Ordsall has it's own Acapella Singers, who work very hard to bring some light into our lives.
To view their web site please click the link below
www.ordsallsingers.co.uk
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Showing posts with label acapella. Show all posts
Tuesday, 18 December 2007
Tuesday, 4 September 2007
Ordsall Acapella Singers
Press Release
The sweet harmony of Ordsall Acapella Singers
On 26th September, vying with a juggling clown, a bouncy castle and the flashing cameras of an appreciative audience, the Ordsall Acapella Singers sang a mixture of gospel, pop and African close harmony songs at the Salford Lads Club summer event. Their sweet harmonies echoed round one of the Club’s beautiful rooms, only yards away from the rehearsal space used by Morrissey and The Smiths. Jeff Borradaile, the choir’s inspirational musical director, said it was their best performance yet.
Ordsall Acapella sing unaccompanied in four-part harmonies. Formed about two years ago, the group is going from strength to strength, giving regular concerts in and around Salford and Manchester, and running workshops in the community. You can next hear them on 22 September at 9 am at the New Marriott Hotel; 12 till 3 pm at Ordsall Park Festival, and on 23 September 1 till 2 pm at Ordsall Hall Eco Week.
The choir meets 7 and 9 pm on Tuesdays at the Everyone Centre, 2 Robert Hall Road, Ordsall, gravitating afterwards to the pub. A warm friendly and intimate group, it is open to new members, whether beginners or experienced singers.
If you want to join, find out about performances or arrange gigs or workshops, contact Gail at Ordsall Community Arts on 0161 848 8779.
The sweet harmony of Ordsall Acapella Singers
On 26th September, vying with a juggling clown, a bouncy castle and the flashing cameras of an appreciative audience, the Ordsall Acapella Singers sang a mixture of gospel, pop and African close harmony songs at the Salford Lads Club summer event. Their sweet harmonies echoed round one of the Club’s beautiful rooms, only yards away from the rehearsal space used by Morrissey and The Smiths. Jeff Borradaile, the choir’s inspirational musical director, said it was their best performance yet.
Ordsall Acapella sing unaccompanied in four-part harmonies. Formed about two years ago, the group is going from strength to strength, giving regular concerts in and around Salford and Manchester, and running workshops in the community. You can next hear them on 22 September at 9 am at the New Marriott Hotel; 12 till 3 pm at Ordsall Park Festival, and on 23 September 1 till 2 pm at Ordsall Hall Eco Week.
The choir meets 7 and 9 pm on Tuesdays at the Everyone Centre, 2 Robert Hall Road, Ordsall, gravitating afterwards to the pub. A warm friendly and intimate group, it is open to new members, whether beginners or experienced singers.
If you want to join, find out about performances or arrange gigs or workshops, contact Gail at Ordsall Community Arts on 0161 848 8779.
Tuesday, 29 May 2007
Ordsall Acapella Choir
On Friday 18th May, I went with the Acapella Choir to Stockport Art Museum, where they were booked to sing at the preliminaries before an Achievement Award Presentation. There were many dignitaries there, canapés and drinks were served and a bongo band was playing as people entered the museum. The choir were asked to sing in the chapel of remembrance where the acoustics were brilliant for this type of singing.
After their traditional warm up, they sang many songs, under the watchful eye of the professional choirmaster who puts them through their paces every Tuesday at the Every One Centre in Ordsall. Their performance was outstanding and very professional, especially considering some of the members had only been with the group for a few weeks. Lots of people stopped and listened to the choir and gave them tremendous applause. Some even asked could they go to the Tuesday night sessions.
I have been to many of their performances, over the last few years, when there were only at the most half a dozen singers, this time however there were 15 of them. This influx of members is mainly due to their appearance on Radio Manchester in March when they asked for new members.
If there is anyone out there who enjo
ys singing, and wants to sing for pleasure and be with a good crowd of fun loving people, then here’s your opportunity.
If you have any event where a choir would be appropriate please get in touch with Ordsall Community Arts at the Everyone Centre in Ordsall.
After their traditional warm up, they sang many songs, under the watchful eye of the professional choirmaster who puts them through their paces every Tuesday at the Every One Centre in Ordsall. Their performance was outstanding and very professional, especially considering some of the members had only been with the group for a few weeks. Lots of people stopped and listened to the choir and gave them tremendous applause. Some even asked could they go to the Tuesday night sessions.
I have been to many of their performances, over the last few years, when there were only at the most half a dozen singers, this time however there were 15 of them. This influx of members is mainly due to their appearance on Radio Manchester in March when they asked for new members.
If there is anyone out there who enjo
ys singing, and wants to sing for pleasure and be with a good crowd of fun loving people, then here’s your opportunity.If you have any event where a choir would be appropriate please get in touch with Ordsall Community Arts at the Everyone Centre in Ordsall.
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