The three day visit, included several performances and the opportunity to visit Miedzychod and local cultural and heritage sights organised by the local community. The highlights of the visit included singing at a choir festival at the Centre for Arts and Culture and an evening performance at the lakeside in Miedzychod.
Wendy Paintsil, organiser of Wrexham Community Choir said “ This was an incredible experience for Wrexham Community Choir. We were treated with the utmost kindness and friendship and were all overwhelmed by the hospitality of our hosts . We are now working towards a return visit by the Lutnia Choir to Wrexham next summer .”
Carol Donaldson, Musical Director of Wrexham Community Choir said “ Our repertoire includes many songs from across the world and we were thrilled to collaborate with the Lutnia Choir. Singing together breaks down all barriers and we had many magical moments sharing our songs”
Wrexham Community Choir is open to new members to come along to join their weekly practices and sing their hearts out at the Methodist Church on Regent Street, Wrexham from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
The choir, formed two years ago, is open to everyone, regardless of age or experience. There is no upper limit to numbers – the more the merrier. There are no auditions, no need to read music and everyone is invited to turn up and join in.
The choir is also beginning new collaborative work with Martin Daws, the Young People’s Laureate for Wales and on 30th September are holding a singing workshop and performance with Northern Harmony, a world renowned a cappella group from Vermont, USA. Everyone is welcome to get involved.
For more information contact Wrexham Community Choir on 01978 290680 or email wendy@wrexhamchoir.co.uk
