La Nova Singers were delighted to be invited by Francis Faux, director of LUCIS choir from Bath, as guest performers in their November concert, which was held in St Mary's Church, Bathwick on 1st November 2025.

This was a wonderful opportunity to invite the soprano and alto singers of LUCIS to join La Nova Singers in two numbers, 'Here in my Heart' by Sarah Quarterl and 'Where the Gentle Avon flows' by Ronald Binge.

La Nova Singers were also invited to sing with LUCIS in the opening song 'Sing Gently' by Eric Whitacre, conducted by Michelle Nova and accompanied by La Nova Singers pianist Simon Gilliver.  La Nova Singers also joined LUCIS to perform Benjamin Britten's 'Rejoice in the Lamb', with the treble solo being sung by Josephine Heckles, a soloist from La Nova Singers.

The concert also included songs sets performed by La Nova Singers and LUCIS before joining again as one choir for the final piece, 'The Ground' by Ola Gjeilo.

A couple of short clips taken from the concert are below 'Sing Gently' and 'Here in my Heart'.

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La Nova Siingers are looking for 4 singers to join us as a member of the ensemble. We are having an open rehearsal on Tuesday July 14th 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Iford Baptist Church, Old Bridge Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5RG.

The informal rehearsal is an opportunity for those interested to see how we work, what is expected, hear a small part of our repertoire, and for us to meet you. You will also be singing vocal technical warm ups and some music.

Requirements:

Experienced singers, can read music, be committed, confident and prepared to learn vocal technique.

Especially altos and 2nd sopranos welcome as well as 1st sopranos.

Please contact me if you would like to come as there are limited spaces and if you would like more information.