Braintree Male Voice Choir

Members of the choir come from all walks of life including current or retired teachers, local government officers, surveyors, builders, bakers, journalists etc. They all come with varying different musical backgrounds. Their common aim is to reach as high a standard as possible in their performances - AND TO ENJOY THEMSELVES!! Interestingly, studies have shown that singing is good for you - good for your health, both physical and mental.

The choir, currently 45 -strong, is always looking for new recruits. The best time for new members to join is at the beginning of September, or the beginning of January when the whole Choir will be given new music, so everyone is learning something new together.

To help new members integrate into the Choir, each will be allocated an existing member to act as mentor and to help those new to singing to 'get up to speed'. This system worked very well in our last recruitment drive, and the new members were very appreciative of the time and effort devoted to them.

The choir sings at around eight to ten concerts a year, including the main concerts in May and December, plus a number of charity concerts for local churches and organisations and has recently entertained at a number of schools.

The rehearsals will start in September.

The choir's musical director Elisabeth Miller said:

'The goal for new members is to be ready to sing with the Choir at the next main concert - usually in December and May.

As music will be prepared for each newcomer, it would be wise for people to register their interest as soon as possible so that we can order the new music.

There is a camaraderie in a male voice choir that is hard to find elsewhere. I can assure anyone who joins that they will be made to feel more than welcome. They do not have to read music and they will not be put on the spot in any way'

Rehearsals are held at St Peters Church Hall, St Peters in the Fields, Bocking every Wednesday from January to June (with an Easter break) and from September to early December.

Those interested in joining the sessions should contact David Streamer on 01787 473038

 

 

The choir relaxing after their visit to Stisted Hall in December 2006

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