Llangollen Int Musical Eisteddfod 2010 - Soul Sounds Academy Choir

Soul Sounds Academy Choir
When and why was your group formed?
The main group was formed in 2004, as a result of a common passion for singing by young female singers. This group is a result of a group of young girls and boys, who were as passionate as the senior members of the group, and wanted to sing for the love of music
How often and where do you rehearse?
At the Institute of Western Music and Speech, Colombo, Sri Lanka
How many times does your group perform every year?
0 - 5
Have you performed in any other festivals and competitions in your own country?
The senior group Soul Sounds, is internationally famous, having also performed and been placed 1st Runners Up, at the Llangollen International Eistedfodd in Wales in 2004. This group is relatively young, and while they have sung for many a local performances, this is the first competition abroad.
Have you performed in any other festivals and competitions in countries other than your own?
Again, the senior group, Soul Sounds - yes, Wales 2004, Also performed in India, China, Australia, Kuwait, Austria, France and England.
What is the name of your conductor/leader?
Music Director, Soundarie David Rodrigo, Conductor
Give us a short biography of your conductor/leader
Our Music Director is well known Musician,and accomplished pianist Soundarie David, our conductor, is a senior member of the main choir Soul Sounds, and is also a soprano, having being placed first runner up, in the Solo category in Wales, also in 2004, our accompanist is also our Music Director mentioed above, also accompanying will be our drummer and keyboardist.
Do you have any interesting stories you wish to share?
Quite a few... will fill in later!!
What years have you been to Llangollen before?
2004
What do you hope to achieve at Llangollen?
First of all, a great musical and choral experience, in addition to which, if possible at all, an award...
What are the group's future plans and ambitions?
To continue singing and be Sri Lanka's musical ambassodors.
What is your website's address?
www.soulsounds.org

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[randave1]

Awesome

[thimilaka]

Tremendous effort Choir !!! I admire every second of it. There are mild mistakes that anyone knows about the hard work it takes to build a choir, will choose to ignore ;) - Best wishes from Thimo.

[Chamilamusic]

really nice good work guys.. !!

[goonewj]

Awesome and breath taking !! Proud to be Sri Lankan. Go Girls!!

[gud4nuthn]

Awesome! well done!



[ranhony]

wow great performance! goosebumps.

did you guys win?

[mommaboy011]

YES!! LION KING MEDLEY!!!

[sephamt]

the song is "DIANA ROSS - HE LIVES IN YOU".

[montamiaz]

Thankk You! Thank You!!

[makoykoy5]

very refreshing. :) great performance