Animato Children's choir is based at Leigh Church and started as part of the parish's work with the Calling Young Disciples programme.
Recently, members of Animato Children’s Choir made their leaders and supporting family members incredibly proud when they took part in the Worcester Competitive Arts Festival at the Royal Grammar School.
The group of enthusiastic young singers impressed the audience by performing John Rutter’s The Lord Bless You and Keep You and Lin Marsh’s arrangement of Zip-a-dee-doo-dah. The feedback from the judges was very encouraging, with particular praise for clear diction, watching the conductor to stay together, and remaining focused, engaged and energetic throughout the performance. It was a great experience for the children, and it was inspiring to watch other choirs perform too.
Led by Claire Daffern, Jennie Bond and Rachel Gasper, Animato meets in Leigh Church every Thursday, 5-6pm, during term time. It was started in 2018 and has gone from strength to strength. It is a fun, inclusive group, aimed at primary school aged children. New members are always welcome, and a broad range of repertoire is covered – from choral classics to musical numbers and folk songs to popular hits. The group frequently perform in Leigh Church and have become a regular feature at the Alfrick and Lulsley Show.
