Songs for the Soul is being performed on Friday, 20th March at 7:30pm, and organised by choir leaders, Louise Johnson and Luc Bailey.  It’s a collaboration of shared voices for a shared purpose: The Door Youth Project.  Tickets are £10 (free to under-11s and carers) and available from The Door shop, High Street, Stroud, the choirs, thedoor.org.uk/songs, or on the day.  All proceeds will go to The Door, supporting its vital work with young people in the Stroud and North Cotswold areas.

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Luc, Musical Director of the Whiteshill & Ruscombe Community Choir, said:

“Our concert will bring together two of the most dynamic community choirs in the county for an evening full of soul-stirring music from the choirs’ repertoires.  Louise and I have regularly collaborated on musical ventures and are excited to come together again to create this evening of music. The Whiteshill and Ruscombe Community Choir has been part of the local community for over 10 years, and I have been their Musical Director for the last four. During that time, we have explored a wide variety of styles, from reflective, emotion-filled songs to our most ambitious project yet – Metallica.

Over the last year, the choir has been finessing Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody in honour of the song’s 50th anniversary, and this epic piece will feature in our concert programme, alongside a country music medley ranging from John Denver to Beyoncé.  Audiences can look forward to rich harmonies, moving moments, and an unforgettable musical experience.”

Louise, who leads The Wednesdays Singing Group, shared her enthusiasm for the collaboration:

“The Wednesdays has just turned 12 and is still going strong.  I have led the Group from the beginning, and I’m more excited about it now than ever.  Over the years, the feeling of community that comes from singing together has grown naturally, shaped by everyone’s own reasons for joining.  I’m really pleased to be working with Luc again, as well as with the Whiteshill and Ruscombe Community Choir. The Wednesdays are looking forward to adding their songs to the wide mix in the concert, and to helping raise money for such a wonderful charity that supports and gives hope to young people.”