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

Hi Chorleyans We are performing on Sunday 7th December at 2pm in Croston St Michael and All Angels Church PR26 9HA Red admiral brass band are playing 1-2 we will then set up as they finish No need to arrive until 1.45pm. Dress code - CHRISTMASSY!   As always, please ensure music is in the correct order.There won't be any chairs, except for those who specifically ask for one (this won't be a problem), so you will be standing for 45 minutes. I will turn to the audience and b

Hi Chorleyans What a marathon tonight! Don't think you've ever learned a song so fast! Well done! Here is the running order for Croston on 7th December: ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS XMAS CAROLS MEDLEY (begins Silent night) LET IT GO O HOLY NIGHT/SOMEWHERE IN MY MEMORY FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK SEASONS OF LOVE* - for those of you who are new, this is the second half of RENT MEDLEY, from Bar 45 (beginning "five hundred ...") CHRISTMAS MEDLEY 2017* (begins "Silver bell

Hi Chorleyans Sorry to have missed last week. Your programme next week will be the same. See you Thursday. Andrew x

Hi Chorleyans Thanks for a great session tonight. Next week we will be continuing with our "Christmas Countdown". Set list as follows: IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS O HOLY NIGHT HOW DOES A MOMENT LAST FOREVER I WISH IT COULD BE CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS I will take numbers for the Croston Christmas performance (Sunday 7th December 2pm) next Thursday. See you next week. Andrew x

Hi Chorleyans Well sung tonight everyone - Christmas is very definitely UNDERWAY! Next week's running order is as follows: LET IT GO FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK HOW DOES A MOMENT LAST FOR EVER I WISH IT COULD BE CHRISTAMS EVERY DAY - nice start on this tonight. XMAS CAROLS MEDLEY (for new members, this is the medley that begins with Silent Night) See you next week Andrew x

Hi Chorleyans Well sung tonight - it was great to see your faces again! I hate to mention the dreaded C word, but IT'S LOOMING!!! With this in mind, next week's programme looks like this: SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW SUPERSTAR HOW DOES A MOMENT I WISH IT COULD BE CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY  - Yes, it's a brand new Christmas song!!! LET IT GO See you next week - make sure you're feeling festive! Andrew x

Hi Chorleyans I'm so sorry this is late! Well and truly in half term relaxed mode!  Running order for this Thursday is as follows: HUSHABYE MOUNTAIN (will please some of you!) SUPERSTAR HOW DOES  MOMENT LAST FOREVER MEMORY (will please more of you - I've been reading your posts about your favourites!) See you Thursday Andrew x