The very first meeting – all ready to sing!
Historical Background
In 2010 the choir ran a Come & Sing project to extend the rewards of choral singing to more men of the Buxton area.
This page formed an introduction to the project. The original page is still present below as a historical document, and a what-happened-next summary accompanies it.
You can read some experiences of project members on our Experiences page
Come-and-Sing Project – Introduction
“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 has brought forty men together to 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 is rehearsing 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.
Another scene with Tideswell Male Voice Choir in our Gala Concert at the Buxton Opera House, performing with the Cantamus Girls’ Choir (with thanks to Geoff Ford who took the photo).
“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 are involved in the project. Weekly rehearsals started in mid-April and during the project everyone is learning a minimum of four songs. By mid-July, once singing skills had been developed more effectively, participants sang 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 15 February 2011
