Our Friday U3a 'Sing a Long' was fun and we all sang with gusto.. so imagine our surprise when the leader of it came to Dh and myself in the tea break, and suggested we might like to join a new community choir.
Its a weekly session on Tuesday afternoons, so we said thank you and we'd think about it.
Lots of things to think about, did we want a regular weekly afternoon commitment? We've been very 'laissez faire' since moving here, just doing what we wanted to do, when we wanted. And this would push us out of our comfort zone. We wouldn't know anyone, we knew that where it was held, had little or no parking. But we thought it was worth giving it a 'go.' So even though it was pouring with rain, we set off hoping we'd find a space to park near the church where it's held, to avoid getting wet! (we did)
We absolutely thoroughly enjoyed it; it was friendly and welcoming and great. Only formed October last year so still fairly new about 25 people. Hosted by a husband and wife, both musicians. She is the Musical Director and I loved it. I love singing and have done a lot in different choirs in Essex as well as organising school choirs through out my teaching days. We learnt two new songs, me singing the Alto part, Dh with the men. I glanced across at him and it was lovely to see him singing his part with the other men and smiling.
We had what was called a fun Karaoke song, Abba's 'Thank you for the Music.' It was wonderful, we're looking forward to next week. We're pleased we stepped out of our comfort zone. and I absolutely loved it!
Do you like singing?
Chrisxx
12 comments:
I really enjoy singing, but cannot hold a tune or retain a rhythm to save my life! My SIL is in a local choir and they have great fun. And how lovely that you & DH can do this together. Have fun 🎶☺️🎵
I lose my voice after a few verses of singing which is very annoying as I'd enjoy being in a choir.
Have fun!
Doesn't everyone love singing? But whether our singing sounds good to the ears of other people is an issue. But it really is a nice thing to do.
The voice is a muscle and needs to be exercised to keep it in good order. Your new choir sounds fun.
What a great activity. Music is good for the soul!
I only sing for the dog. He doesn't mind so much but often gives me a puzzled look.
Sounds like this was fun.
Hello! Yes. I LOVE to sing. Unfortunately, I do not possess the necessary skills to make it enjoyable for anyone else to listen! I do sing in my Jeep when I am alone!
I do like singing but once, after a particularly joyous rendition, someone told me "Don't give up your day job"!
Hi Chris,
So glad you went and enjoyed it! I love music and sang in choir in school and church. It's even better that both you and your husband are enjoying it!
I do like to join in when the moment presents itself but once it was suggested that I don't give up my day job for a career on the stage!
How wonderful that both you and your husband decided to join the new choir! Sometimes, it pays to step out of your comfort zone, doesn't it? I love to sing, but, I've been told I sing out of tune! LOL.
How wonderful that you and Dh have found something new to enjoy together and that you have some new friends to sing with. Have fun :-)
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