NEWS
PENN SINGERS
ACCOMPANIST REQUIRED
Penn Singers rehearse on a Monday evening, 7-30 - 9-30 pm, at Penn United Reformed Church (WV4 5QP).
Generally we meet during term times. We are a mixed voice choir with around 70 members who are enthusiastic and friendly. We have a wide range of repertoire and usually present 5 concerts a year under the leadership of our MD Ben Batt.
We require an accompanist with
· Strong sight reading skills
· Availability for weekly rehearsals and concerts
· The ability to play the Organ and occasionally to lead sectional rehearsals, would be an advantage.
Further information is available from anitamorris2912@gmail.com
Expression of interest, CV, and names and contact details of two referees to Anita Morris by 13th April 2026.
The Retirement of our Accompanist - Martin Fox
Sadly for us Martin has resigned as our accompanist. He has been an amazing asset to the choir, not just as our accompanist but also performing piano duets with Ben and taking rehearsals with men's sections, He has very generously offered to help us as and when he can.
At the concert, a celebratory waist coat was worn by him - made by one of our
members, Moira. It will be something that he can treasure. Thanks were given to
him by myself as chair and the choir acknowledged his tremendous support to the choir both professionally and personally.
On the following Monday a presentation was made and Gill wrote and presented
'Martin's Lament' as a final tribute to him.
We are delighted that he accepted the role as Honorary Vice President of the Choir.
Retiring Collection - March 28th 2026
The amazing total for the retiring collection for 'Acorns Children's Hospice' was
£717 thanks to the generosity of the audience.
Sylvia Blewitt
Sylvia was a choir member for 25 years and continued to support us in her role as
Honorary Patron. Sadly she died on March 17th. She will be very much missed. Our thoughts are with her family at this difficult time.