This year it is 21 years since The Grand Central Chorus was formed and to celebrate they are having a 21^st Birthday show at the Derby Theatre, Westfield, Derby, DE1 2NF at 7pm on Saturday the 10^th March, 2012.  They are supported by ‘Dale Diva’ the Derbyshire ladies Chorus that won the ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ talent show on Channel 5, The Great British Barbershop Boys, a gold medal winning quartet who were signed by Sony records and who issued their Christmas CD in 2010, ‘Yesteryear’, a Bakers dozen of men who perform in a mix of singing styles and supply the presenter Mr. Len Matthews, known nationally for his wit and presentation style. Tickets are £12 and can be obtained from the Derby Theatre Box Office 01332255800 or online at www.derbylive.co.uk

The Chorus had a busy pre-Christmas singing is such diverse places as a Supermarket, the streets of Long Eaton and the departure hall at East Midlands Airport. The latter was at the Christmas Fayre organised by the staff at the airport to raise funds for the ‘Wish Upon a Star’ flight taking terminally ill children to Lapland.  A captive audience of stallholders enjoyed the performance, as did the Chorus, but few passengers, due to an absence of flights. The Supermarket was Morrisons’ at Gamston  which was raising funds for ‘Save the Children’.  From there they went down to Long Eaton to sing to the shoppers in the High Street as part of the entertainment in the lead up to Christmas, organised by the Erewash Partnership. A good time was had by all.

The Chorus wish you a happy New Year and they wish to remind you they rehearse at 7.15 every Wednesday evening at Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton NG10 4BJ, so how about you men out there reading this, making a resolution to come down and listen and perhaps join in. Bring a friend or spouse along. You will be welcome. Website www.grandcentralchorus.com 

This will be followed by a performance in Long Eaton Market Place at 12 noon as part of the street entertainment organised by Erewash Borough Council in the lead up to Christmas.

Whether you are an experienced male singer, or have little experience you are welcome to come along to the Learn to Sing Course on Sunday 16 October from 10 am. until 4 pm. You can expect

- quality coaching

- vocal development

- enjoyment and camaraderie

- satisfaction and success

and you will learn about the basics of good singing including good posture and breathing.

Come along and discover why thousands of men across the UK enjoy harmony singing every week. It’s really not that difficult to get started.

Just bring a packed lunch – drinks will be provided.

Don’t miss this opportunity for an enjoyable, high quality harmony singing course in the heart of the East Midlands, close to the M1.

You will find us in our rehearsal room at Wilsthorpe School, Derby Road, Long Eaton NG10 4BJ from 9.45 am. Just 5 minutes from the M1, Junction 25.

The coaching will be in groups so you need not be fearful about any solo singing! There is no audition for this course.

If you want any further information about the Grand Central Chorus, or what to expect on 16 October, ring Martin on  01664 411400 or 07855 270803. Register in advance by emailing peter@tovey8679.fsnet.co.uk or just turn up on the day.

Or you can register online at  http://www.learntosinguk.co.uk/

Excitement!  Vocal development!  Camaraderie!  And Beer!

Just some of the things that you can expect from our Six Week Singing Course starting Wednesday 7 September 2011.  Well actually, the beer is in the pub afterwards for those who enjoy liquid refreshment – soft drinks also available of course.

Regardless of your singing experience, if you think you can sing in tune, the members of the Grand Central Chorus would like you to join us for six Wednesday evenings starting 7 September in Long Eaton (Jn 25, M1). There is no charge and what could be a better way of learning how to sing well and making new friends as the evenings start to close in.

Read more about the harmony singing course.

Following our success in gaining a bronze medal at the National Barbershop Convention at the end of May, and wanting to entertain the people of Long Eaton, the chorus are due to perform at 3.45.pm. Additionally, they are hoping to interest the local men in joining them. “It’s great to have the opportunity to perform at the local carnival, particularly after our recent success” said Chorus member Brian Sargent. ‘We have members from all over the East Midlands and would like to get more local people involved, particularly younger ones’.

To that end, we are to hold a singing course starting on 7 September 2011 for prospective singers to sample the fun of barbershop, in a large group, without any obligation. The course is free and teach CDs are provided to learn the songs. Musical knowledge is not a priority – it’s more of a love of singing that’s needed.  We will have a stall at the Carnival where further information can be obtained.