SING OUT! is a community choir. We are a relaxed and friendly choir and have been running since 2013.
We are based in Yoxford and draw choir members from many surrounding villages. We are currently over forty strong with a good mix of Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass. We sing a mix of music to suit all voices; there is something for everyone. Some of us read music but many of us don't. You don't have to be an expert singer, all you need is a love of singing. There are no auditions and all are welcome.
We are a sociable group and besides our rehearsals and performances we arrange the occasional get together. The first Monday of the month we gather in the local pub after rehearsal and we always have a post-performance party. Many long-lasting friendships have been made through the choir.
We have raised nearly £4,500 over recent years for charities nominated by choir members including Brains Trust, Suffolk Mind, Parkinson’s and Marie Curie.
With effect from Wednesday, March 2nd 2022 the choir will rehearse in St Peter's Church, Yoxford, every Wednesday during term-time from 7pm to 9pm. Either just come along or if you email us to let us know to expect you we will ensure one of our committee members is there to welcome you. Come along and try us out for free! If you enjoy your visit and want to be a regular member of the choir there is a £5 charge for each session.
There are numerous health benefits to singing too! Research has shown that singing improves mood, lowers blood pressure, gives a sense of community and all whilst having great fun!
‘The only thing better than singing is more singing’ - Ella Fitzgerald
Gretel is a classically-trained pianist and has won numerous national and international awards in chamber music.
Her extensive experience in performance and teaching has led her into a wide-ranging career encompassing solo piano and ensemble work, school teaching, examining for the ABRSM and, more recently choral directing. In 2016, she co-founded RMI (Rural Music Initiative) along with Megan Peel, an experienced singer and teacher. RMI currently delivers half-term Musical Theatre Workshops and GCSE music courses and provides academic and practical support for local talented musicians.
Gretel has been working with the choir since 2016. “The choir has gone from strength to strength. It is a genuine community with members enjoying the social atmosphere whilst also learning and being challenged along the way. I thoroughly enjoy working with them”
What a performance! Thank you to Katherine MacRae for two beautiful solos and to Ella Petts from Thomas Mills School who played the flute to accompany the beautiful song, Flying Free. A thank you also goes to Rob Nunn for his wonderful arrangements that make the songs very personal to the choir.
Most of all thank you to our wonderful audience for giving so generously to Project40seven a community project based in Leiston. Project40seven.co.uk. We raised a fabulous £816 towards their outstanding work in the local community.
Saturday 13 July 2024 at 19:30 St Peter's Church, Yoxford.
The choir will also be performing at St Peter’s, Wenhaston on 20 July.
A wonderful mix of musical style, from Godspell and California Dreaming and the beautiful Seal Lullaby. Maybe however the highlight was a song written and arranged by members of the choir, Julie and Rob Nunn, called Special Day. Warm thanks to Gretel Dowdeswell for your dedication, keeping us on track and getting the best out of all of us.
Thanks to the generosity of our audience £615 was raised for SERVE SUFFOLK AND CAMBRIDGESHIRE, also known as BLOODRUNNERS. You can find out more information about their great work by clicking on this link https://servsc.org.uk/
Choir rehearsals start again on 10 January 2024. Why not join us? Email singoutyoxford@gmail.com
Saturday 9 December at 19:30 St Peter's Church, Yoxford.
We were invited to perform with the Teachers Choir at Snape Concert Hall in July 2023. It was a fantastic and exciting opportunity that the choir will never forget. We are happy to share the performance with you, please click on the link Teachers Choir with Sing Out!
We will start rehearsals again on Wednesday 6 September. If you would like to come along please email us at singoutyoxford@gmail.co.uk. We look forward to welcoming you.
The Church was packed with an eager audience and judging by the fantastic feedback we did not disappoint. All that hard work paid off, Thank You Gretel for getting the best out of us.
Our audience was very generous and we raised a magnificent £539 for the Peartree Cafe in Saxmundham; a charity for individuals with learning difficulties and additional needs. Thank you to everyone who supported us.
We will start rehearsals again in September and if you would like to come along please email us at singoutyoxford@gmail.co.uk. We look forward to welcoming you.
Saturday 8 July at 19:30 St Peters Church, Yoxford.
SingOut! Here we go again. Another great performance conducted by Gretel Dowdeswell. A great mix of seasonal and old favourite songs with a beautiful new take on Away in a Manger by our very own Rob Nunn. A wonderful night where Bach met Enya.
The Choir are now busy rehearsing for the next concert which will be held in July. Watch this space for concert dates.
Our next concert will be held in December
St Peter’s Church, Wenhaston
10th Anniversay Concert
St Peter’s Church, Yoxford
St Peter’s Church, Yoxford
St Peter’s Church, Yoxford
St Peter’s Church, Yoxford
7.30pm St Peters Church, Yoxford.
7.30pm St Peters Church, Wenhaston.
St Peter's, Yoxford.
St Peter's, Westleton.
St Peter's, Yoxford.
St Peter's, Theberton.
St Peter's, Yoxford.
St Peter's, Wenhaston.