The first time I sang in the church choir; two hundred people changed their religion.
I began with dance, doing ballet at 3, then tap, jazz, modern. Then I sang in church choirs, learned how to play clarinet and drums, sang with rock bands and only then did I get into musical theatre.
The singing of hymns and the rendition of selections from the great sacred oratorios by ward choirs all enhance the spirit of worship.
I used to sing in the church choir. People would say it was unusual for such a small girl to have such a big voice. They would say, 'She sounds like she's grown. '
I was never interested in singing in the church or school. I was more interested in becoming a musician.
It is my belief that everything you need to know about the world can be learned in a church choir.
When I was growing up, I'd be in the choir. My mum was the organist in the church, so I'd sing in the church.
My mother was truly my saving grace, because she would take me to church with her. I would see my mother smiling in the choir, and I wanted to know this God that made her so happy. If I had not had that faith in my life, I don't know where I would be right now.
I was in a church choir early on and that really helped me musically in terms of chops, learning how to sing harmonies.
The choir always tittered and whispered all through the service. There was once a church choir that was not ill-bred, but I have forgotten where it was.
I only sing in my church choir. Except the other night, I stole the show at karaoke night.
