Soundroutes back on song after the summer
Weekly rehearsals restart in Hamilton Baptist Church
The Soundroutes Singers community choir are back after the summer break and ready for rehearsals in Hamilton Baptist Church.
The choir sing an exciting mix of folk, pop, rock, reggae, world and gospel songs.
Their first rehearsal of the new season took place last week in Hamilton Baptist Church, 23 Kemp Street, and they will now meet there every Tuesday.
Soundroutes director Andy Hurst said: “Soundroutes Singers is a group of community choirs launched by Motherwell musician Shona Brown in 2009.
“Starting with three groups in Motherwell, Hamilton and Carluke, the choir has now more than doubled with seven groups and over 400 singers around Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire.
“Members can learn harmony singing, improve their voice, make new friends, raise money for charity and enjoy opportunities to record and perform.
“The choir sings a blend of folk, pop, rock, reggae, world and gospel songs.
“Soundroutes are seeking new members to join. Adults of all ages are welcome, even those who think they can’t sing.”
In November 2015, Soundroutes Singers made national news after performing a flash mob on a Glasgow to Hamilton train in order to help a young man propose to his finance.
A video of the event went viral on Facebook and received views.
Soundroutes have recorded a groundbreaking EP with Addiewell Prison Choir, raising over £3000 for Shelter Scotland, and presently partner with Lanarkshire Carers Centre, fund-raising and providing singing workshops for unpaid carers.
Sessions are led by Soundroutes Singers’ professional song leaders and the cost each week is £5 with no upfront fees. Participants are only required to pay as they attend.
They meet each Tuesday from 7.30pm to 9pm in Hamilton Baptist Church. There are no auditions or prebooking required. Anyone interested can just turn up.
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Adults of all ages are welcome