Sounding it Out are a mixed SATB choir with four strong sections and around forty members. A diverse and sociable bunch, they attract members from Bath, Bristol, Bradford on Avon, Warminster and Westbury – as well as Trowbridge of course! They sing a huge variety of songs: pop, folk, gospel, and roots, from Britain and beyond. The main ethos of the choir is that they enjoy singing together.

Repertoire

I believe that one fine day – new song by Ali Burns about the power of love

Treasure – new folk song by Johnny Flynn. Arr. C. Radcliffe

Good news – modern spiritual song by Coco Love Alcorn, arr. C. Radcliffe

Down by the Salley Gardens – Irish Air. Words by W. B. Yeats. Arr. C. Radcliffe

Maja pade – Gujerati folk song by Niru Desai, arr. C. Radcliffe

Linden lea – old English folk song by William Barnes & Ralph Vaughan Williams. Arr. Lester Simpson

Bright morning stars – Traditional American spiritual song. Arr. Linda Morrison

Carrion crow – traditional Nova Scotia folk song, arranged by Gary Ewer. Additional arrangement: C. Radcliffe

Didn’t leave nobody but the babe – traditional American lullaby. Arr. C. Radcliffe

My love is a mountainside – 50s love song by Billy Myles. Arr. C. Radcliffe

California Dreaming – 60s pop song by John and Michelle Phillips.  Arr. Candy Verney

Po atarau – Maori/English leaving song by Maewa Kaihau &  Albert Bokhare Saunders, arr. C. Radcliffe

Though my soul – spiritual round. Words: Sarah Williams, music: Joseph Haydn