It’s a Ginormous Choir

With the help of Music for Everyone 450 members of Girlguiding Nottinghamshire gathered in Nottingham’s Albert Hall on Sunday 14th July to build a ‘Ginormous Choir’ in a day. Those taking part included members of Rainbows (aged 5-7), Brownies (7-10), Guides (10-14), Rangers and Senior Section (14-25) from all over the county, supported by adult volunteers from Girlguiding Nottinghamshire.

Amongst those singing were girls from 4a Mansfield St Johns Brownies.‘It has been an awesome day!’ said Libby Bowler, aged 8. ‘It was really exciting to practice the songs in the morning and then perform to our families in the afternoon’. Her friend, Esther Lane, added ‘I really liked singing together with all the other Brownies. Especially the songs by One Direction and Coldplay!’.

Steering the day was Angela Kay, Artistic Director and Helen Hayes, singing specialist from Music for Everyone, who helped the girls polish up a diverse programme ranging from pop songs, rock anthems and favorites from film and stage musicals to folk and world music. The morning was filled by group workshops and rehearsals, with the whole Ginormous Choir rehearsing together after lunch.

The day culminated in a special concert for the participants’ families and friends. ‘All 450 girls worked really hard all day and I was amazed at the high standard shown in the final performance,’ says County Commissioner Kate Royse. ‘My thanks must go to all the helpers and, of course, to Angela Kay and her team, for all their time, energy and enthusiasm in making the day such a Ginormous success!’

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