Singing for fun?

Kazbah · 03-12-2014 1:55pm #1

hi All,

Just wondering does anyone know of a choir/singing group that is just for fun? I googled choirs in cork and they sounded very serious - auditions and reading sheet music. There doesn't have to be any performances just getting together to sing. Any ideas?

ta,
Kaz

KCAccidental · 03-12-2014 6:20pm

why not try sacred harp singing? Very unique and communal. It's great fun as well

http://corksacredharp.com/

Kazbah · 04-12-2014 12:46am

I'm non-religious so perhaps it's not for me - The music is set to Christian texts and had developed as a form of worship.

Thank you though.

KCAccidental · 04-12-2014 12:47am

Traditionally it is religious, but this group started out originally with UCC music students. Outside of the hymns, there is no religious aspect to the group at all nor do they use the hymns to worship.

good luck with the search!

pwurple · 04-12-2014 12:55am

Hmm, you've narrowed that down considerably. I was about to post that there is a brill gospel choir in turners cross I think... They do pop covers as well. But probably wouldn't suit ya if you don't go in for anything churchy.

Tbh, I can't think of a single choir that avoids everything religion related. Even the super-informal ones do Christmas carols usually.

The whole congregation sings in our local church of Ireland as well... Twould be hymns again though.

You might have to found one!