We are a mixed Community Choir, based in Forres, Moray, since January 2004, and led by experienced musicians and choir leaders Kate O'Connell and Bill Henderson. We sing inspirational songs from around the world: African, East European, Gaelic, Welsh, World Music, Taizé, traditional, contemporary, and many more.
We offer a safe atmosphere to discover and develop your natural singing voice. We are open to everyone, no auditions. No musical experience necessary, learning by ear.
The choir perform a concert at least once a year, and enjoy appearing at Community Festivals.
In Spring 2005, 25 members made a first Choir Trip to Iona where we sang in the Abbey. This grew into a yearly tradition during October school holidays. This year we will be closer to home, near Carrbridge.
We have around 60 members, beginners and experienced singers, 40 of them regulars. We encourage people to come regularly to learn the songs but drop-in is also possible.
Both Kate and Bill are members of The Natural Voice Practitioners' Network (NVPN).
The March 2009 issue of Saga Magazine features an inspiring article about NVPN choirs; click here and here to download the PDF files.