Following the cancellation of our Spring Fling earlier this month, we can confirm that face to face rehearsals are cancelled until further notice. We are investigating ways of using technology to allow us to practise our art - watch this space for further details!
We are sad to announce that after 27 years of directing Lace City Chorus Glenn Chaney has stepped down to pursue new adventures.
Glenn set up the chorus in 1992 and has been an inspirational leader. We want to thank him for his dedicated service, love for barbershop and passion for beautiful music which has developed and grown the chorus over the years.
We’re sad to say farewell to Glenn but are continuing to meet each week to do what we do best – sing in harmony!
Our musical team are doing an excellent job of steering us through the next few months as we appoint a new director.
A beautiful sunny day today at The Church of St Mary the Virgin, High Pavement, Nottingham which is a beautful church in the centre of Nottingham. The Bride and Groom looked amazing and there wasn't a dry eye in the house. It was our honour sing to them and the congregation as they walked back down the aisle as they began their journey as Husband and Wife.
Many congratulations to Hannah & Joe from The Lace City Chorus
If you would be interested in a select number from Lace City Chorus joining you on your special day to sing as part of your service, please get in touch.
Lace City were invited to return once again to 'Sing Out' at the Upton Town Fete on Saturday 17th August. This is a wonderful village event held in true community spirit. The Museum of Timekeeping once again hosted the event in the grounds of historic Upton Hall, a magnificent grade 2* listed building. Local craft stalls, home made cakes and a wonderful welcome, along with the sound of Lace City awaited anyone who attended. We were so pleased to be invited and as you will see from the photograph the day was a great success!
If you would be interested in booking Lace City for your event and would like to consider the full chorus or a smaller group such as this please get a in touch.
Lace City welcomes to talent and support of Nicky Salt in a coaching event. As you can see, there were smiles all around as we produced that great Lace City sound!
What a winning combination!
On 22nd July, Lace City took part in an event that helped raise money for The Nottingham Multiple Sclerosis Committee. A very worthy cause! Thank you to Penny Lynm Rose for inviting us.
The Nottingham Park Garden Trail is held every two years and brings together a community of gardeners, who, for one afternoon only, welcome the public into their gardens to view hidden parts of The Park not usually seen. The Park Estate was built mainly throughout the Victorian era and is a unique location - close to Nottingham City Centre but completely separated by its landscape and architecture.
Lace City Ladies reaching for the stars in St Louis, USA.
We are a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, based in Nottinghamshire, UK. We have won gold in the Region 31 (U.K., Ireland and Netherlands championship) six times. We won our 7th Gold in May 2017 and in October 2018 travelled to St Louis, USA to represent Region 31 at the international competition! We shared the stage with amazing ladies from across the world and are delighted to be 16th in the world!
Ordinary Women acheiving Extraordinary things Together!
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Celebrations all round as the chorus celebrate winning gold at the Sweet Adelines Region 31 competition in Newcastle.
Glenn Chaney, Director of Lace City Chorus, is delighted that the chorus will now compete in the world championship in St Louis in Missouri.
He said: “I couldn't be more proud of the chorus, not only for the championship winning performance but also for the way every singer committed to the preparation. It is a huge privilege to direct this amazing group of fabulous women.”
At the national championship, the women performed ‘I have dreamed’ from hit musical The King and I and jazz hit ‘I Got Rhythm’ composed by George Gershwin which incorporated colourful choreography including director Glenn being dragged across the floor.
On Saturday 11th March we were thrilled to be part of the very first National Signing Choir Competition.
This wasn’t our first experience of signing musicians. Last October we organised a concert with local music groups and one of our guest acts was Radcliffe Community Signing Choir. The finale of the evening was to be Elbow’s One Day Like This and all of our guests would join in. In the weeks leading up to the concert we rehearsed with the choir and learnt the signs for the chorus of One Day Like This. It was more challenging than learning choreography! As we watched the signing choir perform that night we were in awe of the emotion and feeling that went into each song.
Lace City Chorus is a charity registered in England
Registered Charity Number 1162618
