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About: Everybody Lets Sing
About: Everybody Lets Sing
Everybody Lets Sing (ELS) aims to develop and maintain public awareness and enjoyment of live music, through singing activity and performance. We also aim to benefit the health and well-being of participants and contribute to the vibrancy of the local community.
ELS became a charity in 2012. Our main activity is Alvechurch Community Choir, which was founded in 2009 by Mike Genders and Lillian Boutte. The Community Choir works in the local community, performing at local events and collaborating with other choirs and musicians. Smaller groups from the choir also work in community settings, such as care homes.
We are an inclusive organisation, as our name suggests, set up in the belief that everybody can sing and can benefit themselves and their community by singing. Anyone can join and take part, regardless of ability.
We run regular rehearsals, singalong sessions and occasional workshops, and prepare for performances to local communities.
The choir is led by Mike Genders and managed by a committee. ELS has a small board of trustees.
Founder: Lillian Boutte'
Founder: Lillian Boutte'
Although Lillian is now retired from performance work, she was a primary driving force in founding ELS, working with children and creating a unique ethos! Known as The Musical Ambassador of New Orleans, Lillian captured the hearts and ears of listeners from the Mississippi Delta to Bondi Beach performing her special brand of R&B, Jazz and Gospel. She started that work right here with us! YOU can help her move it on.
Mike Genders
Mike Genders
Mike Genders, a founder of ACC along with Lillian Boutte, was the original Musical Director.
Dave Perryman
Dave Perryman
Dave Perryman is our second accompanist and second leader. He has been with the choir from the start and also helps us to stay up to date with technology
Fiona, Vicky and Sally
Fiona, Vicky and Sally
Members of the Choir, Fiona Bowen, Sally Oldaker and Vicky Hall have recently begun to lead the singing and creating some great harmonies. Together they choose the songs with the help of members and prepare arrangements, developing our repertoire.
Members of the Choir, Fiona Bowen, Sally Oldaker and Vicky Hall have recently begun to lead the singing. Together they choose the songs with the help of members and prepare arrangements, developing our repertoire.
Linda Helmore : Trustee Treasurer and Committee Member
Linda Helmore : Trustee Treasurer and Committee Member
"I've been Treasurer of ELS and Alvechurch Community Choir since 2017 having joined the choir because I enjoy singing. It's always a positive and therapeutic experience. It's great to support such a vibrant and supportive community activity and seeing the difference it makes in people's lives".
Mary Green : Trustee Secretary and Committee Member
Mary Green : Trustee Secretary and Committee Member
"I am retired, and was a founder-member of the Alvechurch Community Choir. I helped to secure charitable status for ELS and am now a trustee and act as its secretary. I love singing, and am delighted to be with such a varied and enthusiastic group of people. I support the inclusive emphasis of ELS, and believe participation in music is of great benefit to everyone."
Pat Riley: Trustee and Committee Member
Pat Riley: Trustee and Committee Member
A long standing member of the choir from the beginning and lover of Abba songs!
Jane Hipwell : Committee Member
Jane Hipwell : Committee Member
I joined the choir sometime ago, mainly because I love to sing. I enjoy meeting people and taking part in helping out on the committee
Chris Robinson: Committee Member
Chris Robinson: Committee Member
When I moved to Alvechurch I felt I needed to get out and meet new people and connect, and the choir is a great place for that as well as the fact i enjoy singing and take a lot of pleasure from seeing friends each week.
Hillary Boyce : Committee Member
Hillary Boyce : Committee Member
"I’ve been a member of ACC for several years and really enjoy being part of the choir community. Everyone is friendly and welcoming, and our choir leaders are keen to ensure that everyone enjoys the sessions, whatever their singing ability; it’s all about having fun. Singing is wonderful for health and wellbeing, and I always leave a session feeling uplifted".
Jackie Burch : Committee Member
Jackie Burch : Committee Member
"I've been a member of the choir for quite a few years now and have recently become a committee member. When I joined the choir the members were so friendly and welcoming and although I was a nervous singer and hadn't sung in a choir before, I soon became more confident and now really look forward to my Monday evening singing. I would encourage everyone to 'have a go'".
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