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Funky Voices
The Idea
The award winning “Funky Voices” was founded and launched in 2007 to meet the community who sought a choir that sing modern music that can be enjoyed by everyone, NO AUDITION and NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Each Funky Voices rehearsal is taught by hi... moreThe Idea
The award winning “Funky Voices” was founded and launched in 2007 to meet the community who sought a choir that sing modern music that can be enjoyed by everyone, NO AUDITION and NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED. Each Funky Voices rehearsal is taught by highly qualified and experienced music tutors. Sandra Colston BA Hons (Musical Director) arranges the music to suit the choir members, and to bring the music up to date and possible for a choir to sing.
The Sound
With passions for vocal harmonies, and personal influences being likes of; Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, Luther Vandross, Brian McKnight, Michael Jackson. The aim is to bring a similar vocal energy to Funky Voices… From Emotional rich harmonies to Feel-good dance tracks, our repertoire includes, including “Take That”, “Michael Jackson”, “Queen”, “Supertramp”, making it an exciting and enjoyable experience for everyone.
The People
Funky Voices is not a ‘conventional’ choir due to the age range being open to ages 16 to 80 who come from all w... less
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J Singers
The J Singers combine singing ‘seriously for pleasure’ with performing charity fund-raising concerts throughout the county of Somerset. We sing a varied mix of music from traditional ballads and songs from the West End shows, to popular numbers. We welcom... moreThe J Singers combine singing ‘seriously for pleasure’ with performing charity fund-raising concerts throughout the county of Somerset. We sing a varied mix of music from traditional ballads and songs from the West End shows, to popular numbers. We welcome new adult members with or without prior choral experience. You do need some musical ability, but it's not essential to read music. Rehearsals are in Wembdon, near Bridgwater, on a Tuesday evening.
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The Willow Consort
Founded in 2014, The Willow Consort is an exciting new chamber choir based at The University of York directed by Danny Purtell. We perform a wide range of repertoire, from Renaissance to contemporary works.
All of our singers have been hand-picked and... moreFounded in 2014, The Willow Consort is an exciting new chamber choir based at The University of York directed by Danny Purtell. We perform a wide range of repertoire, from Renaissance to contemporary works.
All of our singers have been hand-picked and sing with some of the top amateur and professional choirs in the country, including: I Fagiolini, Genesis Sixteen, The Carice Singers, Renaissance, The National Youth Choir of Great Britain and many more.
We are looking forward to bringing many exciting programmes of choral music to audiences in York, the rest of the United Kingdom and further afield. less
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Teddington Choral Society
TCS is currently composed of 120 singers. Our new Musical Director, Julian Collings joined the choir beginning of 2019.
Over the last few years the choir has enjoyed a growing reputation for its repertoire of outstanding contemporary music alongside t... moreTCS is currently composed of 120 singers. Our new Musical Director, Julian Collings joined the choir beginning of 2019.
Over the last few years the choir has enjoyed a growing reputation for its repertoire of outstanding contemporary music alongside the established classics. TCS latest performances included The Creation of Haydn, Mendelssohn's Elijah, Mass in Blue of Todd, Rossini's Petite Messe solennelle. The Choir also perform a Christmas Concert every year. Overall we perform three main concerts a year. During its performances TCS enjoys the participation of professional soloists and orchestras and ensembles.
Phil Culling is our accompanist.
With past successes and imaginative programming, TCS is thriving. We are always glad to welcome new singers, regardless of age; especiallly those who enjoy their music making. We like to rehearse and perform with our sense of humour switched on.
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Hims and Arias
We are a small choir, deliberately so, to enable us to be more flexible than say a very large choir would be. We have sung in and visited many countries, and were honoured to be invited to take part in the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Bretv... moreWe are a small choir, deliberately so, to enable us to be more flexible than say a very large choir would be. We have sung in and visited many countries, and were honoured to be invited to take part in the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Bretvan De Chavalier. in Nantes. We would be thrilled to link up with a choir to form friendships and reciprocal tours. This is a very short description of us and for a more detailed account please visit our web site himsandarias.co.uk or you can contact me at bikermark@hotmail.co.uk less
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The Jay Singers
The Jay Singers are a mixed voice a cappella based near Norwich, UK conducted by Neil Mackenzie - founder member of The Sixteen and current member of The BBC Singers.
We are a well established choir, now in our second decade, that give concerts all ove... moreThe Jay Singers are a mixed voice a cappella based near Norwich, UK conducted by Neil Mackenzie - founder member of The Sixteen and current member of The BBC Singers.
We are a well established choir, now in our second decade, that give concerts all over Norfolk as well as further afield. We sing a wide range of music and have produced two CDs that reflect our repertoire. Further information about the choir, upcoming concerts and the CDs are available on our website: http://jaysingers.com or on our Facebook Page.
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Newmarket Community Choir
We are a friendly, community choir who meet weekly to enjoy singing together.
We are open to all singers and tackle a wide range of songs.
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Reflections Mixed Choir, Cornwall
Ladies and gentlemen of Reflections all live in Southeast Cornwall, and are drawn together by their love of music, singing in particular. At present we have nineteen members, including our musical director and accompanist, both talented pianists who somet... moreLadies and gentlemen of Reflections all live in Southeast Cornwall, and are drawn together by their love of music, singing in particular. At present we have nineteen members, including our musical director and accompanist, both talented pianists who sometimes provide a contrast to the choir’s singing with their piano duets.
Reflections have given concerts in support of local charities, sometimes sharing the privilege with other choirs and soloists. Many of our venues have been for religious organisations, either within their services and celebrations, or for their related charities.
Our repertoire is very varied and includes sacred music and songs from shows and films, with composers from Bach to Goodall, Cole Porter to Elton John. We have had a busy Christmas period with performances at Ridgeway Methodist Church, Plympton, Lanhydrock church and at the Mount Edgcumbe Christmas fair. Our diary can always accommodate new bookings, so if you would like to have a choir at your event or function, don't hesita... less
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Cadenza
Founded in 1992, Cadenza is now considered to be one of Scotland’s finest and most exciting amateur mixed voice choirs, with members from a wide area of central Scotland. The choir has performed throughout Scotland and beyond, with music covering all per... moreFounded in 1992, Cadenza is now considered to be one of Scotland’s finest and most exciting amateur mixed voice choirs, with members from a wide area of central Scotland. The choir has performed throughout Scotland and beyond, with music covering all periods and most styles.
Critically acclaimed, and attracting capacity audiences, at the Edinburgh Fringe and elsewhere, the choir is regularly invited to perform at prominent events and has been broadcast on BBC Radio (3, 4 and Scotland) and Classic FM. Cadenza’s most recent CD - Bright Star: Cadenza at Christmas – was reviewed in Classical Music Magazine and included in Breakfast on 3’s Advent Calendar in December 2013.
Jenny Sumerling became Musical Director in 2000 and under her direction Cadenza has gone from strength to strength. Ben Parry, Director of the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain has been Cadenza’s Patron since 2003.
Charity concerts are a regular an important part of Cadenza’s annual programme, raising thousands of pounds for a wide range... less
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Friends in Harmony
A friendly sociable Rotherham three part choir which raises money for charities both local and national. The choir has members from Rotherham, Sheffield and Barnsley. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays 6-7.30pm at Badsley Moor Primary, Rotherham. New members... moreA friendly sociable Rotherham three part choir which raises money for charities both local and national. The choir has members from Rotherham, Sheffield and Barnsley. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays 6-7.30pm at Badsley Moor Primary, Rotherham. New members are always welcome, with no auditions. For further details email: FriendsInHarmony@virginmedia.com