The Choir was thrilled and delighted when local lad, John Antell from Caldicot walked through the doors at practice last night. Well known to many choristers and the son of a former chorister, also called John, he sat down and listened to us for a while and then announced he would like to join.
Now a familiar scene, he went into the back room with Siân for his voice test and emerged to the announcement that he is a top tenor!
This now makes ten new members who have joined us in the past year (including 5 top tenors, two 2nd tenors, two baritone and a bass). To join is a big commitment and takes a little bit of nerve, but it seems the message is getting out there that we are a great organisation to belong to. The more the merrier (sorry, men over 18 only and you should enjoy singing). If you’re reading this and you’re not a member of the choir but have thought about joining us, why not do what the nine have done and come along to a practice on a Monday or Thursday evening at the choir hall?
Well done, John and a huge welcome to our ranks. We are sure you will have a long and happy association with our choir.