Who is Shannon Express?
Shannon Express Male Voice Chorus is one of the eastern region’s leading male a cappella chorus groups, based in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.
We meet on Thursdays, from 19:30, at Stratton Upper School, Biggleswade.
Our MD is Ryan Meekings, a music teacher by day and our capable leader and coach by night.
After first warming up our bodies and our voices we rehearse our varied repertoire.
Barbershop singers learn one of four voice parts and sing these without music when performing. We have sheet music of course, but many men learn by listening to our teach tracks until their part is embedded.
As a Barbershop inspired male voice choir we love to entertain and our repertoire covers a diverse selection of popular music including songs from musicals and modern classics.
Some of us like to sing in a quartet too!
The Chorus belongs to BABS, an umbrella organisation for the UK.
https://www.singbarbershop.com/
Each year we practise hard for a competition at the end of May.
This is known as our ,'Convention.'
We also enjoy a social time singing together in a large venue.
Last year May 23, we were at the Bournemouth International Centre.
Next year May 24 we will be at the Convention centre in Harrogate.
Celebrating 45 Years!!
Above you can see a photograph of Shannon's first singout when they sang at the leaving party of a retiring headmaster under the direction of the inimitable Ian Russell, founder of the chorus.
Singing is great for both our physical and mental wellbeing. Just about anyone can sing and at Shannon we provide great support whether you already have singing experience or are just starting down the musical road. Why not pop in to the school hear us sing? You'll be warmly welcomed and if you are comfortable can immediately join us on the risers (the portable staging we sing on).
It won't cost you anything to have a go and, in these challenging times, you will get great enjoyment from it.
Singing at the stables, Wimpole Hall . Wooly hats and scarves. Festive outdoor cheer. more
Want Shannon Express to sing at your next function?
Why not hire Shannon Express to entertain at your next event? We can perform at corporate functions, charity events, community Entertainment events, birthday parties, christmas parties, awards nights, weddings, engagements, anniversaries, engagements, and even funerals and memorial services.
