HISTORY

BACKGROUND

In May 1999, it was casually suggested that as St Michaels is such a very friendly village, it might be an idea to form a village choir. A handful of villagers, although rather doubting that in such a small community there would be enough interest to form a choir, still thought it was rather a splendid idea, and rehearsals were held in various members houses, followed by a glass of wine which was rather pleasant and ensured regular attendance!

As members increased, the venue for rehearsals was moved to the village hall (minus the wine!). The choir now has over 30 members, and since its formation has achieved an excellent reputation locally for their performances, which include a wide variety of music from Mozart to Gershwin. There is also a Barbers Shop quartet, the "Four Mugs", who add a light hearted element to the programme.

The main concerts are in June/July - the summer 2003 concert was held in the garden of one of the members to an audience of 200. The annual Christmas Concert is usually performed over two evenings in the week before Christmas, and has proved to be extremely popular and well supported, with items by the choir, readings and carols for all.

The choir sing occasionally in the lovely local Church of St Michaels and all Angels, although the St Michaels Singers are not a Church Choir. Recently the Choir were invited to sing at the Mayors Charity Concert held in Tenbury Wells, which they did to much acclaim. The musical director/conductor is Bryan Fisher, and the accompanist is Jan Holloway.

Every concert given by the Choir is in aid of a local charity, and the support given by the local communities to this end is greatly appreciated.

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© St Michaels Village. St Michaels Village Hall is a registered charity. Charity No. 1023457.

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