"Thanks for a most pleasurable evening. We thought Woven Chords' performance a hugely joyous delight. It makes the hair stand up on the back of the neck. It is so beautiful to see and hear such unity."
CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2009
A hardy crowd of keen concert-goers braved the icy wastes and snow to attend our fourth Christmas concert at Stamford Methodist Church up a slippery Barn Hill. Around half our normal audience ignored advice to stay at home and reckoned that a "vital journey" was one to come and hear fine music-making.
We managed to muster a decent sized-choir too! As the day went on, more and more choir members dropped out either with bad colds or because the snow had trapped them in their villages. But quality won out and we delivered a fine concert which was very well received indeed.
Up and coming concerts!
WOVEN CHORDS SING THE WORLD
Saturday 27 March 2010 7.30pm
Stamford Corn Exchange
Tickets: £7.50 (concessions £6.50)
Available from Corn Exchange
box office or call 01780 766455.
Let Woven Chords take you on a musical journey across the globe. Travel through the world’s singing traditions with Stamford’s very own world music choir.
Thrill to rhythmic songs from Africa and uplifting gospel from the US. Sink into sumptuous harmonies from Eastern Europe and the sweet exotic sounds of the Pacific. Hear traditional songs from all parts of Britain, Europe and beyond. Experience vocal harmonies from all four corners of the globe.
Woven Chords was formed in Stamford 15 years ago, and have been led by musical director Chris Rowbury since 2000. From their love of harmony singing and desire to explore different singing styles and genres, Woven Chords have built up a repertoire of more than 200 songs from a wide range of cultures and traditions.
Singing in unaccompanied harmony, and always in the original language, Woven Chords’ joyful performances swell the spirit and touch the soul. Ranging across an eclectic mix of moods and styles, this promises to be a concert to remember with something for everyone — maybe even some audience participation!
Woven Chords’ concerts are characterised by their energy and enthusiasm and a wonderfully haunting blend of harmonies creating a real tingle factor.
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Booking the choir
We are always looking for performance opportunities (the more unusual the better!). We have already performed in a prison, and done our first wedding. For more information check out the Booking the Choir page.