Group Details For Worthing u3a Choir
Group Description :
There is a small termly charge, payable in advance, to cover the cost of hall hire. Please note, because of our hall-hire commitments, the Group Attendance Fee for each Term is payable in advance, and is non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
The Worthing u3a Choir meets every Friday morning at the Heene Community Centre where we prove the theory that singing really does lift the spirits! We meet in the Centre's largest hall, the Shakespeare Room, from 11.30am-1.15pm.
The group has grown in number over the past year, with over 50 now on the register. We are, however, still open to more members in all parts. At present, most of our arrangements are for Sopranos, Altos, and lower voices, but now we have attracted some more gentlemen to the group, their section may, eventually, become tenors and basses! (New members will be offered a couple of trial sessions before being asked to commit to the group.)
Our Director of Music is experienced musician, choir conductor and teacher, Roger Pinsent, who started with us at the beginning of September 2024. He is building on the enthusiasm he found already within the group, and is helping us develop our singing skills still further. He is ably assisted by our wonderful accompanist David Akers.
We sing a wide range of music from many different genres and are learning to sing in parts. We do occasional concerts, and although there is no set time for these, it usually works out at about four a year. Our next 'outing' is to the Care for Veterans' Home on Boundary Road, on Wednesday, 15th April.
As the choir is a social entity as well as a musical one, quite a few of us meet in the centre's cafe before we start singing, or stay for a bite to eat after the practice. At present, there is work underway to extend the cafe so, as the outside area is currently out of use, it does get very crowded: but hopefully the work will be finished within the next month or so and that should ease the congestion a lot, and make it more comfortable for everyone! Do come and join us for tea/coffee and a chat!
The group has grown in number over the past year, with over 50 now on the register. We are, however, still open to more members in all parts. At present, most of our arrangements are for Sopranos, Altos, and lower voices, but now we have attracted some more gentlemen to the group, their section may, eventually, become tenors and basses! (New members will be offered a couple of trial sessions before being asked to commit to the group.)
Our Director of Music is experienced musician, choir conductor and teacher, Roger Pinsent, who started with us at the beginning of September 2024. He is building on the enthusiasm he found already within the group, and is helping us develop our singing skills still further. He is ably assisted by our wonderful accompanist David Akers.
We sing a wide range of music from many different genres and are learning to sing in parts. We do occasional concerts, and although there is no set time for these, it usually works out at about four a year. Our next 'outing' is to the Care for Veterans' Home on Boundary Road, on Wednesday, 15th April.
As the choir is a social entity as well as a musical one, quite a few of us meet in the centre's cafe before we start singing, or stay for a bite to eat after the practice. At present, there is work underway to extend the cafe so, as the outside area is currently out of use, it does get very crowded: but hopefully the work will be finished within the next month or so and that should ease the congestion a lot, and make it more comfortable for everyone! Do come and join us for tea/coffee and a chat!
There is a small termly charge, payable in advance, to cover the cost of hall hire. Please note, because of our hall-hire commitments, the Group Attendance Fee for each Term is payable in advance, and is non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Group Contact and Session Information :
| Group Status : | Vacancies |
| Venue : | Heene Community Centre, 122 Heene Road, BN11 4PL 
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| Frequency : | Fridays |
| Time of Session : | 11:30 to 13:15 |