About us
La La Choirs began in Lympstone, in September 2008 created Sam Abrahams who missed singing when she moved to the village in 2007 from the south east. Having previously been a semi-pro jazz singer, and after her search for a choir to join came to no avail, she decided to start one of her own.
The first sessions consisted of Sam and just a few friends. There are now four choirs with over 220 members on the books, who meet every week. The music is three or four part harmony, generally modern, pop, jazz, world, soul, motown, funk, rock, hip hop and very occasionally religious. Many are Sam's own arrangements, others more 'off the shelf' - but all have that great combination of fun and familiarity with just a bit of a challenge.
The ethos of the choir is simple: if you like singing and enjoy having a laugh then this choir is for you. Whether it's weekly, monthly or just when you can, you are always welcome. There are no joining fees and you only pay for the sessions you attend.
For those who want to get a bit more involved then public performances are taken seriously although you wouldn't necessarily know it from the amount of fun they have in preparing for it. The complex harmonies appear effortless in their performance, it's a pleasure not only to listen but also to watch as the members are clearly enjoying themselves just as much as the audience. A great evening's entertainment.
So if you are thinking about joining then ask yourself just two questions. Do you love to sing and do you like to have a good laugh? Whether you are second only to Adele or Barbara Streisand or keep your voice hidden behind the shower curtain you will fit right in at La La. There are no auditions but there is a requirement for a sense of humour.
If you are thinking of booking the choir then you can get in touch with Sam via the contacts page or why not pop along to a concert or one of the rehearsal evenings.
Meetings are £4 for 2 hours and are held every:
Monday evening, 7pm at The Methodist Hall, Chapel Road, Lympstone.
Tuesday evening, 7pm at Bowhill Primary School, Buddle Lane, St Thomas, Exeter.
Wednesday evening, 7pm at Brixington Community Church Hall, Churchill Road, Exmouth.
Thursday evening, 7.15pm at Ottery St Mary Primary School, Ottery St Mary
Come along whether its to sing or laugh! You will always be made very welcome.
To see what a typical rehearsal looks like click on the link below.