The Eclectica Community Choir members are stretching their vocal cords once again and warming up for the beginning of a new season, with the first practice tonight (Sept. 12).
Practices will run from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday evenings at the 100 Mile United Church at 169 Dogwood Cres. Members are asked to arrive early to register.
Choir spokesperson Helen Lennox-Lau says they are always looking for new members, especially male tenor and base vocals.
There are no auditions, and new choir members do not need to read music to begin, she adds, people learn as they go along.
We learn all kinds of music," Lennox-Lau says, including Latin, classical and many fun songs.
"We have a lot of laughs at our practices; it is a mix of singing and some socializing."
There is a fee of $25 for each session, which run from September to December, and from January to May. The fees pay for any hall rentals and music.
Proceeds from their concerts are donated to local charities, including Loaves & Fishes Outreach, The 100 Mile Food Bank Society and 100 Mile House & District General Hospital Auxiliary.
The choir performs a Christmas concert in December, a spring concert in May and they also sing at the Canada Day Celebrations. In addition, they perform at the Parade of Choirs in Williams Lake.
People may register up until the end of September.
To find out more information, contact Helen Lennox-Lau at 250-791-5303 or Dennis Tupman at 250-456-2302.
