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Members of Musical Village receiving the Trustee Choice Award from Simon Winfield, Chairman at Furnley House Foundation, at the Leicestershire Community Champions Awards ceremony at the City Rooms on Thursday 2 November 2023.

Our musical director, Lesia Smaditch, accepting the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire Queen's Platinum Jubilee award on behalf of Musical Village choir from Richard Brooks DL at St. Wistan's Church, Wistow in 2022.

Well done to all our volunteers at Musical Village for making such a big difference to our community!

MV Vocal Wellbeing Hubs We are very excited to be restarting our day time Musical Village Vocal Wellbeing Hubs all across the Blaby District.... Visit our MV Vocal Wellbeing Hubs page for more information Come and join us if you're free... Please note that our number has changed... please see Contact details

MV Summer Concert raises £1300 for Vista If you were driving past St Andrew’s Church on Saturday 19th August in the afternoon and wondered what was going on, then read on... The Church was the venue for a sight loss exhibition featuring 15 exhibitors. They included The Stoneygate Eye Hospital, Costco Opticians’ optometrists, the Macular Society, Glenfield NHS Diabetic eye screening, Vista Rothley charity clothes shop, Centrebus Hop! Bus, St John ambulance, Vista mobile support van, Glyn’s Super Whippy ‘Eyes Cream’ van, and several interactive activities allowing visitors to appreciate what it is like to have sight loss. Lesia Smaditch, the organiser of the event said “With Vista’s Kathleen Rutland home on our doorstep, I thought it would be a great opportunity to raise awareness of sight loss as well as promote good eye health. The exhibition was a great success with around 150 people visiting the various stands. Everyone I spoke to talked about new things they had learned about sight loss. I’m so happy to share with you all that we raised a wonderful £1300 for Vista and I know that the kids will benefit greatly from this money. Thank you to everyone for volunteering or participating.” The evening ended with the Musical Village Summer concert featuring the beautiful voice of soprano soloist Denise Leigh who became famous after winning Channel 4’s Operatunity. She and her accompanist, Stefan Andrusyschyn, wowed the audience with a variety of film music. The concert was compered by Dave Andrews DL. He introduced Libby Clegg, an inspirational paralympic gold medal winning sportswoman who spoke about her life. Local musicians, Mark Hemmings and Andy Carvill, introduced the audience to the soothing sound of the harmonica and Slavko Madylus charmed the audience with his personal stories and songs from Ukraine. Musical Village duets, ensembles and choirs entertained with a range of music for every taste, but it was the Vista Voices choir and soloists who stole everyone’s hearts with their amazing singing. Thanks to The Stoneygate Eye Hospital for sponsoring the event and to St Andrew’s Church for providing us with such a wonderful and versatile venue.

Leicester's Concert for Ukraine Sunday 8 May 4pm at De Montfort Hall, Leicester Hosted by the BBC’s Amy Payne and ITV’s Rajiv Popat, the concert promises to be a powerful and uplifting family event of hope and reflection. 100% of ticket sales will be donated directly to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. The concert will showcase a vibrant celebration of Ukrainian dance and music by first, second and third generation Ukrainians from across the UK including the award-winning Orlyk Ukrainian Folk Dance Ensemble, one of the few Ukrainian acts left in the world that dance and sing to live music. It will also feature world music from other Leicester communities alongside well-known songs from musicals. We will be joined by many artists and groups including West End actor and singer Jonny Fines (Grease, Annie and Curve’s An Officer and a Gentleman), EAGA Gospel choir (Britain’s Got Talent live semi-finalists), Shiamak Midlands Bollywood dancers, a massed community choir of singers from across Leicestershire, dancers from the Curve Young Company, Leicester Cathedral Choir singing John Rutter’s newly composed A Ukrainian Prayer, plus Rozanna Madylus (British-Ukrainian Mezzo-Soprano), David Morris (tenor and former Swingle Singer), Denise Leigh (soprano), Mike Dewis (baritone), and a variety of other musicians. Tickets can be bought in person at De Montfort Hall, by phone on 0116 233 3111 or online at www.demontforthall.co.uk

Organiser Lesia Smaditch said: “This disaster has affected so many innocent lives, and the suffering that we have seen on our screens is unimaginable. It has been overwhelming to see the support for Ukraine from so many people across the world, and now I would like to be part of Leicester’s message of support to Ukrainians wherever they may be. This concert promises to be a powerful and uplifting family event of hope and reflection. I am so grateful to Leicester City Council for its generosity and now ask that as many people as possible from Leicester join with me and continue to show that #LeicesterStandsWithUkraine

 

Have a listen to some excerpts of our recent Christmas concert by clicking below or by visiting YouTube

If you would like the opportunity to be part of our choir singing live on stage with professional singers, both locally and/or nationally, please contact us for more details...

Celebrating 10 years Love singing? SATB or anything in between, this could well change your life… Musical Village is a community of choirs based in Braunstone, Cosby, Countesthorpe, Enderby, LFE, Lubbesthorpe, Market Bosworth and surrounding areas. Whether you want to sing at a local charity event, on national stage with professional singers such as Russell Watson, or simply meet new friends, we have plenty of opportunities waiting for you. With no auditions, why not come along and join us anytime for a free trial? Please contact us for more information or have a look at the areas we cover at present. If we are not where you are, let us know... Here’s just a few of the amazing highlights from last year.

Children's Choirs Musical Village Youth Show Choir sings with Collabro and Kingdom Choir? MV show choir live on stage with Collabro at De Montfort Hall April 2019. MV show choir live on stage with The Kingdom Choir at De Montfort Hall May 2019.

Musical Village invited to sing with Sam Bailey on her 2017 UK tour Musical Village have accompanied Sam Bailey on her 2017 UK tour 'Sing My Heart Out'! We joined Sam not only at De Montfort Hall Leicester on 18th March 2017, but at 8 other venues across the UK.

 

Musical Village Children's Choir sing with ABBA MANIA Members of Musical Village Children's Choir sing with ABBA MANIA on their 2016 / 2017 UK tour Performances included 2 nights at the Curve Leicester, Royal & Derngate Northampton, Loughborough Town Hall Loughborough and Corby.

 

Musical Village once again perform live on stage with Russell Watson! Musical Village have been invited once again to sing with Russell Watson on his 2016 tour 'Songs from the Heart'. They appeared live on stage at Theatre Royal Norwich, De Montfort Hall Leicester, King's Lynn Corn Exchange and Grand Theatre Wolverhampton. Click here for the press release for Leicester, Norwich and King's Lynn Here's a picture of Musical Village with Russell Watson at Curve Theatre last year...

 

Why not book us? We provide music of all styles and genres to suit your occasion. If you would like to hire a soloist, ensemble or choir for a wedding, funeral, social event or private function, please contact us.

 

A Musical Evening at Leicester Cathedral Our accompanist, Christian Smaditch, and his guests performed at a musical evening at Leicester Cathedral on 3rd October 2015. The concert raised over £3500 for the Joe Humphreys Memorial Trust. For the Leicester Mercury article about this concert click here

 

Musical Village sing with Russell Watson! 63 members of Musical Village accompanied Russell Watson at an intimate 'up close and personal' evening at Curve Theatre on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th May 2015. Here's a picture of Musical Village with Russell Watson during the interval...

 

Musical Village sing for King Richard III! Members of 'Musical Village Community Choir - Market Bosworth' sang for King Richard III on Sunday 22nd March in Market Bosworth square.

Benefits of Singing

"Leicestershire's very own Gareth Malone" receives High Sheriff Award Musical Director, Lesia Smaditch was presented with a High Sheriff Award by outgoing High Sheriff for Leicestershire, Richard Brooks.

 

Musical Village Chorale at Blaby District Outstanding Achievement Awards

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Musical Village Events 2023

Musical Village Christmas Concerts 2023

Rothley Parish Church | Saturday 2 December 7.00pm

Enderby Parish Church | Sunday 3 December 4.30pm

We are very excited to announce our two Musical Village Christmas concerts!

100% of money raised from ticket sales will go to our chosen charities; Age UK (Leicester/shire), Joe Humphries Memorial Trust and Vista.

We are very fortunate to welcome back Denise Leigh, soprano, winner of Channel 4's Operatunity and soloist at the London 2012 paralympic opening ceremony along with her accompanist Stefan Andrusyschyn.

Our compere for this event is Libby Clegg MBE (double Paralympic champion in 2016, and ITV's Dancing on Ice finalist 2020).

With our usual relaxed atmosphere and entertaining programme, we invite you to join us in supporting and helping us make a difference to some amazing local charities. We look forward to seeing you in Enderby or Rothley.

For tickets please contact us or pay at the door (subject to availability)

Message for Local Businesses

If you are a business or organisation and able to part sponsor the events then we would love to hear from you! Please contact us for more information.

Musical Village Summer Concert

Saturday 19 August 2023 at 7.30pm

Featuring Vista Children's Choir and Denise Leigh (winner of Channel 4's Operatunity and soloist at the 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony)

The concert will take place at St Andrew's Church, Leicester Forest East, LE3 3PF

All money raised goes to Vista, the leading local sight loss charity. The concert is sponsored by The Stoneygate Eye Hospital.

The concert is hosted by Dave Andrews (former BBC Radio presenter and Deputy Lieutenant) and Libby Clegg MBE (double Paralympic champion).

As well as the concert, there will be a Pre-Concert 'Support for Sight Loss' Exhibition from 6.30 to 7.30pm. This event is open to the public and free of charge.

Exhibitors include Leicester's new Centrebus Hop! bus, Costco Opticians, Macular Society, Diabetic retinal screening, Vista mobile clothes shop, Eye screening for early years and children, Digital services, fun activities, St John Ambulance, and Glyn's Super Whippy Ice cream van

The exhibition aims to raise awareness of sight loss, to promote good eye health and to enable guests to talk to eye specialists. There will also be opportunities to try some interactive activities.

 

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Sunday 15th May 2016, 3.30pm

Musical Village 2016 Spring Concert

at St Mary de Castro Church, Leicester

To reserve or to buy tickets, please contact us

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Musical Village are featured on a number 1 record! Order your copy now.... you might just recognise some of our singers! Featuring 'Musical Village' Posted by Musical Village on Sunday, 7 February 2016

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Saturday 6th February 2016

Wedding at All Saints Church, Narborough

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Musical Village Events 2015

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Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December 2015

MV Christmas Concert - 'Songs from Christmas Films' at Brockington College, Enderby

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Saturday 3rd October 2015

A Musical Evening at Leicester Cathedral

Christian Smaditch and his guests performed at a musical evening at Leicester Cathedral on 3rd October 2015. The concert raised over £3500 for the Joe Humphreys Memorial Trust. For more information please visit the JHMT website here. For the Leicester Mercury article about this concert click here

To download a PDF version of the flyer please click here.

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Tuesday 5th & Wednesday 6th May 2015

Musical Village sing with Russell Watson

63 members of Musical Village accompanied Russell Watson at an intimate 'up close and personal' evening at the Curve Theatre on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th May.

Here's a picture of Musical Village with Russell Watson during the interval and on stage a few minutes later...

For the Press Release please click here.

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Sunday 22nd March 2016

Musical Village sing for King Richard III

Members of 'Musical Village Community Choir - Market Bosworth' sang for King Richard III on Sunday 22nd March in Market Bosworth square.

For the Press Release please click here.

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Musical Village Events 2014

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Thursday 18th December 2014

Blaby District Council Christmas Carol Concert - MV Chorale 7.00pm

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Saturday 13th December 2014

Barrow-upon-Soar Methodist Church - MV Chorale 7.00pm

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Sunday 7th December 2014

MV Christmas Concert at Brockington College, Enderby, 2.30pm

Adults £7, concessions £6, kids £3, under 5 free

Featuring songs from 'Frozen' and 9 Carols and Readings

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Saturday 8th November 2014 8pm

Russ Smith presents 'Musical Extravaganza Variety Show Concert' - all in Aid of PROSTaid helping local men fight prostate cancer

Price £10 including buffet - £8 concessions (over 65)

Lesia Smaditch and Janet Grange singing at charity concert in Braunstone Working men's club, Narborough Road South, Leicester LE3 2GE

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Friday 3rd October 2014

MV Chorale singing at private meal, Narborough

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Friday 19th September 2014

Lesia Smaditch singing at wedding in Sapcote

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Saturday 23th August 2014

Lesia Smaditch and MV Chorale singing at private function in Kirby Muxloe

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Saturday 28th June 2014

MV members sing at wedding in Braunstone Town

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Sunday 8th June 2014

MV 80s Summer Concert at Brockington College, Enderby, 2.30pm

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Friday 16th May 2014

Lesia Smaditch singing at funeral and Christian Smaditch, organist

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Saturday 10th May 2014

Private wedding at St. Bartholomew's Church, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester

Lesia Smaditch soloist, members of MV chorale singing

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Monday 21st April 2014

Members of MV joining massed choir BBC Songs of Praise at Leicester Cathedral

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Sunday 6th April 2014

MV Chorale sing at High Sheriff of Leicester service at Leicester Cathedral

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Friday 21st March 2014

MV Chorale singing at RNLI charity concert at Enderby Church 7pm

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Saturday 1st March 2014

MV Chorale, MV Youth Chorale and Desford Primary School Charity concert for 'Wishes for Kids' at Desford Free Church

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Musical Village Events 2013

Saturday 16th February 2013 - 10am - 6pm

Uppingham Singing Day at Uppingham School Chapel

Singing various pieces including Zadok the Priest and Hallelujah Chorus, led by David Hill, chief conductor BBC Singers

Singing day costs £20 per person (to include tea and coffee), £5 students and accompanied young people under 16.

Contact us for more information

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Saturday 23rd February 2013

MV Chorale and MV Singers compete at Mrs Sunderland Music Festival in Huddersfield.

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Saturday 2nd March 2013

Fund raising event at Kirby Muxloe Free Church

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Saturday 20th April 2013

Leicester Festival Gala concert

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Sunday 19th May 2013

Musical Village Spring Concert at Brockington College, Enderby

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Thursday 23rd May 2013

Nanpantan Festival of Music at St Mary's Church, Nanpantan

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Wednesday 5th June 2013

Crown Court Service - High Sheriff of Leicester

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Saturday 8th June 2013

Wedding

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Sunday 29th September 2013

Musical Village Anniversary Concert at Brockington College, Enderby

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Thursday 10th October 2013

Blaby District Outstanding Achievement Award at The Marriot Hotel, Leicester

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Sunday 8th December 2013

Christmas Fayre, Stonehurst Farm Park, Mountsorrel, 2-3pm

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Thursday 12th December 2013

Civic Christmas Carol Service, Council Offices, Desford Road, Narborough 7.30pm

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Saturday 14th December 2013

Barrow-upon-Soar Methodist Church - MV Chorale 7.00pm

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Sunday 15th December 2013

Musical Village Christmas Concert at Brockington College, Enderby 2.30pm

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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.

Contact us for more information

 

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