Singing in a choir – surely you need a really good voice and, in Cornwall, isn’t it all male voice choirs?
In this episode, recorded in Lockdown 3, Tiggy and Ann are delighted to be talking with Jem Hall, a member of Polperro Fishermen’s Choir. (Susie sadly could not take part because she had to give up her pc to home schooling!). Male voice choirs in Cornwall are a bit like pasties and cream teas: Every fishing port and mining community has one and should be sampled by residents and visitors alike. Research now shows that singing in a choir improves both your physical and mental health as well as bringing you lots of social benefits – so a great adventure activity for newly retired men and women in Cornwall.
In the interview Jem answers questions on how he came to join his choirs and explains enthusiasm is far more important than having a good voice or being able to read music. Jem, who has taken part in choral events at The Royal Opera House and at The Royal Albert Hall and has also recorded a number of CD’s, describes some of the lovely adventures he has had with his choir, even in 2020. Tiggy and Ann take a look too at local female voice choirs.
Apologies again for any noise interference…...this week the main culprits were Ann’s family members on the floor above where she was recording!
Notes and mentions:
You Tube channel for Polperro Fishermen’s Choir and a lovely video recorded on Zoom of their Christmas concert December 2020: (13) POLPERRO FISHERMEN'S CHOIR CHRISTMAS VIDEO 2020 - YouTube
Female voice choirs local to SE Cornwall: Cellovoce, Liskeard; Imerys Singers, St. Austell; Keltique Looe; Looe Valley Singers; St. Austell Choral Society; Saltash Ladies Choir; and Torpoint Lady Singers.
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Audio attributions:
Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod
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Happy Boy End Theme by Kevin MacLeod
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