WITH 65 years spanning the oldest to youngest members and with a staggering array of singing and musical talent, local choral group, Caritas, certainly cannot be described as predictable or dull.

In fact the group, which has only been in existence for just over six months, wears its diversity as a badge of honour that ensures they can provide a wide repertoire of music and song.

That variety, along with their undoubted talent will be heard on BBC Radio Ulster and the John Anderson ‘Sing Out’ in the near future.

Having caught the ear of the BBC show, which showcases musical talent right across Northern Ireland, Caritas made their recording for the programme just last week at St Michael’s College. The show will be broadcast either this Sunday (May 31) or the following Sunday (June 6) at 6.30pm. One member of the choral group who perfectly encapsulates the enthusiasm and freshness of the group is Imelda Meehan who is ‘loving’ her time in a choir.

“No musical be and this is the first choir that I have been. I didn’t think I could sing at all. I knew Helen from school and she convinced me to try it and since I have she has convinced me that I can sing.” Imelda is referring to Helen Hamill, the Choral director who has been the driving force behind Caritas. Imelda explains how Helen provides individual CD’s for people to take home and practice and how ‘everything is done to make sure we are as good as we can be.’ “It has been a steep learning curve and there is a lot of hard work involved but it is very very enjoyable. I really love it so much. The atmosphere is great. We all have fun but we also work very hard as well and when everything comes together it really does sound beautiful. I absolutely love being part of this choir,” Imelda concluded.

Caritas was born from a desire of some friends to sing and perform together at Christmas but it has morphed into something much more than that. Now the group is 40 plus strong and contains many strings to its musical bow. With the ability to play traditional Irish music, brass and string along with spectacular solo singers as well as a group choir that can perform a variety of different song genres. Caritas certainly has something for everyone.

The group are delighted to perform for charity to raise money and that desire was important when they were deciding upon a name. Caritas is a latin word meaning ‘Love for all’ and that is a strong message that the group want to get across.

Speaking about the strides that the group has made in just six months Choral Director, Helen Hamill expressed her ‘delight’ and how much progress has been made.

“This a group of people with a real love for making music. There is an attitude and atmosphere within the group which does reflect its name. It is a group that very much wants to entertain people in any context or venue within the community.” To find out more about Caritas log onto their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/enniskillenchamberchoir WITH 65 years spanning the oldest to youngest members and with a staggering array of singing and musical talent, local choral group, Caritas, certainly cannot be described as predictable or dull.

In fact the group, which has only been in existence for just over six months, wears its diversity as a badge of honour that ensures they can provide a wide repertoire of music and song.

That variety, along with their undoubted talent will be heard on BBC Radio Ulster and the John Anderson ‘Sing Out’ in the near future.

Having caught the ear of the BBC show, which showcases musical talent right across Northern Ireland, Caritas made their recording for the programme just last week at St Michael’s College. The show will be broadcast either this Sunday (May 31) or the following Sunday (June 6) at 6.30pm. One member of the choral group who perfectly encapsulates the enthusiasm and freshness of the group is Imelda Meehan who is ‘loving’ her time in a choir.

“No musical be and this is the first choir that I have been. I didn’t think I could sing at all. I knew Helen from school and she convinced me to try it and since I have she has convinced me that I can sing.” Imelda is referring to Helen Hamill, the Choral director who has been the driving force behind Caritas. Imelda explains how Helen provides individual CD’s for people to take home and practice and how ‘everything is done to make sure we are as good as we can be.’ “It has been a steep learning curve and there is a lot of hard work involved but it is very very enjoyable. I really love it so much. The atmosphere is great. We all have fun but we also work very hard as well and when everything comes together it really does sound beautiful. I absolutely love being part of this choir,” Imelda concluded.

Caritas was born from a desire of some friends to sing and perform together at Christmas but it has morphed into something much more than that. Now the group is 40 plus strong and contains many strings to its musical bow. With the ability to play traditional Irish music, brass and string along with spectacular solo singers as well as a group choir that can perform a variety of different song genres. Caritas certainly has something for everyone.

The group are delighted to perform for charity to raise money and that desire was important when they were deciding upon a name. Caritas is a latin word meaning ‘Love for all’ and that is a strong message that the group want to get across.

Speaking about the strides that the group has made in just six months Choral Director, Helen Hamill expressed her ‘delight’ and how much progress has been made.

“This a group of people with a real love for making music. There is an attitude and atmosphere within the group which does reflect its name. It is a group that very much wants to entertain people in any context or venue within the community.” To find out more about Caritas log onto their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/enniskillenchamberchoir