Phoenix win choir of the year heat 2002

Repeating their 2002 success, Phoenix Ladies Harmony Chorus from Potton were delighted to win the Adult Choir competition of the Peterborough heat in BBC Radio 3's Choir of the Year competition on Sunday.

In announcing the winners, the adjudicators remarked that "we can all learn lessons in choir discipline from this choir". Phoenix now wait to hear how they fare in the overall competition – the next singing stage will be in February 2005 at The Lowry in Salford. Phoenix were finalists in Sainsbury's Choir of the Year in 2002 so hope to be singing in February.

This Friday sees Phoenix perform in front of a knowledgeable barbershop audience at the annual BABS Convention at the International Conference Centre in Harrogate. Many of the Chorus will be travelling from Potton just for that engagement – there and back in 12 hours – that's how committed they are!

New members are always welcome at the Tuesday night rehearsals at Potton Lower School, 7.30 for 7.45 pm. All that is required is the ability to sing in tune and have a sense of humour as Phoenix is a fun loving group. Contact Viv on 01767 261520 for further information.