A community gospel choir based in Southampton
We aim to sing at about 12 -15 events per year, such as festivals, fêtes, weddings, funerals, and of course concerts, singing with heart and voice in all manner of places within the area.
Hello!
We are a friendly bunch of people who get together to sing.
Actually there is a bit more to it than that.
Our repertoire includes a very wide range of music, not just traditional gospels and spirituals, but African songs, modern songs and standards. They are usually arranged specially for us by our director Penny Hastings in 4 part harmony.
Anyone can join.
There are no auditions!
You don't have to be a brilliant singer either.
Best of all there are no compulsory fees! (but we do accept donations to pay for the expenses such as the rehearsal hall)
...or even pretend
You don't have to be able to read music...
If you'd like to join in the fun, please drop us a message.
We formed in 1997, and practiced at the Central Hall in St. Mary St. Southampton for many years.
Moving Pictures!
In 2020 we moved our base away from Central Hall.
Our home is now St Alban's Church in Tulip Rd, Swaythling.
A short introductory film about the choir filmed at Southampton Art Gallery. Click the play arrow to play it.
Latest News!
The equinox is passed and autumn is here
Random picture of Stonehenge suggesting something to do with the equinox
Regular practices are continuing at St. Alban's on Mondays 7:30pm. From now on we will be meeting in the smaller and warmer 'community room' at the church.
We recently appeared at the 2024 edition of Music in the City, a report of which is on the Recent Events page.
Other News
We have a few non-seasonal events planned for autumn leading into Christmas, then there will be a few actual Christmas ones and already
we have three bookings
in the spring.
A goose increasing in adiposity.
Details of these upcoming events are, strangely enough, on the
Upcoming Events page.
If you'd like to join us to sing at events like these then just drop us a line.
We are always looking to sing in different places so if you have an event planned and you would like us to come along to sing, please contact us.
You can also find us on Facebook.
