On Saturday 15 June nearly 30 women came together for the first rehearsal of the Gilpin Singers Women’s Choir.  The group was mixed in ages, musical ability and confidence, but what they all shared was the desire to have a go at making music and have some fun along the way.  The conductor Frances Wilson introduced a variety of different music and singing techniques, little did we know how important stamping of feet would become, as we discovered timing and pitch!  We learnt the Negro Spiritual “Steal Away”, the popular classic “You Raise Me Up” and the Caribbean Folk song “Good Time Girl” and by the end of the rehearsal not only had we learnt them, but we were singing in tune and in harmony!  And they sounded good!
The singing was broken up by refreshment breaks, which gave time for a much needed cup of tea and a chance to meet and chat to familiar faces and new ones.
The afternoon ended with a mini concert, the audience might have been small, but they were enthusiastic in praise of our efforts and if the truth be known a bit surprised at how good the choir sounded!!!     A big thank you to our conductor Frances Wilson and pianist George Peebles for all their hard work and encouragement.

It was a great afternoon and we are delighted to say that the Choir is  going to continue with meetings on Wednesday 3rd and 31st July at 7.45pm and then regularly every other Wednesday evening from mid September.  We meet in the Choir Vestry.

If you couldn’t come along on the 15th or think you would like to give it a go, you are very welcome to come along on 3 or 31 July.  For more information speak to any choir member or the Rector.

We look forward to singing, making new friends and having fun.
The Gilpin Singers