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Interview AMeezingkoor Blixembosch – Anita Wijman
What does the sing-along choir do?
- It’s more of a social club than a choir. It’s really like singing along with the music and text played on a large screen.
What do you need to be able to do to become a member?
- Enthusiasm is the most important thing, we do not do auditions or voice tests in advance. Everyone can participate. We don’t have a conductor who tells you what to do. It’s all about having fun singing together.
What happens if you sing out of tune or out of time?
- That certainly happens sometimes. We all accept that, no problem.
What music does the choir sing?
- A very varied repertoire of pop music. Often English-language pop music from the sixties, seventies and eighties. But also contemporary music.
Is there any form of guidance?
- Someone organizes the music. Another keeps track of the finances. And I coordinate the well-being of the club.
How are the songs chosen?
- Very democratic. Anyone can submit songs. The members vote and if more than three-quarters approve, the song is added to the repertoire
What is the average age of the choir?
- Average age is around 60 years.
What is the distribution between men and women?
- There are fifteen women members and five men. That is why we now have a membership freeze for women. Men are welcome!
When are the singing evenings?
- These are every Monday evening outside school holidays between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, two blocks of approximately 45 minutes. We chat during the break
Does the choir also want to perform?
- That’s not ambition. The non-binding character is precisely our strength.
How does the choir maintain a good mood?
- This happens naturally through enthusiasm, singing pleasure and humor
What do you hope to achieve with the choir in the future, what is your wish for this?
- Keep the choir as it is now. A few extra men would be nice. This also offers more possibilities in terms of polyphonic singing.
More information: Anita Wijman anita562910@gmail.com
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