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We welcome men and boys of any age who are interested in singing, or would like to be taught how to sing in the barbershop style. The Chorus meets every Thursday evening
at Banbury 20 Cricket Club off Ermont Way Banbury OX16 3JT from 7.30 until 10.00 pm.
Younger boys may wish to leave rehearsals earlier (no problem!) However, the "older boys" might like to extend the session with an impromptu song at a local pub!
What will be expected of me?... The majority of us cannot read music, so we learn using teach CDs. When you decide that you want to join us you too will be given your own set of CDs or tapes. All we do ask is that you are committed to putting in some work in your spare time to learn the music from week to week.
What part do I sing?... When you come to your first rehearsal you are free to sit and watch, but you are invited to sing with us as a group. At some point during your first rehearsal, the Musical Director will go through some simple scales so that you, and we, know what type of voice you have. Don´t panic...this is not an audition and it happens away from the others.
What happens next?... When you have been with us for a few weeks and can sing some of the songs, you will be asked to sing your part for the Musical Director to make sure you are singing the correct part, before being invited to join the chorus (again—don't panic, this is not in front of anyone else). You will then be loaned a performance outfit and will be part of the 5ways Chorus.
Are there any drawbacks?... Well, as you can imagine, this all costs a bit of money, so we ask that you pay a monthly subscription of: £12.00 for adults or £6.00 for children & students. Barbershop can be very addictive... just ask anyone in the chorus.
If you like the sound of all this, talk to one of the chorus members—just look for someone in a white polo shirt.
Alternatively click here or contact:
Shanna Wells 01327 261242 (Home) 07854 219176 (Mobile) 5waysmd@gmail.com (Email)
Clive Adkins 01295 710082 (Home) 07714 895851 (Mobile)
Eddie Smith TBC (Home) TBC (Mobile)
What will be expected of me?... The majority of us cannot read music, so we learn using teach CDs. When you decide that you want to join us you too will be given your own set of CDs or tapes. All we do ask is that you are committed to putting in some work in your spare time to learn the music from week to week.
What part do I sing?... When you come to your first rehearsal you are free to sit and watch, but you are invited to sing with us as a group. At some point during your first rehearsal, the Musical Director will go through some simple scales so that you, and we, know what type of voice you have. Don´t panic...this is not an audition and it happens away from the others.
What happens next?... When you have been with us for a few weeks and can sing some of the songs, you will be asked to sing your part for the Musical Director to make sure you are singing the correct part, before being invited to join the chorus (again—don't panic, this is not in front of anyone else). You will then be loaned a performance outfit and will be part of the 5ways Chorus.
Are there any drawbacks?... Well, as you can imagine, this all costs a bit of money, so we ask that you pay a monthly subscription of: £12.00 for adults or £6.00 for children & students. Barbershop can be very addictive... just ask anyone in the chorus.
If you like the sound of all this, talk to one of the chorus members—just look for someone in a white polo shirt.
Alternatively click here or contact:
Shanna Wells 01327 261242 (Home) 07854 219176 (Mobile) 5waysmd@gmail.com (Email)
Clive Adkins 01295 710082 (Home) 07714 895851 (Mobile)
Eddie Smith TBC (Home) TBC (Mobile)
