Who we are:
We are a sociable and enthusiastic group who enjoy singing together. Our Choir welcomes men and women across a wide vocal range. Our repertoire is a mix of songs performed in unison and those sung in harmony between 4 sections: soprano, alto, tenor and bass.
It is not a requirement for Choir members to read music (but it’s always surprising how much more familiar music scores can become when rehearsing!). Music scores are available from the Choir’s comprehensive library.
Where we meet and when:
The Choir meets for rehearsals at the Liss Infants School Hall (Hill Brow Road, Liss) at 7:30 pm on Wednesdays, during term time.
Due to Covid restrictions, Hall rehearsals were suspended between March 2020 and September 2021. However, singing continued online via Zoom for most of this time, helping greatly to keep the Choir together. Having returned to the Hall, we have remained mindful of a potential return of a Covid variant.
Rehearsal dates for the current season are shown on the Dates tab.
What we sing:
There are lots of songs that we sing just for fun. When a concert invitation arrives, we start to focus on the chosen song set so as to be ready for the occasion. At the Jubilee Celebration Concerts, for example, we did songs from the 1940s and 1950s, such as “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square”, “In the Mood” and “Sentimental Journey”.
To give you an idea of a typical rehearsal, the current song list includes:
- “The Music of the Night” – from “The Phantom of the Opera”
- “The Rhythm of Life” – Cy Coleman (from “Sweet Charity”)
- “The Sound of Silence” – Simon & Garfunkel
- “My Fair Lady” – Medley – Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe
- “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” – from “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”
- “Some Enchanted Evening” – from “South Pacific”
- “Can’t Help Falling In Love” – Elvis Presley
- “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” – Medley – Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber
Movers and shakers:
Music Director Erica Kollek (shown at the piano) has guided the Choir since 2017, introducing us to many varied types of music: songs from the shows, ballads, classical pieces and popular numbers from big-name artists. Erica is a vibrant and enthusiastic conductor, loves what she does and is a great coach for any section faced with an awkward music arrangement.
As Musical Accompanist, we are lucky to have Malcolm Quiney, a versatile pianist who plies his trade at venues in the area. He accompanies the Choir from the school’s grand piano.
Members of the LCC Committee:
Secretary: David Bradbury
Social Secretary: Eileen Adams
Treasurer: Philip Edwards
Carolyn Clark
Alison McNamara
Joyce Kay
Supporting The Committee
PR / Website Manager: Andy Rigby
Socials:
The June 2024 Choir Summer Party rounded off another busy year. Choir members and their spouses / partners contributed to a very enjoyable bring-and-share evening meal at Greatham Village Hall. Things would not have been the same without some much-anticipated singing in the Hall’s garden. You can’t keep a good singer down!
Give us a try?
From time to time, we advertise and arrange New Singers Evenings at our usual rehearsal venue. If you can’t make any of these events, send an email anyway to the e-mail address below, and we’ll arrange for you to be made welcome at a Wednesday rehearsal. One of our singers will be your buddy for the evening, and (hopefully) answer all your questions. We look forward to seeing you sometime!
To register your interest, please contact:
- lisscc.sec@gmail.com
To cover the Choir’s outgoings, each member’s contribution per term is £40 (or £4 per session for a 10-week term).