Singing

Virtual Children's Choir
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Singing Challenge summer 2020

Virtual Children's Choir

Mondays 4.30-5.30pm

Starting on Monday 5 October 2020

For 7-11 years olds who live or attend school in Tower Hamlets

Join us online on Mondays after school for our new Virtual Choir. Each session will take place using free online video software Zoom and include:

Fun singing warm-ups
Singing games
Learning new songs

The choir will be led by THAMES singing tutor and choir leader Natalia Kieniewicz

Participation is FREE

What you need to take part:

A quiet space at home where you can sing!
A computer, iPad or smart phone
Internet connection and an email address (parent/carer’s) to download Zoom
Parents/carers will need to complete a safeguarding consent form

Once registered, further instructions will be emailed to you

APPLY HERE

If you have any questions, contact Alison Porter:

020 7364 0431

alison.porter@towerhamlets.gov.uk

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THAMES Summer Singing Challenge!

Thank you to everyone who took part in the THAMES Summer Singing Challenge!

During these challenging times, when we’re physically isolated from friends and relatives, we wanted to bring people together through the joy of singing.

Over the last couple of months, children across Tower Hamlets have been learning four selected songs. The Singing Challenge culminated on Friday 19 June when children were encouraged to sing the songs from wherever they were – whether they were at school or at home – united with other children across the borough.

The four selected songs were particularly resonant to the current times: Vera Lynn’s We’ll Meet Again has gained newfound meaning during the pandemic and this year’s VE Day celebrations; Over the Rainbow, has become a powerful message of hope and gratitude; Happy contributed a bit of fun and positivity; and we finished off with Bring me Sunshine, the anthem for Make Music Day – an international celebration of music that took place on 21 June – connecting us with people all over the world.

We were delighted to receive photos of children singing the songs at school with their classmates, and at home via virtual assemblies, some even with costumes and props!

Thank you to everyone who participated. We hope you enjoyed singing the songs.