Behind the Scenes – the choir blog

Ah – childhood memories. If you’re not familiar with the delights of the North Antrim coast, Portrush is home to one of Northern Ireland’s most well known family attractions – Barry’s Amusements. Unfortunately, it’s closed during the winter months … so we had to just go up north and sing!

Well, this time last night some of us were singing at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast. Having John Rutter as your conductor however is a bit different to a normal concert arrangements though! For those of a certain age (ok, say in your 30’s), if you were in a school choir, you will no doubt have sung at least … Read More

Call us gluttons for punishment, but some of the choir are taking part in a concert at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast featuring John Rutter’s ‘Magnificat’ this coming Saturday (25th September) Rehearsals started back in June and a 150(ish) strong choir will take to the stage, with full orchestra under the direction of John Rutter himself. The choir … Read More

Today we said goodbye to a friend. “Grosvenor has brought together so many wonderful people from so many backgrounds with so many stories over the years. Alexandra Lineham was one of those wonderful people who shared our love of choral music, and who like many of us, came along on a Monday night and was … Read More

And so another year begins for Grosvenor! And we begin by welcoming a number of new members – they’ve done their audition – now the rest of us have to be on our best behaviour so that they’ll want to stay! We hope that you’ll all feel very welcome as we dive headfirst into another … Read More

September 2010, and a new season for Grosvenor. A new album coming and more events mean that weekly rehearsals begin again. We’re welcoming new members too, and Ed has new music awaiting us… But not everything’s new, many familiar faces remain and we’re looking forward to building on past successes. Check back here for exclusive … Read More

Well there was a bit more snow over the weekend and there may still be a chill in the air, but looking beyond all that … i have to say that i really enjoyed going to Grosvenor last night! That’s not to say that i don’t normally enjoy it, but having thought about it, i … Read More