WOKINGHAM Choral Society is starting its new season with an invitation to keen singers.
The group is holding an open rehearsal evening to allow potential new members to come along and see whether they would like to join.
There are currently around 100 singers, who this year will be rehearsing for a concert in the Great Hall at the University of Reading, on November 19.
The choir will be performing Brahms’ German Requiem; Brahms’ Schicksalslied; and Purcell’s Funeral Sentences for Queen Mary.
The society gives four concerts per year, and rehearses every Thursday evening at The Emmbrook School.
Alison Sears, the Choir’s chairperson said:
“Anyone coming to try the choir out can expect a very warm welcome.
“We’ll start with a short warm up and then look at the music together, which we’ll provide on the day.
“People really shouldn’t be nervous, as there will be plenty of singers there to help them.”
Should singers have any previous experience?
“It does help to have some experience of choral singing,” continues Alison, “and preferably an ability to read music, but some people do manage without.
“This first open rehearsal isn’t an audition, it’s just a chance to see whether we are the choir for you.
“We usually do a short audition only after people have had a few trial rehearsals first.”
The open rehearsal will be held in the main hall at The Embrook School, Wokingham.
It takes place on Thursday, September 15 at 7.30pm
Anyone interested in coming along should email Caroline Fulton at: membership@wokingham-choral-society.org.uk
Or for more information log onto: www.wokingham-choral-society.org.uk.
