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Sempre Amabile
About Sempre
Sempre Amabile is a women's concert and competition choir, born from an Amabile Alumni get together in December 2018. It had its first formal rehearsal in January and by March 2019 had won both classes it entered at Carlisle Music Festival.
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During the pandemic we continued online, supporting one another through the challenges that time presented. One of the lovely things we did was record two beautiful songs which you can see on our page.
We offer a home to singers who enjoy a musical challenge. Musical literacy is a real help in being a member of Amabile. Rehearsal tracks are provided to aid personal practice time.
Our director, Charlotte Jackson, is a classically trained singer and as such she leads us technically and musically in an open, welcoming and supportive atmosphere where we find joy through singing with excellence. We love expressing words through music from a variety of periods and genres - from madrigals to musicals - and in a variety of languages. As communication is paramount we mainly sing from memory. Each voice is important and together we create the most beautiful, rich choral sound.
How to join
We welcome new members. If you are interested in joining, please come along to a rehearsal to sing with us and take the opportunity to chat with members. If you feel Sempre is for you, there will be an informal audition with Charlotte who will answer any questions you may have.
In order that you can be welcomed properly, please contact Charlotte to let her know of your intention to attend a rehearsal by email or phone:
charlottejacksonuk@yahoo.co.uk
07990797479
Rehearsals
We appreciate our members have busy lives and differing schedules so we provide a number of different membership options. You can choose to attend weekly, monthly or all rehearsals and pay accordingly.
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Monthly: Sunday: 2-5pm, St Thomas’ Church, Crosscrake, Kendal LA8 0AB
Weekly: Wednesdays: 7-9pm, The Eddington, Kendal LA9 4HE
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On top of these options we encourage a once a term Sunday rehearsal from 10am-4pm where all members meet together to hone pieces musically and to work in detail on any positioning or movement. These rehearsals also provide the time for experts to coach us in particular musical or vocal styles. Recently we have had coaching from Emma Trow, a specialist in pop and musical theatre technique and movement guidance from our former member, Emily Baxter.
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For rehearsal dates, and upcoming concerts, please visit our Rehearsals page.
Membership Fees
Weekly rehearsals only: £43 per month
Monthly rehearsals only: £15 per month
Weekly and monthly rehearsals: £53 per month
All day Sunday rehearsal: £10
Charlotte Jackson
Sempre Amabile Musical Director
Charlotte Jackson, a singer and choral educator, began her career in the Cantamus girls' choir and later studied at prestigious institutions. She founded the successful Amabile Girls' Choir in 1996 and has directed various choirs, including the National Youth Choir of Scotland. Charlotte is currently involved in teaching and serves as President and choral consultant for Amabile. She has also participated in solo performances and workshops, showcasing her talent in choral music.

Join Sempre Amabile
Please get in touch if you'd like to join, or if you'd like to know more about our choirs.