About Musical Village
Musical Village Community Interest Company is a community music organisation dedicated to bringing people together, enriching health and wellbeing, and helping everyone find their voice. Founded and led by Lesia Smaditch, Musical Village delivers inclusive vocal wellbeing sessions, themed music activities, children’s music programmes, and community choirs across Leicestershire.
Musical Village began in 2008 with a single community choir led by Lesia Smaditch. Over time, the choir grew in size, confidence, and reputation, performing at civic events across Leicestershire and sharing the stage with artists such as Russell Watson and Sam Bailey. What started as one choir gradually developed into a wider community music programme known for its warmth, inclusivity, and uplifting atmosphere.
In 2023, Lesia expanded Musical Village’s work by introducing new community focused vocal programmes designed to support wellbeing, confidence, and connection. This included the creation of the Vocal Wellbeing Hub, a supportive singing space for people who enjoy music but prefer a relaxed, encouraging environment without the pressure of performance. Alongside this, Musical Village launched Pop Stars Club, a fun, confidence building music programme for children that combines singing with movement, creativity and expressive play, focusing on enjoyment and building confidence through music.
Musical Village's contribution to local communities has been recognised through the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Award and the Leicestershire Community Champions Trustee Choice Award, reflecting its commitment to bringing people together through music, culture and community engagement.
Our Mission Statement
Musical Village Community Interest Company aims:
- To bring communities together through music.
- To be firmly based on the principles of community and inclusivity.
- To support health and wellbeing.
- To encourage creativity, confidence and self expression.
- To support and engage in community and charity based activities.