Heart and Voice Gospel Choir

We aim to sing at about 12 -15 events per year, such as festivals, fêtes, weddings, funerals, and of course concerts, singing with heart and voice in all manner of places within the area.

Hello!

We are a friendly bunch of people who get together to sing.

Actually there is a bit more to it than that.

Our repertoire includes a very wide range of music, not just traditional gospels and spirituals, but African songs, modern songs and standards. They are usually arranged specially for us by our director Penny Hastings in 4 part harmony..

Anyone can join.

There are no auditions!

You don't have to be a brilliant singer either.

We never use backing tracks for accompaniment, keeping music live as the Musicians' Union used to say.

...or even pretend

You don't have to be able to read music...

Best of all there are no compulsory fees! (but we do accept donations to pay for the expenses such as the rehearsal hall)

Talking of which, this is our rehearsal space, All Saints Church in Pointout Road, Bassett.

Moving Pictures!

A short introductory film about the choir filmed at Southampton Art Gallery. Click the play arrow to play it.

Latest News

We are well into the new year, and are looking forward to a programme of events in the spring and early summer.

Choir's-eye view of St Mark's

On a Wednesday in early March your intrepid correspondent travelled to St Mark's Church, Ampfield to view the space and meet the organisers who were making many plans for our next event, our visit in April.

It's a pleasant church set in woodland and we are expecting an enthusiastic audience.

If you'd like to join us to sing at events like these then just drop us a line.

Upcoming Choir Practices.

Here are the details of our upcoming practices

Monday 16th March - Regular rehearsal at All Saints'
Monday 23rd March - No rehearsal
Monday 30th March - Regular rehearsal at St. Michael's Parish Hall, The Avenue
Monday 6th April - No rehearsal (Bank Holiday)
Monday 13th April - Regular rehearsal at All Saints'

Please note

Whilst we are an adult choir, children are welcome to attend practices and events but they must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

We are always looking to sing in different places so if you have an event planned and you would like us to come along to sing, please contact us.

You can also find us on Facebook.