auditions - please feel free to audition for more than one part
Auditions will take place remotely. Simply select your part / parts in the ticket section above and we'll send you your audition. Your audition will include:
A snippet of a song to learn in a week (this will be a week from when you receive the audition material - which you will receive very shortly, usually a day or two, after you select your part in the ticket section above). Auditionees will record the snippet and send it back (please record your audition on a phone or other such device, we don't want polished studio recordings). Vocal and clapping explorations to record on your phone and send back. These auditions are for us to see where you're at in a non pressurised way. If you’re at all interested in the choir, give it a go. If you never try, you’ll never know and, if you don’t get a place this time, there’s always the next time!! As this is a new choir there is an introductory fee of £90. The term fee includes, 10 rehearsals and an end of term gig (there may be an additional dress rehearsal). You will also receive learning materials, performance guidance and vocal guidance in rehearsals. There may be extra opportunities to perform depending on the term. If singing is your thing and you want to get stuck in, come and join the party! If you are familiar with singing this is a great way to increase your skill and hone technique.
