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Monthly Column – October
Health Benefits of Singing Singing is good for you, without a doubt! Studies done over several years have focused on the health benefits of singing. Singing releases endorphins into your system; makes you feel energised and uplifted. People who sing are healthier. Singing gives the lungs a workout, Singing tones…
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Monthly Column – September
A CAPPELLA EXPLAINED What Is A Cappella? Thanks to films and TV shows such as Pitch Perfect and Glee, and musical groups like Straight No Chaser and Pentatonix, a cappella music has become very popular. The term a cappella is Italian for “in the style of the chapel” and is…
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We’re Back At It!
After a long, hot summer, it’s so good to be back singing together again. We had some fun social meetings during our break and, yes, there was a bit of singing here and there, but there’s nothing like a proper rehearsal to release those endorphins and the feel good factor.…
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Monthly Column – August
HAVING YOUR HAIR CUT? FEEL LIKE SINGING? SILLY QUESTION? Seriously, that’s what the young men did in America in the early 20th Century! We are jolly lucky to have inherited their joy in singing. That joy of singing without background music was called “barbershop” and it still is to this…
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Monthly Column – July
Our Chorus Manager, Lyn, has a monthly column in the Costa Blanca News. July’s column explained why it’s good to sing in a choir. You can read all about it here. Benefits of Singing in a Choir If you doubt your ability as a singer, once you’ve taken brave steps…
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Pool Party!
Although we’re on our summer break, we keep in touch and get together socially whenever we can. Our first meet up at Carol’s pool party was great fun with members of the Joy Gospel Choir. A relaxed day with a packed lunch, laughter, chat and, of course, singing! Next stop…
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Sing With Us This Christmas!
Do you love Christmas? Want to be a part of the Christmas festivities this year? Look no further: Spangles Ladies’ Harmony Chorus is offering women the chance to sing with them this Christmas. “We had such a lot of fun doing this in 2022 with The Grinch, that we decided…
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It’s a Wrap for Summer!
What a great ending to the first half of 2023. We are delighted to welcome Rafi as a new Lead and we are so proud of Janice, who passed her first Baritone audition. Janice had only been to one rehearsal before going off on a long holiday, but like the…
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SPANGLES MAKES LIFE EASIER FOR INTENSIVE CARE UNIT PATIENTS
Entering an ICU because of an acute, severe illness or a major surgical procedure, is one of the most stressful experiences anyone must deal with in their life. A mixture of fear, anxiety, pain, isolation, and lots of uncertainty will appear during that tough time for patients and relatives. Santa…
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WE WELCOME OUR NEW MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Spangles is celebrating! Lyn Baines, Chorus Manager, said: “Good things come to those who wait, and we’re excited to be working with Stu Denham on the next phase of our journey. Stu has a musical background, has sung in a barbershop quartet in the past, and is no stranger to…
