Whatever your age, being part of a choir is beneficial in an almost endless list of ways. These benefits include:
-increased confidence & improved wellbeing
-reduced stress levels
-better concentration and ability to listen
-increased academic achievement
-forging friendships and developing teamwork
Richard's work covers choirs of all types, ages, abilities and commitment level - there really is a choir for everyone!
S C Choirs
Richard is Artistic Director of Singing Community of Choirs which boasts FIVE choirs from age 4 to adult. He founded this organisation in 2005, and works with a team of skilled conductors and accompanists. It meets every Wednesday evening in Sutton Coldfield, performing regularly. SCC has competed both nationally and internationally in choral competitions too.
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B Natural
Richard directs B Natural, a choir set up in 2014 for experienced singers who read music. It's a small chamber choir of 22 auditioned members, performing regular concerts of mainly a capella music covering a wide variety of classically-sung genres. It has performed at the Royal Northern College of Music, Haddon Hall (Derbyshire), a host of churches, and in 2017 the choir recorded its first CD. Learn more...
Lanching...
Richard is launching a brand new set of choirs called Take Note, starting from September 2020. Because of the current restrictions it will start online initially, moving to 'in person' later in the year. It is all about delivering FUN, lively rehearsals whilst developing musicianship. With Richard's extensive experience of running choirs and recent research from abroad, plus the musical expertise of Chris Hall's outstanding accompanying ability, this is a winning combination!
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Sing Out Derbyshire!
Sing Out Derbyshire is open to absolutely everyone: Those who have some experience of singing, and those who have none. It meets three times a year for 4 workshops followed by an informal concert, usually in the autumn, spring and summer terms (exact months can vary, depending on the school terms). All those aged from 14 to 80 are welcomed and encouraged to come along.
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