One Voice
One Voice is a mixed A’cappella Harmony group that evolved from Singing for the Terrified.
The phrase "a cappella" is Italian in origin, as are most musical terms. Literally it translates to "in the style of the chapel", which does not mean "unaccompanied". It refers to choral music without separate instrumental accompaniment. Instruments may be used to double the vocal parts, e.g. using an electric bass to strengthen the vocal bass line, and the piece is still a cappella.
In light of this, an "a cappella group" is one that sings a cappella music, with or without instrumental doubling. We do not use any musical instruments and rely purely on the beauty of the human voice to produce our wonderful harmonies.
In the main our songs fall under the wide umbrella of World Music and so our repertoire is extremely diverse and includes some original material written and arranged by Chris Hoskins our Musical Director.
One Voice was only formed in 2007 but we having been developing as a group since 2006 and although we began with only six people we now have close to fifty in our group as we embark on our second concert. Please see dates for your diary. Each person has made a tremendous commitment to the group purely for the love of singing, but more than that though I believe we support one another as a group and also have a great time!!
Singing in the forthcoming concert isn’t compulsory, but everyone has chosen to sing with us!! It’s a group effort, so that’s wonderful!
If you’d like to come and join us, then please DO get in touch!!! NO experience needed, NO need to be able to read music as all songs are taught by ear and EVERYONE is welcome! EVERYONE. We look forward to welcoming YOU.
Malaika
Traditional song Malaika in Swahili Sung here by Cyprian Onderi at Earlsdon Methodist Church Hall March 2008
The recordings below were taken at one of our regular rehearsals. They're a taster of what you can hear in live performance! Check Dates for your Diary for details of their next performance!
Sentimental Journey
Written by Bud Green, Les Brown and Ben Homer, arrangement by Chris Hoskin
Soyilwela
A Traditional song from South Africa