Hi everyone Thanks for a super first week back - it's so lovely to arrive at choir in the light, and, fingers crossed for next week, in the SUNSHINE! It was a great beginning on the new songs/medley section, and thanks for being so welcoming to the tasters. Next week's programme looks like this: COLOURS OF THE WIND - been a while! CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - continuing with the Candyman section I'M A BELIEVER A MILLION DREAMS - should be a rousing end to the evening!

Hi Maccers and Chorleyans! Welcome back to choir! I hope you have all had a fabulous Easter. Next week WE HAVE TASTERS! As always, please make them feel welcome and try to help them if they got lost in their music (not in a Sister Sledge kind of way!). Please could I rely on my usual helpers to meet and greet? Your programme is as follows: DANCING QUEEN CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - for the benefit of tasters, we will begin with the Candy Man section, where we had got u

Hi everyone My choirs are now on a fortnight's break Appleton returns on 20th April Macc returns on 22nd April Chorley returns on 23rd April I'll be back in touch nearer the time with a programme email Thank you all so much for some wonderful singing this term, and a Happy Easter to you all! Andrew x

Hi all! Tomorrow, you will be at Southlands. Apparently there is a Maundy Service at our normal venue which they had overlooked. The address is: Clover Road PR7 2NJ Have a great rehearsal! Andy

Hi Chorleyans Great singing tonight everyone, and a lovely start to 2 new songs, which we will be able to add to future concert programmes. Next week's programme is as follows: DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER SPACE ODDITY CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY SUPERSTAR Next week is your final session before Easter. See you next week. Andrew x

Hi Chorleyans Thanks for a great session tonight AND we finished 2 songs in record time! Next week's programme looks like this: HEART OF STONE DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER SPACE ODDITY - brand new arrangement from Andy of the David Bowie classic CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY MEDLEY - brand new song for us ANTHEM You will have next week and then one further session before the Easter break. See you next week Andrew x

Hi Chorleyans Well sung tonight Chorleyans, and the attendance was terrific! Great start to Don't look back in Anger, and Heart of Stone is nearly done! Next week's programme is as follows: HUSHABYE MOUNTAIN HEART OF STONE DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU See you next week! Andrew x

Hi Chorleyans Well sung tonight - you really sang your hearts out, and we should have a great performance on Saturday night. Thanks to all those who did some prep for tonight - it really showed. Next Thursday's programme looks like this: LION KING HEART OF STONE DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER - yes, Magic Voices does Oasis! Get your bucket hats and shades ready beacuase this is a long awaited rock song, hot of the press from Andy and it's a great arrangement. A WHOLE NEW WORLD See

Hi Chorleyans Here is (hopefully!) everything you need to know about your forthcoming concert. VENUE - Chorley Methodist Church, Gillibrand Walks, Chorley PR7 2EZ DATE AND TIME - Saturday 7th March. Your slot starts at 8pm . However, there is a solo pianist on before you at 7pm. It would be nice for as many as possible to fill the church up for that performance. PARKING - limited parking at the venue. Nearby car parks - Fleet St PR7 2EY and George St PR7 2BN. Be aware that

Hi Chorleyans I hope you have had a nice break from me, or half term if you have one! On Thursday we will run the programme again for Chorley Methodist Church on Saturday 7th. This time, we will have Neil's links and we will have more time to work on any tricky bits. So please bring all your concert music in the correct order PLUS Heart of Stone, in case we have any time left at the end. Venue details will follow. See you Thursday! Andrew x

Hi Chorleyans Thanks for tonight everyone - we got through the whole programme! You are now on half term, so no rehearsal next Thursday. We return on THURSDAY 5TH MARCH , and your concert is on Saturday 7th. I will send you a programme email nearer the time, but we will be going through the programme again - we will just have a little more time to iron out any problems. Please go through the songs yourselves between now and then over the next fortnight. HAPPY 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Hi Chorleyans Many apologies for tonight. I would like to explain what happened. I got there at my usual time to find that the door I use to get in (NOT the one you all use) was locked for the very first time since we have been at this venue. I used the key given to me by the lettings people, one which I'd never had to use before, and it broke off in the lock! I rang lettings and they were most apologetic, but explained that the only person who had a key to the door YOU all u

Hi Chorleyans Well sung tonight everyone! And we finished Dancing through Life AND How does a moment last forever! Next week's programme will be prepping for your concert and is as follows: DEFYING GRAVITY ANTHEM DANCING THROUGH LIFE HOW DOES A MOMENT LAST FOREVER HEART OF STONE DANCING QUEEN Your half term break will just be for one Thursday, 26th February. If you weren't there tonight please let me know only if you CAN attend the concert. See you next week! Andrew x

Hi Chorleyans I forgot to say that I will take numbers for the above on Thursday night. Details are as follows: CHORLEY METHODIST CHURCH PR7 2EZ - SAT 7TH MARCH 8pm - 45 mins "standing only" programme, along the lines of a Chorley Live concert. Here is the programme: DANCING QUEEN HOW DOES A MOMENT LAST FOREVER ANTHEM DANCING THROUGH LIFE SEASONS OF LOVE SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW DEFYING GRAVITY MEMORY ELECTRICITY ONE DAY MORE I've chosen these songs because they are ones we ha

Hi Chorleyans Thanks for a great night of musicmaking - the 2 new songs are coming on really well and are nearly finished! Next week's programme, which includes 2 old favourites) looks like this: FERNANDO HOW DOES A MOMENT LAST FOREVER - we still have a few bars left to learn of this DANCING THROUGH LIFE HEART OF STONE MEMORY You only have one week off for half term (26th Feb), so I thought we could have a little celebration on 19th Feb in honour of our 10 year anniversary! L

Hi Chorleyans Very well sung tonight - the 2 new songs are coming on a treat and sounding great, TRUTHFULLY (geddit?) I've been in touch with the organiser of the Chorley Methodist Church concert this week. This will be on Saturday 7th March at 8pm. It will be a 45 minute set, standing up throughout. It sounds like it's a little bit like Chorley Live in that it will be a series of musical "acts" performing over a set period, one after the other with 15 minute intervals. We ar

Hi Chorleyans What a wonderful session we had tonight! Almost full attendance, and tasters too - oh, and you sang your hearts out! Great start on the new songs - "Six" is showing until Saturday at the Palace in Manchester by the way. I've just opened my presents - thank you so much for your generosity, Chorleyans - it means a lot. Thank you also for your condolences and offers of support. The last few weeks have been the hardest of my life and I have a feeling that choir w

A Note from Andrew Hi Chorleyans! I'm so sorry that tonight's session has had to be cancelled. I truly believe it's the most sensible decision in the circumstances. Your safety and well-being are my top priorities. But don’t worry! Next week, we will sing the same songs that were scheduled for tonight. I can’t wait to see all your smiling faces and hear your beautiful voices again! Why Singing Matters Singing is more than just a hobby; it’s a way to connect with ourselves and

Hi Chorleyans And a very happy new year to you all! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are ready to come back to choir next week. Mike Richardson will be covering for me on Thursday and I'm sure you'll have a great time with him. After that, I will be back for the duration! We will have plenty of tasters joining us next week, so can I have my usual helpers to assist with meeting and greeting please. I know you will all be your usual welcoming selves, and please try

Hi Chorleyans Well sung tonight - SUCH STAMINA - I hope you don't all feel "Christmassed out" already! I've sent an email about Croston under separate cover. Next week's programme looks like this: I WISH IT COULD BE CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK HOW DOES A MOMENT LAST FOREVER - at last we have a chance to finish it! ***NEW SONG ALERT*** HEART OF STONE - this is from Six the Musical - it will be epic I LOVE CHRISTMAS DAY As you can see, I've carried on the Christma