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!
A collage of us at Music in the City 2022.
In 2020 we moved our base away from Central Hall.
Our home is now St Alban's Church in Tulip Rd, Swaythling.
Our introductory film isn't available at the moment but you can view a short clip of us singing at the Art Gallery by clicking the play button in the picture above.
Latest News!
End of term Barbie
After our concert at the Art Gallery (see Recent Events)
our final practice night was given over to a barbeque in the garden of our director, Penny.
Much food was brought to share and many calories were consumed.
It was nice to see a couple of members who have recently been unable to be with us due to work and other reasons.
Summer is over
Our first choir practice of the autumn term was on Bank Holiday Monday 26th August but on this occasion it was in All Saints church in Winchester Rd, and I have to say that we didn't sound at all rusty. There was even a possible new recruit who appeared.
We were preparing for the Janaway Jamboree on Aug 31st, a report of which is on the Recent Events page
We will then have a Monday off in lieu (it having been a Bank Holiday of course) and regular practices at St Albans will resume on 9th September
Looe
Other News
We have a number of events in the planning stage for autumn leading into Christmas, a few Christmas ones and we are starting to book into the New Year.
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.
