The City Singers

Welcome to the City Singers!

They are a friendly, non-auditioned, new choir formed in 2010. They came together because they love singing but they couldn’t find a choir locally that sang the kind of music they wanted to sing.

They sing non-religious, non-traditional, music from the 20th Century onwards, including current chart music. Basically they sing songs that most people have heard of and love to sing, but arranged in a new fresh way for up to 4 part harmony by Musical Director Amanda Elsworth-Ross.

They've had a fantastic year, making the top 100 choirs of the year and just missing out on a final place in the BBC’s The Naked Choir with Gareth Malone. Join they to celebrate as they showcase their favourite songs.

Concert Programme:

1. Heart And Soul, from the movie BIG
2. Like A Prayer/Fix You mash up, original songs by Madonna and Coldplay
3. Plaisir d’amour, written by Jean de Florian
4. Leaving On A Jet Plane, written by John Denver
5. Moon River, song by Henry Mancini, Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
6. Little April Shower, from the Disney film Bambi
7. Molly Malone, Irish folk song
8. All I Have To Do Is Dream, made famous by the Everly Brothers
9. I’ll Be Seeing You, music by Sammy Fain, lyrics by Irving Kahal
10. Let It Be, written by The Beatles
11. Mamma Mia, written by Abba
12. You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth, written by Meatloaf

Interval with refreshments. approximately 20 minutes.

13. Folsom Prison Blues, written by Jonny Cash
14. Fly Me To The Moon, made famous by Frank Sinatra
15. A Little Help From My Friends, written by The Beatles
16. I Know Him So Well, from the musical Chess
17. WWI Medley, a mix of popular war songs
18. The Lion Sleeps Tonight, written by Solomon Lindy
19. Leaning, written by Iris DeMent
20. Bring Me Sunshine, made famous by Morecambe and Wise

Now they have established themselves as a choir, they are looking to find some new members.

Even if you’ve only ever sung in the shower before and do not read music, why not join them? You don't need to be able to read music, they sing from lyric sheets, and all abilities are welcome. They meet for practices on Tuesdays at the Ashton Hall at 5:30pm to 7:00pm.

For more information talk to Amanda, see their website www.citysingers.co.uk or join them on Facebook.