Actually Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC) appoint Samuel Cousins as their as their new Musical Director, to lead them into an exciting new decade, with his choral experience and boundless enthusiasm.
After a recruitment process involving the complete Chorus, everyone is very excited about the appointment and eager to start singing together again, following a short break after their successful tenth anniversary show in May.
Samuel is no stranger to AGMC having joined the Chorus earlier this year, primarily to sing but was always keen to be involved with the musical team.
He brings a wealth of both musical and performing arts experience to the position, after he previously formed, built up and was MD for a 125 strong choir at University of Winchester, he was also MD for Brentwood Operatic society, worked as a vocal tutor, as well as starting the University of Winchester Chamber Orchestra.
With past productions including Guys and Dolls and Jekyll and Hyde under his belt and having arranged for exciting and eclectic musical tastes, Samuel is the perfect fit for AGMC.
A spokesperson for the AGMC, said: “The Chorus is looking forward to embracing the changes that come with a new MD but the fun, high quality music and essentially the essence of Actually will remain, as will the breadth and challenge that the Chorus and audiences love.”
After accepting the appointment, Samuel said: “I am thrilled to be offered this exciting opportunity to work as Musical Director of AGMC and look forward sharing my unresting passion for music with the Chorus, both in regular productions and within the wider LGBT community.”
At a rehearsal this week, Chorus co-founder and Musical Director for the past decade, Jason Pimblett presented his successor with his conductor’s baton, saying: “The Chorus have made an excellent choice with Samuel, I will certainly be in the audience supporting them in the future and wish Samuel every success.”
With the new term starting on Thursday July 7, AGMC are now working towards shows for Halloween and Christmas (dates to be announced) and looking forward to performing at the World Aids Day concert in December.
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