THE countdown has begun for Worcestershire singers ahead of this year’s long-awaited Choir Camp.
The event, held annually, is organised by conductor Matthew Jones, and sees singers of all abilities come together from far and wide to make music and new friends.
The self-proclaimed ‘Patron Saint of the Tone-deaf’, Jones believes anybody can learn to sing, and has trained complete beginners to play such venues as the Royal Albert Hall and record with the likes of Boy George.
Travelling farthest, from Philadelphia, PA, is special guest Russell Thompkins, Jr.
Lead singer emeritus of The Stylistics – the original and only one to have charted – Thompkins’ coy yet cutting falsetto on such transatlantic hits as ‘Can’t Give You Anything (but My Love)’, ‘Funky Weekend’ and ‘You Make Me Feel Brand New’.
Choir Camp 2022 is from June 17-19 at Dunfield House, Herefordshire and will feature a gala dinner and songs around the campfire.
More than 80 singers have already signed up. To join them call 0121 401 1380 or email [email protected]
