St Michael & All Angels Church, Vivian St, Bristol, BS3 4LW

The Rising Sun Singers is a daytime community choir based at St Michael & All Angels church in Windmill Hill, South Bristol. It is run by Natural Voice Leader Rosie Sleightholme. Rosie teaches by ear and no choir experience is necessary. The choir sings songs of different styles and traditions from all over the world and welcomes new members to come for a taster any time during the term.

AUTUMN/WINTER TERM DATES:

• 18th Sept-11th Dec (no choir 22rd Oct)
• Performance at Treefest – Fri 8th Dec, 5pm at St Mary Redcliffe Church
• Christmas Concert – 2pm, Sat 16th Dec, St Michael & All Angels Church, Windmill Hill

New members welcome at any point during the term

• Book a free taster by emailing: risingsunsingers@gmail.com
• More info: https://www.facebook.com/risingsunsingers

“I like everything about the Rising Sun Singers Choir. Choir members are all friendly and Rosie is also friendly and fun. She’s very supportive, positive, inclusive and teaches us a variety of really great songs. She is well connected with other choir leaders and shares lots of information about workshops and events with the choir. This has enabled me to broaden my singing experience. Singing in this choir never fails to lift my spirits!” Cheryl

“It’s perfect for me. I like being confident enough to not worry if I get the notes wrong. I like the mix of challenging and fun songs/sounds Rosie presents each week.” Anne

“It is joyous. All voices are welcome and, although we are small in number, we are learning to develop a nice sound. Some songs are more challenging than others and that adds a sense of achievement, but mostly it is relaxing and fun. Rosie is an excellent teacher, no matter what your singing experience and ability. Her energy and encouragement rubs off on us all and we all look forward to meeting up each week for an hour of sheer enjoyment through singing together.” Choir Member

“I’m so happy I joined this lovely community choir. Rosie is a wonderful choir leader and she comes up with a diverse selection of songs that have the most beautiful harmonies. Such a friendly, inclusive bunch of people too.” S Swindells

“I can’t get enough of Rosie’s choir and I highly recommend Rising Sun Singers for experienced singers or novices alike – such an uplifting, supportive natural singing group.” R Andrews

Mondays, 2-3pm

Centre 21, Greenfield Road, Douglas, Isle of Man

A fun female-only choir which sings a variety of easy repertoire in two or three parts. No audition, no need to read music, just come and have fun….. We may even add a little optional line dancing to warm up!

Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm

Walthamstow London E17

Open to all, no audition process.

Fees currently £90 for 10 sessions.

3 and 4 part Acapella. Learn by ear with tracks available. Wide range of styles.

Thursday evenings 7.30-9.20pm in term time

Colvend Public Hall, Colvend, Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, DG5 4QF

‘The Solway Buoys’ – Sea Shanty Singers is for men who love sea shanties and enjoy singing. There are no auditions, all are welcome and as the songs come from an oral tradition, there is no requirement to read music. We sing traditional songs, specially arranged in 3 parts for a range of inexperienced and experienced singers. We currently have over 50 crew members ‘on our books’ but are always on the lookout for more.

Costs: £2 per session. £5 per songbook.

Mondays, 7.30 - 9.30pm.
2024 Dates: 5/2, 4/3, 25/3, 29/4, 20/5,17/6, 9/9, 7/10, 11/11, 9/12