The joy of singing together and being with friends and creating new musical memories is still with me this morning after a very successful singing day on Saturday. Of course I have done them before, but there was something rather special about this event.
It was the first time that many had sung in 20 months, the first time that people had sung together following one of the most challenging periods of our time. Choirs were silenced in March 2020, but as the new term starts in schools and universities, so too do our choirs.
Having so many in the same room and singing together was at times quite emotional as well as joyful. Some had not seen each other for at least 5 years and it was like we had never been apart.
Karl Jenkins, The Armed Man has become a very special piece for many that sang together on Saturday and this occasion was no less so. It was of course 9/11 – twenty years on, but it also stirred memories of where many of us had performed this piece before and we were able to share those.
But, it was extra special to be able to raise money for Fairfield School; someone described it as giving them a warm feeling and of a place where you knew it made a difference to young peoples lives…and indeed it does!
Thank you to everyone who supported me throughout the day, to all those who attended and helped to make a difference.
You can still contribute by making a donation (minimum £5) to receive a pdf email of ‘The Corona Writings’. Chronicles and blogs that cover 18 months without live singing and how my choirs remained connected. If you would like a copy, please email thecoronawritings@gmail.com
Thank You!
Steven Roberts Blog 
The singing day was a moment in time for me too.
The first was singing The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins and the memories it evoked. Personally for me it was the first time I had sung it since David died 6 years ago. When the bass part was rehearsed I could still hear him but only in my heart.
Secondly, it was meeting up with old friends from Sing Live. We talked and memories came flying back to us, the best concerts, the fun filled rehearsals, the people who are not with us any more but above it all we all agreed they were the best of times! Thank you.
Thirdly, hopefully this will be the start of more singing days to come. I have not found another choir that touches my heart like Sing Live did for all the above reasons together with the standard expected of us which we met. I think the only answer would be to open another choir in the middle to the north of England but I am of the belief that this won’t happen.
Finally, thank you to all concerned and I am so pleased we were able to support you and Fairfield school.
Your enthusiasm and love of music is passed on to others, what a wonderful skill to possess, and you use it well.
Thank you.