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ChoIr CeLebrates 10 years of sIngIng!
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It seems only 5 minutes since ‘Got 2 Sing’ first opened its doors in Stourbridge, yet the reality is 10 years!
And such a milestone was deserving of a celebration and none could have been more memorable than the Choirs’ recent tour of Cardiff.
Some 140 singers, plus five choir leaders were spreading the Got 2 Sing joy over the weekend 18th – 20th March. They sang at the Botanic Gardens and Cardiff Castle, St Martins Church and the Senedd Steps in Cardiff Bay, but the highlight of the tour was singing to greet the thousands arriving at the Millennium Stadium prior to the Wales versus Italy match.
The Choir first opened its doors just over ten years ago by local entrepreneur Beth dunn. Beth was running a junior singing, dancing and acting group called ‘SuperTroupers’ having trained at the London School of Musical Theatre. Parents began asking if they could do something similar. Beth launched Got 2 Sing in Stourbridge in response. An incredible 90 people walked through the door on the first night and it has since gone from strength to strength.
Today there are 17 Got 2 Sing Choirs spanning the Midlands, from as far and wide as Lichfield and Worcester to Cheltenham to Telford.
The Choirs’ 10th Anniversary celebrations include a 2022 Symphony Hall concert - marking their fifth appearance there.
Anyone can join - there are no auditions or requirement to read music. Just pop along from 7.30 – 9.00pm for a free taster – simply head to their website – www.got2sing.co.uk for more details.
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