Songs with a strut
Grooves that get your shoulders going before you've realised. Anything from disco to blues. Some you'll know, some you'll love once you've sung them.
Come add your voice
A brand new singing group in East Bristol
Songs with a strut, soulful harmony
No auditions. All songs taught by ear.
First session just £5
What a Thursday night feels like
Somewhere to be that isn't a screen. Three and four part harmony, all a cappella, so nobody is ever singing alone.
Harmonies that hit you in the chest
Warm, crunchy, juicy chords, slower and soulful, the kind that give you goosebumps when the whole room locks in.
You don't need to read music or have sung before. If you sing in the shower, you're our kind of person. Come with a mate or meet one there.
Thursdays
7.15–8.45pm
This term runs until 17 December. Back in the new year.
Meadow Vale
Community Centre
East Bristol, BS5 7RF
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Try a session
£5
Come along any Thursday. No commitment.
Full term
£80
£60 concession. After your first session, you decide if you'd like to carry on.
Joining part way through? Message me and I'll sort a fair price for the sessions left.
Who's running this?
I'm Joe. This summer I toured the UK with Spooky Men's Chorale, which taught me a lot about getting a room full of people sounding big, fast, and having a laugh while doing it. That's what I'm bringing to Thursdays.
I've also sung with Murmuration Choir in Bristol for the past four years. The Thrum is my own project, and I'd love to see you there.
Questions you might have
First-time nerves
What happens when I arrive?
Doors open at 7pm and lots of people come early to sit, have a chat and say hi. Come then if you'd like to settle in first. Come with a mate or meet one there, and a few of us might head to the pub afterwards, no pressure. It's a small, friendly group at the moment, around 10 to 12 of us. At 7.15 we start with some fun but effective warm ups for our bodies and voices, to focus and lock in together. Wear something comfy and bring a water bottle.
Do I need to read music, or what if I'm not very good?
No auditions and no sheet music. Everything is taught by ear, a line at a time. Anyone can sing, it just takes practice. Like any instrument, the only way to get better is to do it. You'll never be asked to sing on your own. There are always other people in your part to join in with and support, and there's no pressure to be perfect.
The practical bits
Can I join if the term has already started?
Yes. Come along for a £5 taster, then decide if you'd like to sign up for the rest of the term. Message me and I'll sort out a fair price for the sessions left.
What if I miss a week?
Members get learning tracks and there's a WhatsApp group. It's best to come to every session, because that's how we build something strong, get to know each other and get the songs sounding amazing. But if you have to miss one, just let me know. It's not a problem.
Is it accessible, and how do I get there?
The venue is step-free with accessible toilets and a car park, and you can bring your bike inside. Buses 6 and 7 from the city centre stop around Speedwell, including Whitefield Avenue, Duncombe Lane and Harewood Road. Check the Travelwest journey planner for the closest stop.