The Wonderyears Choir
Based in Virginia Water,
.
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SOUNTHERN COUNTIES RADIO.
Based
on an idea from a Channel 4 documentary about the US Choir, Young@Heart,
Virginia
Water resident, Dave Thomas, formed the Wonderyears Choir in October 2007.
The
Wonderyears Choir, backed by the Wonderyears Band, is made up of local
senior
citizens who belt out classic rock numbers as well as more poignant
recent
ballads from groups such as Coldplay.
Dave
says “Members of the choir have found a new lease of life
and
their performances are both inspirational and moving."
“There
are plenty of other choirs that sing traditional music
– I
believe that this choir is unique in
The
Wonderyears Choir’s first full public performance in May 2008 was a sell-out
with
the Choir receiving a standing ovation at the end of the performance.
From
then onwards the Wonderyears have been in regular demand and have raised
thousands
of pounds for charities. The Choir has also appeared on BBC local radio.
The
Wonderyears Choir rehearse at
There is currently a long waiting list for
ladies, but Dave is keen to hear
from male senior citizens who enjoy rock
and pop music and having fun.
For further details please contact Dave
on 01344 842530
or email him at dave@wonderyearschoir.info
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