Come-and-Sing Project – Introduction
Another view of Tideswell Male Voice Choir in our Gala Concert at the Buxton Opera House with the Cantamus Girls' Choir (with thanks to Geoff Ford who took the photo).
In recent years we've seen a variety of successful television programmes highlighting the many benefits of singing, and in particular, those of being part of a choir or singing group. Dennis Kay, Musical Director of Tideswell Male Voice Choir, is spearheading a “Come and Sing!” project in Buxton, Derbyshire, which aims to bring between forty and a hundred men together and give them the opportunity to sing at a prestigious concert.
Under Dennis's direction, and with professional support from eminent musicians, participants in the project will rehearse for 26 weeks before performing with the Tideswell Male Voice Choir at the Buxton Opera House on Sunday 24 October 2010. This is a wonderful opportunity for men of all ages from 18 years upwards to experience the enjoyment of finding their voices in a friendly singing environment.
The project got under way with an extensive promotion campaign in early 2010, leading to the identification of participants by the end of March. Introductory sessions were held in March so that everyone could meet the Musical Director and others who will be involved in the project. Weekly rehearsals will start in mid-April and during the project everyone will learn a minimum of four songs. By mid-July, once singing skills have been developed more effectively, participants will sing as a group in a Tideswell Male Voice Choir concert during the Buxton Fringe to help them get used to performing.
If you would like to be part of this exciting project, you can still register your interest by sending an e-mail to Come and Sing.
Updated 19 June 2010
