LEIGH COMMUNITY CHOIR
Newsletter - April 2025
Let our 10th Anniversary Year Begin!
January’s cold weather meant that LCC had a shaky (or should I say slippy!) start to the new year as our first rehearsal had to be cancelled due to the ice and fog. However, if you think that would hold us back, then think again! We returned the following week on fine form and have been working hard throughout the late Winter and early spring to learn some fabulous new songs about which we are very excited and hope you will be to, and to continue to work on our existing repertoire.
We’ve tried some new ways of learning. Carrie and her new music team have been working with the choir on section singing (sectionals) to give each voice part the chance to learn and work together as a group before coming back together as a full choir to put together what we’ve done, and the feedback from individual members has been positive.
Back in March, we gave our first performance of the year when we supported Soroptimist International (Leigh & District) at an event they held for International Women’s Day. We sang and were also invited to have a stall to share our information and flyers. You can read more about the event at: https://www.leighcommunitychoir.org.uk/dbpage.php?pg=news
Happy Anniversary To Us
In April, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of the founding of Leigh Community Choir by our MD, Carrie, back in 2015. There was of course cake, and congratulations on our milestone came from Wayne at Wigan Council who not only looks after us so well each week at the Turnpike Centre where we rehearse, but who also had some very nice things to say about the choir and how we have grown and developed.
At the celebration, members were asked what it was that they liked about the choir and how it had made a difference to them and the response was pretty much unanimous, everyone who was asked said how warm and welcoming they found the choir when they joined, how friendly the people are, and how positive and uplifted they feel not only when performing, but also after each rehearsal. So, if you are reading this and you’ve been thinking about coming along to give us a try, but weren’t quite sure, there you have it, you will most definitely be assured a warm welcome from a very friendly and supportive group of people united by a love of music and community.
10th Anniversary Concert
Though we had a small anniversary celebration in April, we will – not unlike the king – be holding our official celebration in June with our 10th anniversary concert to be held at St Peter’s church in Leigh on Wednesday 18th June.
You can expect a varied programme of music from folk to 90s classic pop and much more. There will also be some group performances as well as special guest appearances by visiting musicians.
For more information, please see the Events section of our website, you can also find us on Facebook to keep up with all our latest news.
It doesn’t end with the concert though and you can catch us out and about over the summer at a range of local events such as Pride In Leigh, the Haigh Hall Music Festival and more. Follow us on Facebook for details and updates, or visit the Events section of our website for more information.
Want To Know More?
If you would like to join us, or come along for a taster session to give us a try before you decide, if you would like more details on where and when to see us, or if you would like to discuss booking us for an event, then please contact us.
Email: leighcommunitychoir@yahoo.co.uk
You can also send us a message through our website, where you will also find links to our socials.
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