Conductor Janet Bran in front of the members of Les Chansonelles who claimed silver medals at the World Choir Games. (Picture by Adrian Miller, 0606241)
LES CHANSONELLES are coming home with a silver medal after competing in the World Choir Games. The ladies competed in two rounds of popular and sacred music in the choral equivalent of the Olympic Games in Graz, Austria.
The group is the only choir from the Channel Islands ever to have competed in the event. Out of 47 groups in the popular music section, the ladies’ choir was placed 11th and will hold this ranking throughout the world. Spokeswoman and choir member Fiona Malley said: ‘It’s a very special achievement for such a small choir to get this far.’
After singing its way to a gold diploma in popular music, the choir went through to the next stage, where it won silver. ‘It’s phenomenal, as the competition is so massive. We certainly enjoyed ourselves,’ said Miss Malley.
There are 16 voices in Les Chansonelles and the women travelled to different performance venues throughout the week.
Miss Malley said that the days were very long with all the travelling but the adrenaline and excitement overcame their tiredness.
The choir was one of 449 performing at the Games which included over 2,000 singers from all over the world.
The Guernsey women sang a Billy Joel number and the Queen classic Somebody To Love.
They also won a silver diploma for the sacred music class, but did not go any further.
Article posted on 15th July, 2008 - 2.29pm
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The girls did a fantastic job of promoting the island in Graz competing with some of the best choirs in the world. They should all be VERY proud of themselves.