JOINING

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If you’re looking for a choir that really invests in and cares about you, the singer, you’re in the right place!

Our aim is to give you fantastic experiences – through performing, recording, learning and pushing your own parameters! We are always looking for singers with a passion for change and with a love of working with other people in a truly engaging way. Singers who are prepared to put the time in, to get the absolute best sound out!

It’s no secret that we work hard, are focused and quite intense when we are in rehearsals. We like to dig deep into ourselves to find what we can bring to the songs. But there is a lot of laughter, far too much chat (!) and a great buzz to rehearsals.

We look for voices that fit into and complement the sound we already have i.e. we don’t use vibrato or have a musical theatre style. It’s worth listening to us beforehand to get an idea.

We also look for singers who show the potential to develop their own singing, who aren’t set in their ways and are open to trying new techniques and new approaches. That willingness to make a change, to be directed and a keenness to improve, is key. All our singers are actively committed to improving their own singing, as well as the sound of the choir. We also choose singers who sing easily in tune and have a good ear for harmony.

It’s preferable to have choir experience/instrumental ability simply due to the speed with which we learn. On joining there will be quite a lot to learn and we will endeavour not to overexert you. We aim to support you to make it as doable as possible for you. We learn by ear and sheet music and we have practice tracks to help you. You certainly don’t need to read music, but a good ear is required.

We will give you lots of fantastic training in vocal, breathing and performance techniques and in return, we expect you to work on your singing between our rehearsals.

In full choir there are enough people to support you as you learn when you first join and you can progress through the choir to small ensemble work and solos. All our concerts have full choir, male and female ensembles, small groups, solos, trios etc for a really varied show.

Please click here to fill in our audition form and we will get back to you.

GUIDELINES:

  • We rehearse every Tuesday evening, in Buckfastleigh, Devon (7.30pm-9.45pm), and extra rehearsals will be commonplace leading up to performances.

  • We do require excellent attendance for rehearsals (a maximum of 3 absences per term) and that you will continue to learn and practise the pieces at home to be ready to rehearse as a choir.

  • All singers pay subscriptions to take part in rehearsal sessions and to be part of the chorus. The ‘subs’ are payable in monthly instalments, of £33, which will work out at around £8.50 per session.

  • We are interested in singers who work easily as part of a team and who are happy to fit the vision we have for the choir and its sound.

  • The ability to easily sing in tune is essential.

  • The choir is for adult members only, i.e., over 18 years old.

What the choir say

  • “Under Sandra’s direction, singing is so much easier, much more sustainable and we are much more ‘ourselves’ when we sing.”

  • “Finding your voice is not simply the technical bits – but how you own the song, how you tell the story for the listener and how the choir as a whole, finds its unique voice”

  • “I know when I’m singing with the Lost Sound – I’m absolutely home. Everyone challenges you but everyone supports you and helps you and it’s really, really kind.”

  • “The Lost Sound has improved my voice no end since I joined the choir. It’s great fun, lovely people and a fantastic standard of singing – I highly recommend being part of this choir!”