Christmas returns at the double for the Chordiality singers. With two concerts to savour, and even an online hit recording, the choir is looking forward to performing again to a ‘live’ audience. People will be able to hear the choir at the following venues this Christmas and tickets are on sale now – reserve your… Continue reading Christmas at the double
Great to be back
‘It’s great to be back’ was the feeling amongst members of Chordiality who met for their first face-to-face rehearsal in 18 months at the start of September. The choir had not rehearsed together under one roof since March 2020 and the pleasure of being able to meet, socialise with other members and, of course, sing… Continue reading Great to be back
Recording success
The choir recommenced its rehearsals online in January, via Zoom, buoyed by its successful Christmas Concert recording. The virtual, 25-minute concert was recorded individually by the singers, in their own homes, and then carefully patched together by recording expert Richard Reeday. It was then posted on YouTube and widely publicised by choir members to family… Continue reading Recording success
Christmas Concert online
Chordiality annually holds a sell-out Christmas concert at their headquarters at First Martyrs Church in Heaton. But sadly, this year, along with all music and theatre performances, it has fallen victim to the Covid lockdown measures. For the 300 people that would have attended, the concert has become a traditional start to the festive week… Continue reading Christmas Concert online
Composer praises choir
Seldom is a small choir contacted by a world-famous choral composer after it had posted a recording of one of his songs on YouTube, and particularly as it was only posted just seven days before. Like many choral groups during the pandemic lockdown, Chordiality has turned to meeting weekly through the remote conferencing platform, Zoom.… Continue reading Composer praises choir
Lockdown recording
The choir is pleased to announce the release of its first lockdown single, with more to follow. Chordiality members have been meeting regularly on Sunday evening for a ‘virtual sing’ using the remote conferencing platform, Zoom. Despite some technical drawbacks, a good time has been had by all, not least in being able to… Continue reading Lockdown recording