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Welcome to Musical Village in Leicestershire
'Musical Village' are a community of choirs catering for people of all ages and abilities in Leicester and Leicestershire. We welcome all who love singing and want to share the enjoyment and fun with the community.
- There are several choirs to choose from in different parts of Leicestershire all at an affordable price; A FREE session is offered so why not come and give it a try; Once a member, you are entitled to go to rehearsals in as many of the choirs as you wish (subject to space) at no extra cost.
- There are opportunities to perform in concerts at different venues, and to sing at special events: In 2015 we sang for Richard III as his cortège processed through Market Bosworth on the way to Leicester Cathedral; In 2015 and again in 2016, we have accompanied Russell Watson on his UK tour on stage at the Curve theatre and De Montfort Hall in Leicester, Norwich, King's Lynn and Wolverhampton; Earlier in 2017 we accompanied Sam Bailey on her UK tour 'Sing My Heart Out' at 9 venues across the UK. In 2017 we felt privileged to be asked again to accompany Russell Watson on 8 of his 9 concerts as he travelled around the UK on his sell out 'Serenade tour' and in 2018 we have travelled to 14 venues across the UK singing with Russell on his Canzoni d'Amore UK tour and again in 2019 we joined Russell at 12 venues on his 'A very special evening with Russell' tour.
- Our youth choir have performed on stage with Collabro in 2018 and again in 2019 and also with The Kingdom Choir, both at De Montfort Hall.
- Members receive rehearsal mp3s so that they can practise at home or in the car!;
- Our repertoire includes world music, spiritual, pop classics, contemporary, folk, light classical and show hits;
- There are lots of social events during the year including meals, theatre trips and quizzes;