Encore! Quartet

Encore! are delighted to be the 8th placed Region 31 Sweet Adelines quartet - we had a fantastic weekend at the Sage Gateshead competing along with another 23 quartets.

A big congratulations to all competitors - hope you had as much fun on stage as we did! You'll be able to listen to a clip of our performance here soon.

The founder members of Vocal Dimension Chorus bring barbershop to the younger members of our community.

On Friday 26th February, Encore! was invited by June George, the school’s music teacher to introduce Barbershop to St David’s School, Purley where Debbie Chamberlayne is the Year 6 teacher. Debbie takes up the story in her own words here...

One of the challenges faced by Encore! is how to organize coaching at a time that suits both the quartet and the coach.

Since the majority of international faculty and other top coaches are based in the U.S., coaching for groups based outside continental America usually involves costly travel expenses on top of coaching fees.

Click here to find out how Encore used technology to their advantage and found a smart solutions to the coaching conundrum.

Thanks to London City Singers for giving us this great opportunity

Encore!'s voices add va va voom to VoiceLab - March 2010 Encore! Quartet were invited to join London City Singers to perform at the Royal Festival Hall's VoiceLab series.

Not only was this fantastic preparation for our upcoming competition at the Sage Gateshead but an absolute pleasure to share the stage with the London City girls in such a unique venue - singing to a captive audience as well as having the background buzz of passers by. Thanks to London City Singers for giving us this great opportunity - it was wonderful to hear your energetic sparkling sound through such a fun repertoire.

Encore! are now working hard and enjoying coaching in preparation for the Sweet Adelines International Region 31 Convention on 7th May - check back soon for the results!

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Encore! Quartet has been busy entertaining this Christmas at a variety of functions. We ended one of our engagements singing in the bar for charity.

It was enormous fun, and thanks to the generosity of those who listened and enjoyed the impromptu entertainment we have been able to donate £100 to Help for Heroes. This charity has particular significance for Encore! as Deb’s son is in the Parachute Regiment.

We remember too, those who have sacrificed their lives and particularly their families and friends at this time of year. Our thoughts are also with all those who have been wounded in the ongoing conflicts their families and friends. Thank You.

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Encore! Quartet launches Vocal Dimension Chorus!

We are excited to announce the launch of Vocal Dimension Chorus! Vocal Dimension is a brand new chorus based in Redhill, Surrey.

Founded by the members of Encore! Quartet, this vibrant, dynamic and contemporary group will be under the direction of Valerie Taylor. Valerie, who has been described as “an inspiration”, is thrilled to be directing prospective Vocal Dimension. All the members of Encore! are excited to be embarking on this new venture together. It’s all about making music together and having fun doing it! Find out more by visiting our website www.vocaldimension.co.uk or find us on Facebook.

Encore! Love Amy Christie Jewellery.

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