Music has always been a significant part of my life, particularly singing. During the 10 years that I lived in France, I co-founded a choir and later a thriving music theatre company so I could get my singing fix. When we moved back to the UK in 2018 and settled in Sevenoaks, finding a new musical community was a priority!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Initially this proved challenging; it seemed there were only only formal choral groups or large national franchises, neither of which appealed to me.
In 2021, after the Covid restrictions had been lifted, I stumbled across a poster for a choir I\u2019d not heard of. I rushed along and, from the moment I walked into that first rehearsal, the warmth & friendliness of the community was palpable. Just four weeks later, I found myself on stage performing alongside my new choir friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I connected instantly to the choir\u2019s aims & ethos. I love the variety of genres and unique arrangements of the songs we tackle! That we also raise money for charities is the icing on the cake!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our choir leader, Philly is masterful in making singing accessible & fun as well as pulling a great sound from us. Thanks to her we are having a go at increasingly complex numbers as we gain experience and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’ve taken an increasingly active role in the choir since I joined. I\u2019m a Committee member and, drawing on my experience of staging full-scale musicals, I contribute to the Events team, helping organise concerts and performances. I rarely do things half-heartedly, so getting more involved & giving something back in support of the choir feels good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For me, Sevenoaks Sings is nothing short of a gift and a privilege.
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