London City Singers is growing. We’ve had so many new ladies join recently that we regrettably can’t let anyone else join for now unless they can sing the low notes of the Basses – to keep the balance of voice parts.

Come and meet our newbies:

Tenor

Jo

Hi everyone, my name’s Jo and although originally from Sussex I have lived in London for the past 8 years. When I’m not singing with the lovely LCS I like to go exploring – whether it’s finding a new country to visit, a new person to meet or a new wine to drink!

I wanted to get back into singing after a couple of years without a choir and found LCS through a trusty google search. I was looking for a friendly yet professional choir, and have to say I’ve really struck gold with LCS!

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life what would it be?

Such a tricky question… but I think I’ll go with ‘Songbird’ (the Ella Fitzgerald version). I walked down the aisle to that song, so it has lovely memories.

Bass

Ursula

I am someone who loves singing and music and I was in a close harmony/barbershop group while studying at St Andrews University. I am in a band right now and I also love to perform in flashmobs (was part of ‘One Day One Choir’ and ‘I Can’t Keep Quiet’ recently). I currently work at the BBC as a Project Manager.

I joined LCS as I’d been looking for a new choir of a high standard in central London. I also really enjoyed being part of a barbershop group at Uni.

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life what would it be?

I Iove too many songs and genres to pick a favourite!

Baritones

Sarah T

A business psychologist by day, musicals and theatre geek by night, mother twenty-four hours!

I found LCS when I was seeking a non-classical choir. I was a member for 4 years until 2014 when I stopped due to other commitments. I have rejoined because singing with other people makes me happy, and I was missing the creative outlet of being in a chorus.

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life what would it be?

‘Dance Me to the End of Love’ by Leonard Cohen

Leads

Jessie

This is the first time ever that I’m singing barbershop! I’m both excited and nervous. I’ve been in choirs before, but nothing quite like this. By day I am in the corporate world, night time I am jogging or dancing (salsa/ ballet). The skill that will probably serve me well in the chorus would be my breathing technique from yoga!

I was at the voice festival about 5 years ago and that was the first time I ever saw barbershop singing and I thought – what have I been missing in life?! It took me a few years to get round to this. Growing up in an all-girls school means that a female chorus is perfect for me!

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life what would it be?

Dream a Little Dream of Me

Sarah P

I’m currently discovering the delights of sleep deprivation being a new mum, although we also have a favourite baby class ‘sing and sign’ which means I get to sing much more in my new job than my last! Previously I was a project manager and may go back to that next year.

I discovered LCS many years ago just by chance and fell in love with barbershop, after 6 years I left to have my daughter. How could I not come back once I had the chance!

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life what would it be?

Flowers in December by Mazzy Star