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Amateur choir celebrates 10th birthday with performances across New York City
Overview
Ninety-eight members of the 'Somewhere 2 Sing' amateur choir travelled to New York City to celebrate their 10th anniversary, performing at landmarks including the Empire State Building, One World Observatory, and the Intrepid Museum. Founded in 2016 by Duncan Rutherford, the choir has expanded to 1,000 members across 18 locations in Bedfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Suffolk. The four-day trip included a flash mob at Gatwick Airport and a surprise performance at Ellen's Stardust Diner, as well as a chance reunion between two members who were former college roommates in 1979.
Key points
- Ninety-eight members of the Somewhere 2 Sing choir travelled to New York City for their 10th birthday celebrations.
- Performances were held at the Empire State Building, One World Observatory, and the Intrepid Museum.
- The trip began with a flash mob performance of Diana Ross's Ain't No Mountain High Enough at Gatwick Airport.
- The choir has grown from two small groups in 2016 to 1,000 members across 18 locations.
- Two choir members experienced a surprise reunion on the Empire State Building observation deck after having been college hall neighbours in 1979.
- The 10th-anniversary celebrations will conclude with a Christmas Spectacular concert featuring 620 members at Central Hall Westminster.