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I am delighted to be the Musical Director of Voices Unlimited - a truly remarkable adult contemporary "choir" that is not part of one of the well-known franchises but stands proud, loud and independent!
VU, as everyone calls it, rehearses and has a huge amount of fun every Tuesday evening, and does a goodly number of shows each year, ranging from our sell-out shows in local theatres to musical festivals, charity events, weddings and corporate events.
The arrangements are bespoke - I wouldn't dream of buying anything off the shelf, ever! - and we're told that it's the arrangements plus the sheer joy that VU-ers bring to performance that sets them apart. I couldn't possibly comment, I'm biased. (But they rock).
Repertoire ranges from rock and pop classics to swing, musical theatre and even the odd smattering of classical stuff for 'Last Night of the Proms' style gigs when needed!
Something else that's important about VU is the learning. I think it's critical that people properly understand what they're doing when they sing, so we have regular technique sessions, sometimes at full-length workshops at sometimes at my 'ten minute technique' spots during rehearsal. It's always done in a fun way and it always improves the sound. Funny, that...
What we don't do, unlike some other organisations, is select 'lead vocalists' from the ranks. If we need lead singers, we bring in professionals to work with the VU-ers. Otherwise, everyone sings everything together in fab six-part harmony.
We're always recruiting so if you feel like doing some singing with the nicest bunch of folks you could ever wish to meet, just fill in the contact form below! The choir's friendly manager will explain to you what the process is and how to go about it.
Warning: Joining VU has been known to change lives, cause people to make a lot of new friends, have the best possible fun every Tuesday night, improve overall health and act as a major tonic in a stress-filled world. Just so you're aware. I wouldn't want to mislead you.
VU, as everyone calls it, rehearses and has a huge amount of fun every Tuesday evening, and does a goodly number of shows each year, ranging from our sell-out shows in local theatres to musical festivals, charity events, weddings and corporate events.
The arrangements are bespoke - I wouldn't dream of buying anything off the shelf, ever! - and we're told that it's the arrangements plus the sheer joy that VU-ers bring to performance that sets them apart. I couldn't possibly comment, I'm biased. (But they rock).
Repertoire ranges from rock and pop classics to swing, musical theatre and even the odd smattering of classical stuff for 'Last Night of the Proms' style gigs when needed!
Something else that's important about VU is the learning. I think it's critical that people properly understand what they're doing when they sing, so we have regular technique sessions, sometimes at full-length workshops at sometimes at my 'ten minute technique' spots during rehearsal. It's always done in a fun way and it always improves the sound. Funny, that...
What we don't do, unlike some other organisations, is select 'lead vocalists' from the ranks. If we need lead singers, we bring in professionals to work with the VU-ers. Otherwise, everyone sings everything together in fab six-part harmony.
We're always recruiting so if you feel like doing some singing with the nicest bunch of folks you could ever wish to meet, just fill in the contact form below! The choir's friendly manager will explain to you what the process is and how to go about it.
Warning: Joining VU has been known to change lives, cause people to make a lot of new friends, have the best possible fun every Tuesday night, improve overall health and act as a major tonic in a stress-filled world. Just so you're aware. I wouldn't want to mislead you.
