AFTER three months, Opera Worcester’s new community choir is proving such a success that the society are keen to welcome new members to their joyful Saturday lunchtime singing sessions.
On the first Saturday of every month since September between 30 and 40 people have met regularly to enjoy singing, led by Opera Worcester’s current MD, Wilhelm Theunissen.
Opera Worcester chairman Caroline Causier said: “After the restrictions of the last year, people have really enjoyed the chance to meet with others, have a cuppa and a good sing.
“We’ve had some fabulous feedback and Wilhelm is so great at making the session relaxed and enjoyable. We sing songs from the shows, popular songs, and with Christmas around the corner, it’s now carols.
“There is no need to be able to read music, we just provide the lyrics. People have enjoyed themselves so much they want to meet more often so in the New Year we are increasing our meetings to twice a month.”
Opera Worcester have introduced their community choir in order to provide a range of music that everyone can enjoy.2022 will be the society’s 70th birthday year and they are planning a series of events to raise the profile of the society.
It's a chance to meet with others, have a cuppa and a good sing
Caroline added: “Our aim is to inspire and educate when it comes to music and singing and so we’ve planned a year of concerts, workshops, a production, and of course the continuation of our community choir which has proved really popular.
“We offer something for everyone so I urge people to explore our website and get involved during this very special year of celebration.”
Full details about Opera Worcester’s forthcoming concert, their community choir and activities for 2022 can be found on the website here
The Community Choir takes place on the first Saturday in every month at St Mark’s Church, Orchard Street, Cherry Orchard, from 12.30pm to 2pm and everyone is welcome.
Opera Worcester’s Concert ‘Music to make your heart sing!’ will take place at St George’s Church, Worcester at 2.30pm on Saturday, December 4. Details of tickets are also available online.
Opera Worcester has its origins in the Worcestershire village of Great Witley. It brings together singers of all ages and abilities to sing together in concerts and productions.
Established in 1952, and formerly called Great Witley Operatic Society), it attracts singers from all over Worcestershire and from as far afield as Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Wales.
Great Witley Operatic Society (GWOS) originates from the name of the village in West Worcestershire where a few Gilbert and Sullivan enthusiasts and amateur singers gathered to entertain themselves and their community first in 1952 in the tiny village hall, and later at Abberley and Martley, before moving to the Swan in 1965.
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