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The Alma Singers is a community choir based in Great Barford near Bedford.
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Starting from a small group founded by a local lady, Alma Tebbutt, in 2010, we have developed into a three-part choir. Our main aim is to enjoy our singing and we fit as much music into rehearsals as possible. With a wide repertoire, we sing music ranging from songs from the shows, through classical Rutter to African tribal music - there is something for everyone. We have performed concerts for Bedford Hospital trust, Elstow Abbey, local church's, village events and private functions. Some choir members have also performed in Germany whilst hosted by Great Barford’s twin town of Wöllstein. Rehearsals When rehearsals resume, we meet on Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the hall at the Methodist church, Bedford Road, Great Barford MK44 3JD. 
Come and join us whatever your singing ability and experience. You do not need to read music and there are no auditions. If you are interested please contact Pat Martin-Moran on 01234 870 198 or get in touch through our Contact us page. |
LATEST NEWS
From 5th September rehearsals will be at Great Barford Lower School, Silver Street. The rehearsal times are 7.30 pm to 9, and car parking is available on site from 7 p.m. There will be no rehearsals during August. They will start again on Monday 5th September. The Alma Singers are looking for new members again.
Our new MD We are delighted to let you know that the committee met with Angie Woodcraft last week and she is keen to meet us at our first sing on Monday 30 May
Angie Woodcraft comes with a wealth of musical experience and a background in education. She trained at Southlands College, London and when she graduated worked in a Bedfordshire Middle School as Head of Music and class teacher. Whilst she was there, she built the reputation of the school musically, establishing a choir of nearly 100 and a Chamber Choir of 20; producing many concerts and shows which were very well received. Following a career break she returned to work in schools, but on the administration side of things, where she continued until recently when she moved to work for The Open University. Outside of work, Angie has always been involved in musical things! She was Musical Director for various shows at university and when she came to Bedfordshire, working mainly with Ampthill Operatic Society. She has played clarinet in the orchestra for Stewartby Operatic Society and was Musical Director for several of their shows. She was also Musical Director at Flitwick Singers for 10 years and ran a Churches Together Choir in the local Ampthill / Flitwick area. She is one of the organists / pianists at Ampthill Methodist Church and enjoys making the organ ‘sing!’ |