A CHARVIL musician is embarking on a new musical adventure — and it’s got a Hollywood theme.
Music teacher and choir director Suzanne Newman is launching her latest group, The Project Singers, in September, and is currently on the lookout for new members.
Ms Newman has been running choirs for more than 30 years and currently leads Sapphire Ladies Choir and girls’ group Jewel Tones.
Now, she is starting a three-part chorus to give singers a “fresh start” after lockdown.
“Music is the one thing that makes me happy,” she said. “It’s always been a part of my life.
“I hope that everybody will be ready to get back to singing [after the pandemic].”
Ms Newman said from the get go, The Project Singers will work on a series of productions starting with A Night At The Movies.
“Over the past year of not being able to do live music, I’ve been listening to a lot more songs and some from the movies are absolutely fantastic,” she said.
“We will be working on some great songs from films, including Hopelessly Devoted To You and The Shadow Of Your Smile.”
The first project will then finish with a concert at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts in March 2022, to celebrate the singers’ hard work.
Now, Ms Newman said she is itching to get going.
“I’ve been running choirs mostly on Zoom so it will be nice to have a fresh start,” she said.
The Project Singers, which will be split into two groups, is currently holding auditions for eight more members.
There are four spaces available in the junior chorus for girls aged between 10 and 18, and for four more ladies in the senior chorus.
“Most of the ladies in my current choir are staying on,” Ms Newman explained. “But we’ve got spaces for a few more members, so we can have around 25 people in each choir.”
Rehearsals will be held at Charvil Village Hall on Sunday evenings.
Auditions are being held over the coming month.
For more details, contact Ms Newman on 0118 934 589 or email suzanneynewman@btinternet.com
