If you are male and have some singing experience, the members of the Grand Central Chorus would like you to join us on Sunday, 3 October, 2010, in Long Eaton. (Jn 25, M1)
We are holding a free open day for singers to learn and experience the enjoyment of Barbershop four part harmony. This is our contribution to the week-end of singing entitled 123sing being promoted by Classic FM.
Whether you are fully committed to a choir or musical society, or have little experience you are welcome, as the aim of the day is to increase the awareness of barbershop as a fast-growing musical form, including the fact that we sing mainly in choruses, do not all have moustaches, nor wear hats most of the time!
‘There still seems to be a public picture of Barbershop singers only performing in quartets and wearing boaters with towels over their arms’ says Mike Houghton, a bass singer with Grand Central. ‘This day will hopefully clear that image, add to any singer’s musical knowledge and be an interesting and fun day’. He added, ‘Those wishing to expand on the experience will be given the opportunity to attend the Chorus on their regular rehearsal night’.
You will find us in our rehearsal room at Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton NG10 4BJ from 10am to 4pm. Just 5 minutes from the M1, Junction 25.
Just bring some sandwiches, water and your voice. The coaching will be in groups so you need not be fearful about any solo singing!
If you want any further information about the Grand Central Chorus, or what to expect on 3 October, e-mail martinyork@tiscali.co.uk. or ring Martin on 01664 411400.
For more details about the 123 sing! weekend, follow this link: www.classicfm.co.uk/123sing.
