Frome Youth Choir celebrate summer with sunshiny songs!

Frome Youth Choir recently celebrated the summer sun with a free concert of sunshiny songs in Christ Church on Christchurch Street West.
The 30-strong choir, who range in age from seven to 13, spread rays of joy with a programme that included: ‘California Dreamin’, ‘Freedom’, ‘Here Comes the Sun’, ‘A Million Dreams’, ‘Queen Medley’, ‘The Seagulls Song’ and ‘We Do Jazz!’
The choir’s director, Steph Collishaw said, “The children worked really hard all term to learn these sparkling songs off by heart and they loved spreading lots of sunshine when they performed them on Saturday 30 June. They particularly liked it when we taught the audience how to sing “Freedom”, so everyone could join in! It was great to see the church so full of supportive families and friends. The choir meets every Thursday evening during term time from 5.15pm (for a 5.30pm start) until 6.45pm in the Steiner School on Park Road. There are no auditions and the children don’t need to be able to read music as all the songs are taught by ear.
“A term costs £44 for 11 sessions and includes a drink and snack at each rehearsal. We will start back on Thursday 20 September and would love to see new members then.”
After the concert, the choir bid a fond farewell to joint choir director Jo Richards who has stepped down. The children presented her with a beautiful necklace and a card which each of them had signed.
The choir is now enjoying a well-earned summer break. They will start rehearsing again on Thursday 20 September and new members are very welcome. For more information, rehearsal dates or to book a free taster session, contact choir director Steph Collishaw at youthchoir frome@gmail.com or via Facebook facebook. com/fromeyouthchoir.