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FAQs

Do I need to be a great Singer?

For any of our choirs or workshops you don't need to have any experience, just an enjoyment of singing and music. We teach by ear and you'll be amazed by how quick results are achieved. You don't need to be a singer at all, and no-one is listening to individual voices, we create a "wall of sound"

Do I need to be able to read music?

The Choir Experience - Funky Voices Community Choirs 

We don't use music notation or terminology, so there is no need to read music... easy!

Workshops (including The Online Choir when available)

These are one off bookings with various requirements.  See each event for details

Classical Voices Choir

We use sheet music although you don't have to be able to read music, you will pick up how to "follow" music

Musicals Voices Choir

We don't use music notation or terminology, so there is no need to read music... easy!

Staff Choirs and Team Building Choirs

We don't use music notation or terminology, so there is no need to read music... easy!

 

Do I need to be able to dance?

The Choir Experience - Funky Voices Community Choirs 

We don't have choreographed dancing or gimmicks. We encourage singers to show their own personalities and create their own heartfelt movement, whatever that may be.  We stand for sessions for energy purposes, but if you need to use a chair you are more than welcome

Workshops (including The Online Choir when available)

These are one off bookings with various requirements.  See each event for details

Classical Voices Choir

We don't have choreographed dancing or gimmicks. We are seated whilst learning and stand to perform, if you need to use a chair in performance you are more than welcome. 

Musicals Voices Choir

Staying true to Musical Theatre genre, some sessions will have choregraphed staged movement/dance.  

Staff Choirs and Team Building Choirs

Each event is bespoke per client or group and is dependant on aims and costings 

What is the cost?

The Choir Experience - Funky Voices Community Choirs 

Membership as a Funky Voices singer is £126.48 per 12 week rolling term. This covers your membership as a Funky Voices singer including the 2 hour weekly venue rehearsal plus gigs and performances with free entry to many event and festivals, access to online rehearsals and opportunities for competitions, tours and more.

Payment is made for each 12 week block and you are welcome to attend as many sessions a week as you wish. We run throughout the year, except 2 weeks at Christmas and bank holidays.  Your term dates are found on your Member Dashboard.  Refunds not provided

Workshops (including The Online Choir when available)

These are one off bookings of various prices per event.  See each event for details

Classical Voices Choir

The first session is completely free so that you can see if we're the choir for you. This is a pay as you go choir and each session is £12.  Refunds not provided

Musicals Voices Choir

This is a pay as you go choir and each session is £12.  Refunds not provided

Staff Choirs and Team Building Choirs

Each event is bespoke per client or group and is dependant on aims and costings 

What kind of commitment do you expect?

Community Weekly Choir

Take as much out of Funky Voices as you want… all gigs, tours, competitions, workshops and rehearsals, or just rehearsals every week, or the odd gig, it's up to you.  Performing within the gigs is such a buzz, often members say they didn't have any intention of performing when they joined, but are now belting out at every gig. We offer members so many exciting opportunities including tours, competitions and concerts both in the UK and abroad, so far we have performed in Paris, Berlin, New York, Ireland, Barcelona, Turkey, Latvia, Corfu, Sweden and Bruges.  Again... there is no pressure.

What happens in a rehearsal?

Community Weekly Choir

  • All rehearsals are fun and although we create an amazing sound, we don't take ourselves too seriously.  
  • You will need to choose whether you would like to sing in one of 3 sections; top, middle or bottom, depending on the pitch you want to sing.  (men are automatically within the bottom section)
  • All our venues have ample parking and are easy to find, some have bar/drinks facilities, all are chosen for the choir and its needs.  All have disabled access
  • You can expect to learn/go through 3 to 7 songs per rehearsal.  Examples of types of  artists/songs we sing are: Queen, Michael Jackson, Take That, Supertramp, Bruno Mars.  
  • We stand for rehearsals, which helps towards the energy, but you are more than welcome to use the seating too as some do already.
  • Rehearsals are 2 hours long and the first 15 minutes is often used as time for members to get to know each other, any announcements etc.  There is generally a break of approx 10-15 minutes in the night also.
  • If you can't commit regularly but still want to be part of Funky Voices, try our workshops HERE or Classical Voices monthly choir HERE

Funky Voices - Online

  • All rehearsals are fun and although we create an amazing sound, we don't take ourselves too seriously.
  • You will need to choose whether you would like to sing in one of 3 sections; top, middle or bottom, depending on the pitch you want to sing. (men are automatically within the bottom section)
  • You can expect to learn/go through 3 to 12 songs per rehearsal. Examples of types of artists/songs we sing are: Queen, Michael Jackson, Take That, Supertramp, Bruno Mars.
  • Feel free to base your online session anywhere and opt to have your camera on or off... upto you.
  • Rehearsals are 2 hours long and the first 15 minutes is often used as time for members to get to know each other, any announcements etc. There is generally a break of approx 10-15 minutes in the night also.
  • With our bespoke online choir studio you will be able to see everyone else that has joined that night on your screen, giving you the chance to make new friends who all share the same love for music as you. 

You will need...

1.The Zoom App and we provide links that will open into each session.

2.If using a separate microphone, please turn to mute in your settings. This will help stop any sound cutting out for your whilst you sing along.

3.Us nor others will hear you, but you will all be able to hear Sandra (Musical Director), and the music. Any questions along the way use the chat bar to text your question - you can also chat to each other!

4.All links to lyrics and materirals are provided

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