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 About            

The First Note

 

The Marnhull Community Choir is a choir on a journey. Formed in Spring 2019 as a group of enthusiastic amateur singers with varied levels of experience, it has grown in number and commitment.

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Under our Music Director, Geoffrey Horton and Accompanist Neil Sissons the choir meets on a Wednesday evening from 7pm-9pm in Marnhull Village Hall. We follow school term dates with a 10-week term and a one week half term holiday break. Membership is open to men and women over the age of 16 and no audition is necessary.

 

Taster Session

 

The taster sessions are perfect for nervous or shy singers who think they can’t sing, but fancy having a go in a fun and supportive atmosphere!

 

Taster sessions take place on the first and second rehearsal of each term and you just need to contact us in advance by email or phone to let us know you are interested.

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You will be placed next to a more experienced singer who will help you during the rehearsal and share music. If you decide to join at the end of the session you will be asked to complete a membership form and make a payment for the term.

The Future Sounds Good

 

We hold two performances a year - one at the end of the Summer term in June/July and another in December at the end of the Autumn term. These are usually help in the Village Hall or St Gregory’s Church. 

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Recently the choir has also been invited to sing at Marnhull Flower Show, St Greg’s Village Carol Service and St Mary’s PTFA Christmas Yuletide Fair and HMP Guys Marsh.

 

During the summer, we run a one day Singing Workshop and BBQ, which is a fun day of singing and socialising.  Aimed at complete novices, as well as those with some experience of reading music and singing part songs. Watch the website for details.

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Music programme

Our music genre is broad and includes musical theatre, light classics and seasonal favourites, such as:-

Blue Moon, The Wellerman, Ave Verum, Stormy Weather, Blow The Wind Southerly, Sumer is acumen in, Moonlight & Roses

Spring Term 2025

Spring Term 2025 dates:

Wednesday 15th January - 2nd April

There will be no rehearsal on 19th February as we have a half term holiday. The final rehearsal is on 2nd April and our concert is on Friday 4th April in the Marnhull Village Hall.  The choir will be singing music by Rodgers & Hammerstein, including songs from Oklahoma, The Sound of Music, Carousel and South Pacific.

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Covid Guidelines In line with NHS Guidelines, please DO NOT attend rehearsals if you test Positive or feel unwell.

We’d love to hear from you!

Marnhull Community Choir

Contact: chris@christine-drake.com

Tel: 01258 820645

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Marnhull Community Choir is seeking a new Music Director for September 2025

 

The Choir is looking to appoint a new Music Director for September 2025 following the departure of their current director, who is moving away from the area. We are looking for a skilled, ambitious and motivating conductor to continue the development of the choir. 

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Applications are invited for this post by midnight 19th March 2025.  

For further information and to apply please contact the Chair, Christine Drake

Email: chris@christine-drake.com

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​Spring Term 2025​
Singing music from Oklahoma and other Rodgers & Hammerstein songs
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First rehearsal: Wednesday 15th January at 7pm-9pm

@ Marnhull Village Hall

Half term no rehearsal: 19th February

Final rehearsal: 26th March​ + Extra rehearsal 2nd April

Spring Concert: Friday 4th April at 7.30pm @ Village Hall, Marnhull​

 

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CONTACT

 

For further information contact Chris Drake by email on chris@christine-drake.com

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