Czech out InChorus’s new Musical Director
Posted by Sal Brown
InChorus is delighted to introduce Ondrej Soukup who has taken over as the choir’s Musical Director. Choir Manager, Cath Shepheard, told us, “We thought it might take some time to find someone to replace our former M.D. but as soon as the InChorus members met Ondrej they recognised his potential in being able…
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Director Aly bows out with a song….or two!
Posted by Sal Brown
It is with enormous regret that members of InChorus bid farewell this week to their much loved Musical Director of five years, Aly Skidmore. Aly has moved away from the area, and thus brings to an end this wonderful and most rewarding era in the life of InChorus. Aly joined the choir as…
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Tweed Valley Motown Rescue | an InChorus & Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Collaboration
Posted by Sal Brown
InChorus makes no secret of the fact that it loves to assist charities, especially local ones, so it is with great pleasure they announce their collaboration with Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team. The result is a light-hearted video featuring members of both groups aimed at raising funds for the voluntary rescue organisation. The…
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Meet Singu, the InChorus Mascot!
Posted by Sal Brown
Hello! I’m Singu. When I arrived from the South Pole some time ago, I was adopted by the late Celia Hayton, a much- loved alto and founder member of InChorus. After a fight to beat cancer, during which time she continued to sing with the choir, ‘Mum’ passed away in 2016. As InChorus…
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InChorus InCelebration InBarcelona
Posted by Sal Brown
InChorus’ 10th Birthday Trip “It was the icing on the birthday cake” was the unanimous comment from InChoristers following their trip to Barcelona which completed their 10th birthday celebrations. The choir has just returned from an exciting long weekend of performances and appearances in the city. The choir’s programme of main events began…
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Voices raised to celebrate a decade of singing
Posted by Sal Brown
As Peebles choir InChorus prepares to celebrate its 10th birthday, Chief Reporter David Knox looks at the story of a community choir that has captured the hearts of audiences around the world. It all began with an advertisement in the Peeblesshire News almost a decade ago. Andrew Russel, realising that contemporary choirs could…
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Happy Birthday to us – InChorus turns Ten!
Posted by Sal Brown
The weekend of 1st September 2018 InChorus will be 10 years old, and in celebration, will perform between 10am and 10pm at 10 locations throughout Peebles from a repertoire of 10 of the choir’s favourite songs. For full details of locations and where we’ll be keep an eye out on our Facebook page.
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InChorus at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2018
Posted by Sal Brown
InChorus is performing a lunchtime concert between 12 and 1pm at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh on Saturday 25th August. This will give the choir an opportunity to sing several more sacred pieces, together with contemporary secular pieces for which the choir is known. This concert takes place during the Edinburgh Festival, and…
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InChorus Christmas Concert 2017
Posted by Sal Brown
“Sparkling Performance” from InChorus Peebles Old Parish Church sparkled throughout the InChorus Christmas Concert. Not only were the angel decorations and tinsel on the tree twinkling in the lights but the choir had donned dazzling sequinned attire which set the scene for the evening. Peebles has come to expect the best from InChorus…
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Edinburgh Fringe 2017 – InChorus ‘GET HAPPY!’ Review by Evelyn Denahy
Posted by Sal Brown
Singing and happiness. Two things that have been intrinsically linked since time began. We sing when we’re happy and singing makes us happy. But don’t just take my word for it. Neuroscience has proved that singing makes people happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Every time a person sings, they fire up the…
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