about Musical Village
‘Musical Village’ is a family of community choirs based in Leicestershire. It has been set up with the intention to bring communities together, and to provide an enjoyable and affordable opportunity to take part in community singing.
The choirs are non-auditioned – everyone who enjoys group singing and who wants to share this with the community is welcome. No previous experience or the ability to read music is necessary.
All groups take part in local community events, and have the chance to participate in larger scale concerts involving all ‘Musical Village’ groups.
Musical Village members also have the opportunity to perform with well known singers at prestigious venues throughout the UK.
- There are several choirs to choose from in different parts of Leicestershire all at an affordable price; A FREE session is offered so why not come and give it a try; Once a member, you are entitled to go to rehearsals in as many of the choirs as you wish (subject to space) at no extra cost.
- There are opportunities to perform in concerts at different venues, and to sing at special events: In 2015 we sang for Richard III as his cortège processed through Market Bosworth on the way to Leicester Cathedral; In 2015 and again in 2016, we have accompanied Russell Watson on his UK tour on stage at the Curve theatre and De Montfort Hall in Leicester, Norwich, King's Lynn and Wolverhampton; Earlier in 2017 we accompanied Sam Bailey on her UK tour 'Sing My Heart Out' at 9 venues across the UK. In 2017 we felt privileged to be asked again to accompany Russell Watson on 8 of his 9 concerts as he travelled around the UK on his sell out 'Serenade tour' and in 2018 we have travelled to 14 venues across the UK singing with Russell on his Canzoni d'Amore UK tour and again in 2019 we joined Russell at 12 venues on his 'A very special evening with Russell' tour.
- Our youth choir have performed on stage with Collabro in 2018 and again in 2019 and also with The Kingdom Choir, both at De Montfort Hall.
- Members receive rehearsal mp3s so that they can practise at home or in the car!;
- Our repertoire includes world music, spiritual, pop classics, contemporary, folk, light classical and show hits;
- There are lots of social events during the year including meals, theatre trips and quizzes;
our mission statement
Musical Village aims to:
- to bring communities of Leicestershire closer together;
- to be firmly based on the principles of community and inclusivity;
- to enjoy the art of singing and to pass this love onto our children;
- to support & engage in community and charity based activities;
our charities
Over the years, Musical Village and its members have raised thousands of pounds for charity.
In Christmas 2022 and Summer 2023 we raised over £2300 for Vista Blind charity
In May 2022 we raised over £26,000 for DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
In July 2017 we raised £1000 supporting the community of Manchester after the bomb attack.
In 2015 we raised money to support the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT). Christian Smaditch, our accompanist, organised a concert at Leicester Cathedral in October 2015 and raised £4000 for this charity.
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Libby Clegg MBE (Public Speaking services)
Incorporated Society of Musicians
IntaSound Musical Instrument & Audio Specialists
Lord-Lieutenant's Award for Young People
St Andrew's Church, Leicester Forest East
Prostaid - Prostate Cancer Charity
useful numbers
Rupert Taylor Piano Tuning & Repairs 0774 8201584