A choir has earned high honours after impressing judges with standout vocal performances.
Andover Ladies Choir took part in the Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts, held at Cheltenham Town Hall, where they competed against some of the UK’s leading choirs.
The choir earned high honours in three classes and was awarded an ‘Outstanding’ grade in the Female Voice class.
Read more
-
Club marks 30 years of bringing together retired and semi-retired people
-
Bookshop to host event celebrating short stories set in and around town
-
'Truly captivating' Bridgerton-inspired concert coming to Andover church
This category included a madrigal version of the Spice Girls’ Wannabe, a contemporary piece titled Flight, and a lively medley of nursery rhymes.
Clare Oliver, founder and music director of Andover Ladies Choir, said: "I couldn’t be more proud of the ladies, they are the best they have ever been, and their singing was a credit to their many, many hours of rehearsals and practice, and the love they have for singing together."
The group also performed an a capella version of Skye Boat Song and Vuelie from Frozen, featuring bodhrán drumming by accompanist Anna Mullens.
The choir rehearses weekly at Thruxton Memorial Hall and regularly performs across the UK, including at the Tower of London, Bath and Swindon.
They are now preparing for their summer concert, Sun, Skye and Rainbows, which will take place on Saturday, July 11 at St Mary's Church, Andover.
