I joined Rolleston Choral Society after seeing the advert in the Burton Mail asking for Sopranos. I think it was in about 2010. What made the difference and galvanised me into action was, that there was no audition as I am a bit nervous about singing on my own but I thought it was an opportunity not to be missed and I have never regretted it since.
I can read music as I use to play the Trumpet in the Staffordshire County Youth Orchestra but as you can tell that was a few years ago but I did retained that knowledge, which is surprising because if Simon asks us to sing without the music I can’t remember the first word!!
My first concert was with Julian conducting as Simon was taking a sabbatical and we sang at Abbot Beyne school. I do remember having a glass of wine at the interval which I will never do again as during the second half of the programme the men were just singing on their own but ably assisted by myself, until I had a sharp dig in the ribs by the person by the side of me and of course my Daughter just happened to be videoing at the time!!!
I have shared a lot of happy times with choir and made a lot of new and precious friends. I have loved singing the Armed Man, The Big Sunrise and of course Zimbe. It is just so fantastic to sing together and such an uplifting experience which creates many happy memories.
Apart from choir I have a gorgeous Granddaughter who keeps us busy, I play Crown Green bowls in the summer and love knitting and painting.
Being Chairperson is hard work and I felt very responsible for all of you in our choir but it is very enjoyable when a plan comes together and I hope and pray that all of us stay safe at this time.
Carol