Introduction
Background
Purple Cats was formed to provide a platform
for Natural Voice community singing in Sheffield. Created by enthusiasts
who all wanted this type of Choir but couldn’t find one in Sheffield, we
started with a series of 6 workshops beginning in January 2001.
The demand for these workshops was so great
that we were soon full, with many people on a waiting list. Another
4 workshops were arranged and the hunt for a new venue began. Our
aim was to become a weekly Natural Voice choir combining regular
community singing with exciting workshops on different themes.
We wanted a comfortable, accessible venue
suitable for singing. We originally met at the Quaker Meeting House
in the city centre. After Easter 2001 we moved to a superb new venue
at St. Mary’s Church and Community Centre on Bramall Lane.
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