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Ashbourne & District

Choir

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
Group email: Choir group
When: Fortnightly on Thursday afternoons
2pm - 4pm
Venue: Wyaston Village Hall
Cost: A small subscription, paid in Sept and early Feb, usually £10 or £15, to cover the cost of the Hall and new music.

We usually meet at Wyaston Village Hall.
Janet Bunting and Anna Raindorp will be sharing the administration.

We sing a variety of music -traditional, folk songs, songs from the shows. Most pieces are in 2 parts, some in unison. Enthusiasm is more important than a high level of musical ability. You don't need to be able to read music as we practise each part separately a few times, then put the parts together. No-one will ever be asked to sing on their own. We have a tea break for about 20 minutes in the middle of the practice, so you get chance to chat and have a breather.
New members are always welcome and will be able to join in at any time, as we usually have a couple of pieces that we are quite competent with, a couple we are part way through learning, and a couple that are either brand new or we have only practised once, so new members would be at the same stage as everyone else on these.

There is a small subscription of £15 every 6 months to cover the cost of the Hall and downloading/printing music.
Any interested members please contact Janet Bunting or come along to a meeting.

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In Autumn 2026 we will be singing:

  • The Cowboy Carol
  • Winter Lights
  • Parade of the wooden soldiers
  • Sleigh Bells ( Ukranian folk tune)
  • It's the most wonderful time of the year
  • A Wassail Song

Spring 2027 will include: Feed the Birds, Bonnie Bobbie Shaftoe, The Water is Wide.

Most of these are written in two-parts, for Soprano and Alto/Bass. Most songs start in unison with everyone singing the tune, then the tune alternates between the two parts and the other part adds some harmony. The arrangements will make you think a little bit more than a singing group, but are much easier than a formal choir, in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Spring 2027Summer 2027Autumn 2026
Christmas Music
Thurs 7th and 21st JanuaryMay 13th and 27thThurs 10th and 24th September
Thurs 4th and 18th FebJune 10th and 24th15th and 22nd October
NOTE: No meeting on 8th Oct. Meet on 15th instead.
Thurs 4th and 18th March
July 8th and 22nd 5th and 19th November
Thurs 1st, 15th and 29th AprilAug ?3rd and 17th December