Kingswood barbershop choir seeks new voices

Men who want to hone their vocal skills can sign up to a six-week course with the Great Western Chorus.

Starting on Wednesday at 7.30pm in Kingswood, the course costs just £10 and those who become hooked on the barbershop-style singing can audition to join the group permanently.

The chorus, whose motto is 'Fun Singing Well', has been running since 1974 and has around 60 members of all ages, from university students to retired gents.

They are a barbershop choir and have enjoyed many successes, including 2008 Champion Chorus of the British Association of Barbershop Singers.

The course will be structured but informal and led by the choir's musical director, Linda Corcoran.

New recruit, Jorge Sved, 44, of Cornwall Road, Bishopston, said: "This course is for anyone. From people who want to improve their singing voice to people who can't read music or sing. Everyone is very welcome to come along.

"It might provide dozens of Bristolians with a wonderful new hobby."

For more details and venue contact Steve Mowatt on 07919 808931or singinharmony@singbristol.com.