Songs for the Soul: Community Choirs Unite to Raise Funds for The Door Youth Project
Local music lovers are in for a treat with Songs for the Soul, a heartwarming fundraising concert in aid of a Stroud-based charity.
The event will bring together two vibrant community choirs – Whiteshill and Ruscombe Community Choir and The Wednesdays Singing Group from Cheltenham, and promises an uplifting evening of music, harmony and hope in the acoustic setting of St Laurence Church, Stroud.
Songs for the Soul is being performed on Friday, 20th March at 7:30pm, and organised by choir leaders, Louise Johnson and Luc Bailey. It’s a collaboration of shared voices for a shared purpose: The Door Youth Project. Tickets are £10 (free to under-11s and carers) and available from The Door shop, High Street, Stroud, the choirs, thedoor.org.uk/songs, or on the door. All proceeds will go to The Door, supporting its vital work with young people in the Stroud and North Cotswold areas.
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Luc, Musical Director of the Whiteshill & Ruscombe Community Choir, said:
“Our concert will bring together two of the most dynamic community choirs in the county for an evening full of soul-stirring music from the choirs’ repertoires. Louise and I have regularly collaborated on musical ventures and are excited to come together again to create this evening of music. The Whiteshill and Ruscombe Community Choir has been part of the local community for over 10 years, and I have been their Musical Director for the last four. During that time, we have explored a wide variety of styles, from reflective, emotion-filled songs to our most ambitious project yet – Metallica.
Over the last year, the choir has been finessing Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody in honour of the song’s 50th anniversary, and this epic piece will feature in our concert programme, alongside a country music medley ranging from John Denver to Beyoncé. Audiences can look forward to rich harmonies, moving moments, and an unforgettable musical experience.”
Louise, who leads The Wednesdays Singing Group, shared her enthusiasm for the collaboration:
“The Wednesdays has just turned 12 and is still going strong. I have led the Group from the beginning, and I’m more excited about it now than ever. Over the years, the feeling of community that comes from singing together has grown naturally, shaped by everyone’s own reasons for joining. I’m really pleased to be working with Luc again, as well as with the Whiteshill and Ruscombe Community Choir. The Wednesdays are looking forward to adding their songs to the wide mix in the concert, and to helping raise money for such a wonderful charity that supports and gives hope to young people.”
Key Points
- Songs for the Soul is a fundraising concert in support of The Door Youth Project in Stroud, which supports young people in the local community.
- The event brings together two community choirs: Whiteshill and Ruscombe Community Choir and The Wednesdays Singing Group from Cheltenham.
- The concert will take place at St Laurence Church, Stroud, on Friday, 20th March, at 7:30pm.
- Choir leaders Louise and Luc have worked together before and are excited to collaborate again.
- The Whiteshill and Ruscombe Choir has been part of the local area for over 10 years and is known for its wide-ranging repertoire.
- The Wednesdays Singing Group is celebrating its 12th year and values the strong sense of community built through singing.
- The programme will include an eclectic mix of music, from reflective, emotional pieces to well-known songs by Queen, Metallica, John Denver and Beyoncé.
- Highlights will include Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody and rich vocal harmonies suited to the acoustic of St Laurence Church.
- Tickets are £10 (free to under-11s and carers) and available from The Door shop, High Street, Stroud, the choirs, thedoor.org.uk/songs, or on the door (doors open at 7pm).
- All proceeds from the concert will go to The Door Youth Project, helping provide support and hope for young people.
Contact
Anne Townsend: anne@thedoor.org.uk Tel 01453 756745
Further Information
Whiteshill and Ruscombe Community Choir: wrchoir.org.uk
The Wednesdays Singing Group: cheltsinginggroups.com
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