

membership & pricing

ONE REHEARSAL PER WEEK
40 SESSIONS PER YEAR
£25 per month
(6 consecutive months)
OR
£33 per individual month
SINGLE
Invitations to gigs and social events.
Switch between groups and locations.
Web access, learning resources & all music included.
TWO REHEARSALS PER WEEK
80 SESSIONS PER YEAR
£40 per month
(6 consecutive months)
OR
£50 per individual month
DOUBLE
Invitations to gigs and social events.
Switch between groups and locations.
Web access, learning resources & all music included.
UNLIMITED REHEARSALS
UNLIMITED SESSIONS PER YEAR
PRIORITY SIGN UP FOR EVENTS
£50 per month
(6 consecutive months)
OR
£60 per individual month
UNLIMITED
Priority invitations to gigs and social events.
Switch between groups and locations.
Web access, learning resources & all music included.
aNDREA
BEGLEY
At Ashley Green Village Hall
Thurs 31st March: Doors 7.30pm. Starts 8pm
The Voice UK Winner and friend of Choir On The Green, Andrea joins us for a candlelit evening of music in our choir home at the village hall. She'll be accompanied by choir director Paul, playing songs from her UK top 10 album The Message, and 2019 follow up Soul Of A Songbird, featuring Beyond The Rainbows End (covered by the choir).
This will be a table seated evening. Tickets are £15. RSVP (button below) to reserve your tickets which can then be purchased directly from Paul at choir.



Social Media & Websites
For any artist starting out, being quick and easy to find on social media is vital. I can put together and run an artist's pages or just offer advice to gain a social media presence and grow an active fanbase online. I can also run or advise on social media campaigns, advertising, and online interaction with fans.

Performance Coaching
Alongside years of performing, I have a degree in performing arts and years of experience musically directing shows and tours. I can advise on everything from vocal performance of a song, physical presentation, working with bands, sound checking, on-stage monitoring, working a crowd, talking between songs, planning a set list and everything else that goes into making a great show. Above all else, I advise artists to practise by gigging regularly. There is no substitute for getting out there and doing it.

Studio Recording
I've been writing and recording music all my life and have been a musician, engineer, assistant and producer on sessions. I can also advise artists on recording and help them find the right studios, producers and mix engineers to match their needs and budget.

Music Videos
Alongside 10 years working in television production, I've also filmed live concerts and studio performances for various artists including The Feeling, Basement Jaxx, Dizzee Rascal, Lucie Silvas and Beverley Craven. Whether it's quick cheap content for social media, or a larger production I can film or advise on getting the best from your budget as an artist and not wasting time and money unnecessarily.

Music Tuition
I advise any singer to learn an instrument. Not only will it give you the ability to accompany yourself, but also it will help you with songwriting, recording, communicating with other musicians and your vocal performance. It'll help you become a better artist. Nearly all the greatest artists are great musicians, not just great singers: whether it's Prince, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, Ray Charles, John Lennon, Aretha Franklin, Pharrell Williams, Adele or Lady Gaga... Musicianship is so important. I teach a combination of standard classical piano grades along with the use of chords and scales to write, play and accompany contemporary music. I can also advise on finding great vocal, guitar, bass and drum teachers in and around London.

Booking shows & tours
I grew up with my family running a music venue, so have always been around booking bands. Over the past 15 years I've had various tours around the UK, performing in everything from pubs to large theatres and arenas. I've booked artists for Festivals, radio tours and support tours and am always happy to advise artists and help them take their next step in performance and promotion.


7/8 December 2018
Location: Champneys, Chesham Rd, Tring HP23 6HX
Arrival: 6.45pm. Please lift share if possible!
Parking: Avoid the main guest parking near the front. Park in the gym users carpark. Enter the estate via Shootersway Lane entrance, then park in the first car park on the right (just past the bike storage). Please wait in your car and we’ll all walk to the building together at 6.45pm.
Performance Time: 7.20pm (this may be pushed back). Finished by 8.30pm
Guests: This is a private event for The Diamond Trust, so no extra guests please.
Dress Code: Smart, all black attire. Lyrics are fine for this one: Please use black folders.
Set List
2) Let It Snow
4) Silent Night
6) We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Reserve songs: Lean On Me, O Holy Night
Champneys Fri
Adele Howard
Alan Sykes
Amy Cronin
Anna Hickman
Brenda White
Brian Hunt
Cathy Sykes
Dawn Smith
Ella Beaumont
Elly Kippax
Fiona Reavell
Jane Bartholomew
Jane Kippax
Jane Salnow Smith
Jeremy Gosling
John Bartholomew
Keith Rodbard
Kezzie Zukas
Laura Gosling
Maggie Cooper
Marion Muller
Mike Cronin
Nicky Halsey
Nicola Barnes
Patricia Collins
Sue Beddall
Sue Ogden
Sue Hunt
Val Silverton
Yvonne Rance
Champneys Sat
Alison Barnett
Anita Blackett
Brenda Kirsting
Brian Hunt
Dorothy Howes (maybe)
Doug Roscoe
Erica Spanswick
Elizabeth La Chanel
Gill Parker
Hannah Gilson
Jackie Harbron
Jeremy Gosling
John Axon
Julie Bishop
Karen Garner
Laura Gosling
Lesley Johnson
Lina Dyble
Linda Pugh
Lisa Telling
Madelaine D
Maggie Tweed
Martin Earl
Mary Axon
Steve Carnochan
Sue Hunt
Sue Ogden
Sue Ruggles
Sue Wall
Zoe Hunt

COVID VACCINE INFORMATION
Here's a selection of info I've been given from choir members to help with getting your vaccine from transportation to tips. If you have any other info or amendments you think might be helpful, just drop me a message. Paul xx
Several Choir members have suggested this: "make sure you and your family all dig out your NHS number and have a copy of it it immediately to hand for when you or they are called for the COVID jab. From my colleagues on the front line this is far and away the biggest bottle neck when it comes to administering the vaccine to as many people as quickly as possible. You can find your NHS number on any NHS correspondence or through the app
Avoid Scams: In the UK coronavirus vaccinations will only be available via the NHS. You can be contacted by the NHS, your employer, a local GP surgery or pharmacy to receive your vaccination. Vaccinations are free of charge and you will not be asked for a payment.
The NHS will never:
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Ask for your bank account or card details
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Ask for your PIN or banking passwords
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Arrive unannounced at your home to administer the vaccine
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Ask for documentation to prove your identity, such as a passport or utility bills.
For more info or to report potential fraud, visit: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk

Taxi To Vaccine
Lots of choir members have recommended Mark from Berkhamsted who runs Berko Black Cab: 07961 594435. He has a set rate for Hemel vaccine bookings (below) but has also already taken Eve to Edgware too. He says he can offer discounts or even some free journeys to people in need.


CHESHAM
SINGS
THE ELGIVA
Chesham
Indoor Performance
Location: The Elgiva Theatre Chesham
Call Time: 2pm
Rehearsal / Soundcheck: 3pm
Show Starts: 7.30pm
Dress Code: Smart All Black
Audience Tickets: £10 available here
Set List
Hallelujah
Bridge Over Troubled Water
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You Got It
Seasons of Love
Come What May
Fix You
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BACKUP SONG - You're The Voice
Choir List
Sopranos (18)
Alison Barnett
Anna Foster
Barbara Wilding
Brenda Kersting
Brenda Walker
Clare Sayers
Elly Kippax
Erica Spanswick
Helen Seaward
Jane Kippax
Julie Bishop
Karen Stananought
Lesley Johnson
Liz Selfe
Maggie Cooper
Marion Muller
Mary Axon
Ruth Woodward
Mezzos (15)
Alison Emery
Amanda Cahalane
Angie Gilbert
Gemma Goodhead
Gill Parker
Hannah Gillson
Helen Batchelor
Hillary Hemming
Jo Freedman
Lyn Davids
Marion Starling
Mary Cannon
Mavis Wallington
Sophie Wheater
Sue Ruggles
Altos (17)
Angie De Mink
Caroline Runswick
Clare Gell
Elaine Lagdon
Emma Adams
Issy Runswick
Jane Bartholomew
Julie Thomas
Kim Carter
Laura Gosling
Lina Dyble
Lisa Telling
Lyn Pilborough
Madeleine Donohue
Maggie Bowgen
Sue Hunt
Trisha Henson
Men (11)
Bill Abbott
Brian Hunt
Chris Hardy
Jeremy Gosling
John Axon
John Bartholomew
Keith Rodbard
Martin Earl
Paul Carter
Paul Stananought
Richard Bowgen


Ella & Simon's Wedding
Saturday 28th May 2022 at 1pm
Ashlyn's Chapel, Berkhamsted
Location: Ashlyn's School Chapel, Chesham Rd, Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH
Call Time: 12.15pm
Choir Begin singing: 12.30pm
Wedding starts: 1pm
Parking: Round the back of the school. Please leave spaces around the chapel available for disabled badge holders
Dress Code: Smart, all black attire. You'll be given little sunflowers to wear to add colour!
PLEASE READ
If you're wanting to focus on rehearsing any songs in particular, the main songs we want sounding great are those during the ceremony itself, highlighted in yellow below. As the guests enter we're having a nice informal sing too. Don't worry if you're unfamiliar with any of these. It'll just be a lovely informal sing whilst people are taking their seats!
SONGS AS GUESTS ENTER
Listed Alphabetically: Order will be called as we go along. We probably won't sing all of these.
Somewhere Only We Know
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SONGS DURING CEREMONY
Listed in order of service
You Raise Me Up (Sing-along with audience)
This Will Be An Everlasting Love
CHOIR LIST
MEN 5
Brian Hunt
John Bartholomew
Martin Earl
Paul Stananought
Paul Carter
ALTOS 8
Amy Cronin
Caroline Runswick
Issy Runswick
Jane Bartholomew
Julie Thomas
Kim Carter
Lina Dyble
Sue Hunt
MEZZOS 7
Angie Gilbert
Gill Parker
Hannah Gillson
Hilary Hemming
Nicky Halsey
Sue Beddall
Sue Ruggles
SOPRANOS 12
Brenda Kersting
Elly Kippax
Erica Spanswick
Helen Seaward
Jane Kippax
Jules McEachran
Julie Bishop
Karen Stananought
Lesley Johnson
Lily Russell
Liz Selfe
Marion Muller


Rehearsal Info
We're now back singing together in person. As we gradually return to normal with the lifting of legal restrictions, numbers at indoor sessions will continue to be capped so we can maintain social distancing.
There is now no need to RSVP each week, unless you are new or returning to choir for the first time this year.
MONDAYS & TUESDAYS
Ashley Green Village Hall
7.30pm
Arrivals welcome up to 15 minutes before
On clear days this session will take place outdoors. On rainy days we'll move inside. If we get to a point where more than 40 people are wanting to come to indoor sessions then we'll split into two sessions on that evening. You'll be notified well in advance.
FRIDAYS
Bourne End Village Hall
10.30am
Arrivals welcome up to 15 minutes before
This is an indoor session with doors and windows open and chairs spaced out. If we go over 35 people this will be split into two sessions to help us maintain social distancing. You'll be notified well in advance.
Covid Safety
For indoor sessions... please sanitise your hands on the way in and wear a face mask until you're sat in your seat. Once you're sat down you can remove your mask if you want. The seats will be spaced out and no matter what the weather, doors and windows will be open, so please bring warm clothes if necessary.
For outdoor sessions... No need to wear a mask but please bring one anyway, just in case we have to move indoors. The most important thing to remember outdoors is to please continue to give others plenty of space. If you know someone well and want to be closer that's fine if you've agreed to it, but as a general rule give everyone distance if you're unsure. Especially if they're sat in their seat.
If you're unvaccinated...
From our survey results we know almost everyone in choir is double vaccinated. However, if you've chosen not to get the vaccine please just be extra considerate as some people will be nervous about this. Please consider wearing a mask throughout the session if indoors... and/or please keep extra distance and sit on the edge of your section (e.g. Mezzos) rather than in the middle, to help give others more space. Over time this will hopefully get easier for everyone, but we do have vulnerable members of choir so I'd ask you to just be extra extra careful for them. Thank you. Paul xx
Songs we're currently singing in choir...
The songs highlighted red are new songs since lockdown, so if you're returning to choir having missed zoom you may want to have a listen to them! Just click on the title and it'll take you to their page!
Ave Maria
Beyond The Rainbow' End
Blame It On Me
Bring Him Home
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Get Lucky
God Only Knows
Lean On Me
Only You
You'll Never Walk Alone