Group: Tu3a Singers
Meets: Second and fourth Friday 10:30am - 12 noon
Venue: Central Tonbridge
Details:
No previous experience of singing is necessary; the emphasis is on enjoyment and learning some singing techniques along the way.
We sing a wide variety of popular music.
A small charge is made each term for expenses.
Contact: Email the group leader(s) at tu3asingers@tonbridgeu3a.uk
Group Leaders: Jill Goldsworthy & Ann Hines
See the review of a recent event below. For other reviews see here
Raised hands, smiling faces and more than a hundred voices singing together created a truly memorable atmosphere at Choirs Unite on Sunday 7 June. Bringing together four local choirs in support of Hospice in the Weald, the event celebrated not only music, but community, friendship and inclusion. The event featured performances from The New Folly Singers, Show of Hands, Tonbridge u3a Singers and the Soul Train Choir, each bringing its own unique style and repertoire before joining forces for a spectacular grand musical performance with the band.
FOUR CHOIRS ONE PURPOSE The afternoon opened with a varied programme that showcased the remarkable diversity of community singing in West Kent. From classic favourites and contemporary songs to uplifting choral arrangements, every choir brought enthusiasm, talent and a genuine love of performing.
TONBRIDGE u3a TAKES THE STAGE
The Tonbridge u3a Singers represented our organisation superbly, performing 'Can’t Help Falling In Love’, ‘Flying Free’, ‘Only You’ and ‘That Dixieland Sound’. Under the direction of their conductor, the choir delivered an assured performance that was warmly received by the audience .
Following refreshments and a raffle, the afternoon built to its climax as all four choirs took to the stage together, backed by a live band. The finale featured ‘Listen To The Music’, ‘Lean On Me’ and the uplifting finale, ‘Higher and Higher’. By the final chorus, many in the audience were clapping along and sharing in the joy of the occasion. Most importantly, the event raised an impressive £1,140 for Hospice in the Weald, demonstrating what can happen when local communities come together through music, friendship and a shared purpose