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December 11 Sonrisas Harmony Christmas concert in Los Alcázares
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Sonrisas Harmony A Cappella Chorus will be giving a concert at the Centro Cultural Las Claras located on Calle Helena, Los Alcázares on Wednesday December 11 that is not to be missed.With songs from the stage and screen, Sonrisas Harmony Musical Director, Valerie Lynch, is ready to guide attendees to a rainforest, with a magical performance of the hit song Circle of Life, which received rapturous applause at their recent concert in the courtyard of the famous Encarnación Hotel.
The concert will also include Sonrisas Harmony's new Christmas Repertoire with songs in many different languages.
Sonrisas Harmony have now grown to 46 members, which is believed to be the largest female A Cappella Chorus in Spain, including singers from 14 different countries around the world.
Sonrisas always like to support local charities and for the coming year they have chosen as their dedicated cause AFACMUR, which is a charity that supports children from the age of 0-18 who are diagnosed with cancer.
The Region of Murcia records an average of 64 cases of new diagnosis of childhood cancer per year, and Sonrisas have committed to devoting any additional funds they raise between September 2024 and September 2025, once all expenses are paid, to AFACMUR to help combat child cancer.
Sonrisas concerts are always sold out, so to be sure of your seat at this very special concert on December 11 you are advised to get your tickets early!
The show starts at 4pm and it costs 5 euros per person.
For tickets, you can contact them via email at sonrisasharmony@outlook.com or by sending a private message to their Facebook page Sonrisas Harmony A Cappella Chorus.
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Introducing Sonrisas Harmony, the new A cappella Chorus on the coast of the Murcian Region; this all-ladies group are based in the Los Alcázares area.
Sonrisas Harmony formed in September 2022 with fifteen ladies who loved to sing and have the support of each other with the social side of the friendships they have formed. Since that time, the Chorus has grown to over 30 members, with nationalities from all over the world. The Musical Director Valerie Lynch is from the USA and comes to Sonrisas with a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Valerie graduated from the Crane School of Music in New York with a Bachelors Degree in Vocal Performance and Music Education, going on to receive a Masters Degree from The University of Texas. She has been a vocal coach and adjudicator in a variety of music genres. Having toured for over 20 years singing as a guest artist with various symphony and chamber orchestras across the USA, Valerie also worked with renowned instrumentalist for many years. Now settled here in Spain, she smiles when she comments that she is the proud MD of Sonrisas Harmony.
The music that Sonrisas Harmony perform is contemporary, four-part harmony A cappella. That might sound a bit of a mouthful to those who have not sung in a chorus before, so to explain, it is singing without the accompaniment of instruments, in four parts: lead, baritone, bass and tenor. The music is modern as well as some classic songs.
In April 2023, Sonrisas Harmony were asked to be in the opening show of one of the biggest A cappella contests in Europe. The spokesperson for the Chorus commented that “it was a great honour to be asked to perform at the Spanish Barbershop Convention 2023, it was the first time a non-barbershop chorus had taken part as far as we know”.
Last Christmas, Sonrisas Harmony sang at various venues around Los Alcázares and San Javier areas, so if you get the chance to attend one of their performances arrive early as it has mostly been standing room only with packed-out audiences!
The ladies rehearse every Wednesday from 10.30am to 1.30pm at Las Claras Centre in Los Alcázares.
There is no previous singing knowledge required and you are never asked to sing alone. All that is required is that you like to sing and have fun, as there is also a social side to Sonrisas Harmony where the ladies have social afternoons or away days.
If you would like to know more, you can contact:
- Lynda on mobile or WhatsApp +34 672 192 222
- Facebook: Sonrisas Harmony A Cappella
- Website: https://sonrisasharmony.es
- Email: sonrisasharmony@outlook.com
