Anya soon found there was a call for a more advanced ensemble and so, in 2019, she began Arnos Vocale. This talented group of just six auditioned singers gave their first stunning performance alongside Nightingale Valley Choir to a packed audience in St Anne's Church, Brislington after only two months' rehearsals. They have swelled to around a dozen skilled singers who perform throughout the year, delighting Festival and concert audiences with their beautiful singing and varied repertoire.
Typical Repertoire
Classical items by Bach, Byrd, Gibbons, Mozart, Brahms, Faure, Vaughan Williams, Jazz arrangements of Gershwin, Porter, Ellington, Kern Beautiful folksongs from around the world
Joining Arnos Vocale
We rehearse on Tuesday nights 7.45-9.45, in Knowle Methodist Church, Redcatch Road, BS4 2EP Places are limited but if you wish to join, you are invited to a free trial rehearsal followed by an audition. This includes a solo item of your choice, vocal exercises and sight-reading.
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Above: Night and Day and Byrd's Ave Verume from our recital at St Paul's Church, Clifton, July 2023
Above: The Linden Tree Carol arr Gwylim Beechey at St Cuthbert's Christmas Tree Festival 2019