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Welcome to Solid Harmony Choir Website |
 Solid Harmony is a young people's choir directed by Jane Wheeler. It was set up in April 2002 and has gone from strength to strength. Based in Newham, East London, it has over 40 members aged 10 -25 from schools, colleges and universities across the borough, with a strong senior and alumni membership taking part in NewVIc's Activ8 program. Solid Harmony has 3 choirs who rehearse on Tuesdays; an all comers and beginner group, an advanced group (auditioned) from 6 - 7.30pm and a show choir of young professionals that come together for special projects and events. The choir is renowned for singing a wide range of music, including Gospel, R n' B and Rock, to Folk, World music and Classical. They work with a wide range of vocal leaders, including Paul Watson, Randolph Mathews, Geneta Crooke, Eska Mtungwazi and Jason Yarde, as well as their Musical Director, Jane Wheeler. Solid Harmony encourages members to write and compose for the choir. It has it's own band, including alumni students Diân Gasper (keys) and Samuel Awotayo (drums). Solid Harmony was set up initially with Neighborhood Renewal Fund from Newham Council. For more information go to About us. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 26 August 2011 17:35 |
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JUBILATION! NEW MILLENNIUM FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS |
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In celebration of 25 years of Choral Music Experience and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 5.30 - 7pm, Monday 4 June 2012
Click here to book tickets NOW! |
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Last Updated on Monday, 16 April 2012 20:24 |
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FLASHMOB MANIA! - 17th March 2012 |
 Last Saturday, members from Solid Harmony senior choir appeared at Queen's Market, Upton Park and simply began to sing! Passers by were drawn in and stall holders were amazing, joining in with a dance and a smile. One or two were less welcoming and the choir had to respond respectfully to find spaces to sing and dance that pleased and entertained the surrounding public!
Their confidence began to sing spontaneously in the street after a project funded by Newham's Go For It Grant. They worked with different singing leaders, including Sovra Newman, Paul Watson and Geneta Crook to learn songs that can be sung with no other musical or technical support. The first time the choir tried their hand at a FLASHMOB was on their way to their Christmas party. Several of them could be heard resounding around Stratford Shopping Centre.
Look and listen out for Solid Harmony as their confidence grows! If you see them singing in the street, please come and join in!
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Last Updated on Saturday, 24 March 2012 15:43 |
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Holocaust Memorial Day - 26th January 2012 |
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 Solid Harmony's senior performance choir (SPC) were invited to sing for Holocaust Memorial Day at 8 Northumberland Ave, Trafalgar Sq, London.
The choir created and performed an opening fanfare, "Listen To My Voice (Speak Up, Speak Out)" and closed the ceremony with their own arrangement of "Courage" by Orianthi.
Click here to view the gallery.
"Their voices sound amazing! I got goose bumps! I am overwhelmed to be honest. The Choir got me! Such an incredible event and made perfect by the Choir. A massive thank you please to each individual member who contributed to yesterday"
James Hurst, Acting Director for Speak Up, Speak Out - HMD 2012.
We were all deeply moved by all the presentations, especially the chanting of the Jewish prayer for the departed which was performed by Cantor Jonny Turgel. We'd like to thank the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust for involving us in this poignant reminder that each of us are responsible for speaking up and speaking out against intolerance and injustice in our world. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 05 February 2012 22:47 |
 Solid Harmony had a great 2011, culminating in a Christmas performance at Cafe Ibiza, Canning Town and a Christmas Party at Yobo's, Stratford. We'd like to wish everyone all the very best, peace, love and lots of beautiful music for 2012! |
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Last Updated on Friday, 06 January 2012 20:00 |
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Jack Petchey Awards Winner - December 2011 |
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 Congratulations to our Jack Petchey Young Leaders Awards for their outstanding contribution to the choir. We value the support of the Jack Petchey Foundation to encourage us to be the best we can be! Thank you.
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Last Updated on Friday, 06 January 2012 20:02 |
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