The Sonatinas Choir rehearsing at Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil in Glanmire, Cork. Picture Dan LinehanMeet all the singing ladies of Glanmire...“EVERYBODY’S got a voice in the choir — they sing out loud and they sing out strong — delighted with being part of a meaningful social group.”This 60-strong group of ladies are part of The Sonatinas Choir, based in Glanmire. When someone asked if there was any choir, Rachel O’ Brien, of the Sonatina Music Academy, sent me a message and I tagged people. Choir master Rachel O’Brien with Mary O’Sullivan and Mairead Falvey and the Sonatinas Choir rehearsing at Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil in Glanmire, Cork. “When we started in Glounthaune Community Centre, word started spreading.”The majority of choir members are in the Sonatinas choir since day one.

Source: Evening echo November 29, 2018 14:37 UTC