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QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED ABOUT SONG CIRCLE
All about Song Circle
We are a ladies choir based in Mid-Suffolk, joining women and communities together in song. Whether you love to sing or have never sung, Song Circle will welcome you with open arms. This page is designed to answer any questions you might have ...
Q: What's your story?
Q: What sort of choir are you? (what music do you sing?)
Q: I've never sung/I don't read music does it matter?
Q: Do you take experienced singers?
Q: How much does it cost?
Q: I'm feeling a bit nervous, how can you reassure me?
Q: Why do you perform in churches so much?
Q: What's my next step?
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Question: What's your story?
Answer: The choir was formed three years ago by Anna Winton Mills, a well-known local musician with four decades' teaching experience. In that time we've grown to have 100 active members spread over five (very relaxed and friendly) rehearsal groups.
You can find out more about them, where they are and when they meet, by clicking here...
Question: What sort of choir are you?
Answer: We cover a broad range of music from musicals to pop songs to light classical and other well known pieces.
Some songs are sung in unison (everyone singing the same tune) but most are sung in harmony. If that sounds challenging, please see the next section below!
You can have a listen to what that sounds like by going to the page covering our recent 'greatest hits' concert just click here ...
Q: I want to learn to sing but have never done this and can't read music. Does that matter?
A: No! Not at all! Anna will teach you to sing! Each rehearsal group sits in a circle so that Anna can give each member the teaching and encouragement they need. You will sit with more experienced members of the choir who can help you and guide you along. Also Anna provides recorded teaching resources for some of the songs that will help you learn the notes you need to sing. YOU CAN READ MORE ABOUT ANNA AND HER TEACHING METHODS BY CLICKING HERE
Q: I'm a more experienced singer. Is there room in the choir for me?
A: Yes absolutely! We believe in building a broad musical community. We need experienced singers to do this! Not least because you can help guide the less experienced singers in the circle.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: Your introductory session to the choir is FREE!
Come along and decide whether we're a good fit for you.
After that, if you decide you want to join, then your membership is £7 a week, paid in advance termly. To give you an idea: this term is currently 13 weeks long, so that's £91 for a whole term's rehearsals. You can go to as many as you want in the week AND have access to the teaching resources to practice at home!
Q: I'm feeling a bit nervous. Is there a community that will support me?
A: Yes! Anna very much sees the choir as a supportive community. We welcome each new member and try to ensure that everyone is supported when they first join us. We always have a natter before rehearsals and during the tea and coffee break. Anna and all the members of your rehearsal group are also available to chat on Messenger during the week.
Q: I see you perform in churches a lot. Why is that?
A: We perform a lot in churches because the acoustics are so good and because they're wonderful places to hold concerts. However we are not affiliated with any one religious group. Anna believes in building a broad musical community of ladies from whatever background.
Q: Ok this all sounds good ... what's the next step?
A: If you think Song Circle might be for you, then we'd love to meet you! We suggest you contact Anna to arrange to come along for your first FREE introductory session.
First have a look at our rehearsals page to work out which rehearsal group is best for you in terms of timing and location by clicking here...
Then Email Anna to let her know you're coming at songcirclechoir@gmail.com
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