As the leaves turn to hues of gold and crimson, there’s a certain magic in the air that heralds the return of The Melody Choir's rehearsals. This September, we joyfully reunited at St Andrew's Church in Kettering, a space that feels like home with its beautiful new flooring and resonant acoustics. Singing within these hallowed walls is an experience far richer than anything a small room could offer, and it’s wonderful to be back.

This autumn, we have the pleasure of welcoming some new faces to our choir. To our new members, we extend the warmest of welcomes! It’s always a delight to see our choir family grow, bringing fresh voices and new friendships into the fold.

Our performance calendar is brimming with exciting events this season. We’ll kick things off with a concert for the fantastic charity, MIND, on October 19th with the highlight of our calendar, our annual Christmas Concert on December 11th at St Andrew’s, hosted by Kettering Arts Centre. This cherished event is always a seasonal favourite, and we can't wait to share the joy of music with our community.

As the festive spirit envelopes us, we’ll be carolling at The Briars in Kettering on December 18th during a special community event. 

As the nights draw in, our rehearsals remain a warm and inviting refuge from the chill outside. There’s nothing quite like the camaraderie and shared passion for music that fills the air during these sessions. Last week, we enjoyed a wonderful social evening at the Kino Lounge, further solidifying the bonds within our lovely, diverse group.

However, amidst the joy of new beginnings, we also faced a heartfelt farewell. At the end of September, we said goodbye to our accompanist, Ed Pick, who has been with us for many years. Ed has made the tough decision to step down due to family commitments, and we are deeply grateful for his dedication and the beautiful music he has helped us create. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

Looking ahead, we are thrilled to welcome Lizzie, our new accompanist, who will be joining us at our first rehearsal in October. We are excited to see how her talents and enthusiasm will inspire our performances this season.

As the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness unfolds, we look forward to sharing the beauty of music with you. Stay cosy, stay musical, and see you at our upcoming events!

Warm wishes,

The Melody Choir Team