In Autumn 2024, taking a break from HCS Voices, I returned to Holmfirth Tech for the first time since the pandemic. Previously home to the Singing for Fun group but this time to sing with Dan Price's Soul Choir.
The Soul Choir sings a varied mix of Soul styles including Motown, Blues and Gospel, learning by ear. On my first evening singing with the choir, we covered uplifting songs by Bob Marley, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield and Diana Ross & The Supremes.
On my second evening Dan introduced me to the Northern Soul group MVPS and their hit 'Turning Their Heartbeat Up' that he had arranged in three parts. A really enjoyable sing amongst a list of foot tappers!
The Soul Choir sings a varied mix of Soul styles including Motown, Blues and Gospel, learning by ear. On my first evening singing with the choir, we covered uplifting songs by Bob Marley, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield and Diana Ross & The Supremes.
On my second evening Dan introduced me to the Northern Soul group MVPS and their hit 'Turning Their Heartbeat Up' that he had arranged in three parts. A really enjoyable sing amongst a list of foot tappers!
My first gig with the Soul Choir saw me return to Holmfirth Picturedrome, this time in the main theatre rather than the Box Office Bar. The rehearsal midweek had been my first time in the main theatre despite having performed in the Box Office bar 3 times with Open Mic nights including with the Singing for Fun group.
That was a really good experience with an excellent band and great audience reaction.
That was a really good experience with an excellent band and great audience reaction.
Our final event for 2024 was a joyful Christmas sing-along at a packed Holmfirth Civic Hall. We didn't want it to end! So we managed to coax Dan into reprising 'Caravan of Love' by the Housemartins, a song that we performed at 'Sing into Christmas' concert at Holmfirth Picturedrome.
Got the T-Shirt !
The Picturedrome
