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.
We never use backing tracks for accompaniment, keeping music live as the Musicians' Union used to say.
...or even pretend
You don't have to be able to read music...
Best of all there are no compulsory fees! (but we do accept donations to pay for the expenses such as the rehearsal hall)
We formed in 1997, and practiced at the Central Hall in St. Mary St. Southampton for many years.
Moving Pictures!
Autumn 2024 and we were on the move again from St Alban's to All Saints Church in Pointout Road, Bassett.
In 2020 we moved our base away from Central Hall to St Alban's Church in Swaythling.
We've met here from time to time when other venues have been unavailable, and now the choir is more numerous we
need the slightly larger space.
A short introductory film about the choir filmed at Southampton Art Gallery. Click the play arrow to play it.
Latest News
Random pretty picture.
Choir Practice Resumes!
Phew! After a month with only one practice (foreshortened by the choir AGM at that) we are resuming full tilt at All Saints to prepare for some imminent gigs.
Our first few gigs of 2025 have been completed: reports on the Recent Events page.
Summer is around the corner
Despite the unseasonally warm weather the summer has not started, meterologically speaking, but we are working on booking some summery gigs.
For example, we are booked into a gospel music event on June 28th, the Shirley Fringe and Music in the City in September and are wondering just how early is too early to secure a decent slot for a Christmas pub carol=along
Details of these upcoming events will be, strangely enough, on the
Upcoming Events page as the become available.
If you'd like to join us to sing at events like these then just drop us a line.
Please note
Whilst we are an adult choir, children are welcome to attend practices and events but they must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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.
