Vocality
October 2024
CHOIR ON SONG FOR 16 YEARS
Vocality Claygate, now 16 years old, began singing in the hall at Holy Trinity Church in 2008 and has been rehearsing there on Tuesday evenings ever since. The choir tackles a wide range of music, singing in four-part unaccompanied harmony. Members learn the repertoire by ear from Tom Chapman, their professional choir leader, and then practise at home with pre-recorded tracks.
Vocality Claygate has had just three choir leaders in those 16 years—they enjoy it as much as the singers! And many choir members have been singing with Vocality for more than 10 years, and some from the very beginning. The choir loves new members too, and they quickly become part of its hugely friendly and welcoming community. Rehearsals require focus, to listen and learn the music, but they are also fun.
Members are a sociable bunch with a wide age range and many firm friendships have been formed across the generations. The singers often gather in the Hare and Hounds pub for a drink and a chat after the Tuesday evening rehearsals.
The choir has performed as part of the Claygate Music Festival on many occasions, and holds free termly performances, usually in All Saints, Weston Green, a church with wonderful acoustics. Anyone who would like to learn more, or try a rehearsal free of charge, can visit the Vocality website at https://www.vocalitysinging.co.uk/location/claygate/.
