Hanley Voices
We are a friendly community choir with c.70 members based at Hanley Castle High School, near Upton-upon-Severn.
If you enjoy singing but are worried about reading music or having to go through an audition, we are the choir for you! Everyone is welcome to join us without audition.
Our conductor is Ben Sawyer who sings countertenor with the a cappella group ‘The Songmen’.
He manages to get us to reach high standards in our performances at the same time as making our rehearsals great fun.
We are a friendly community choir with c.70 members based at Hanley Castle High School, near Upton-upon-Severn.
If you enjoy singing but are worried about reading music or having to go through an audition, we are the choir for you! Everyone is welcome to join us without audition.
Our conductor is Ben Sawyer who sings countertenor with the a cappella group ‘The Songmen’.
He manages to get us to reach high standards in our performances at the same time as making our rehearsals great fun.
1st September 2021 Rehearsal in St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Upton-upon-Severn
REHEARSALS during 2020 - 2021
Under Ben's enthusiastic leadership and with a steep learning curve for us all, we managed the transition from singing together in the School's Music Room to singing alone in our own rooms via Zoom. A very different experience, but one which gave those who were able to join in, an hour each week of connecting with others and it soon became the 'new norm' for the regular Zoom cohort. A temporary slight relaxation of Covid rules, but under strict guidelines, allowed some members to sing in Ripple Church but very soon it was back to Zoom. A change of rules again and up to 30 singers were now able to rehearse outside. Very special thanks to two of our members who opened their gardens during June and July for members to come and sing together and to our pianist, Carole. These occasions were very much enjoyed and appreciated by those who took part.
Under Ben's enthusiastic leadership and with a steep learning curve for us all, we managed the transition from singing together in the School's Music Room to singing alone in our own rooms via Zoom. A very different experience, but one which gave those who were able to join in, an hour each week of connecting with others and it soon became the 'new norm' for the regular Zoom cohort. A temporary slight relaxation of Covid rules, but under strict guidelines, allowed some members to sing in Ripple Church but very soon it was back to Zoom. A change of rules again and up to 30 singers were now able to rehearse outside. Very special thanks to two of our members who opened their gardens during June and July for members to come and sing together and to our pianist, Carole. These occasions were very much enjoyed and appreciated by those who took part.
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