May 7 Sonrisas Harmony free concert in aid of children’s cancer charity
The unbeatable a cappella group will host a very special charity event in Los Alcázares
Join Sonrisas Harmony, the largest a cappella ladies’ chorus in the Region of Murcia, for a heart-warming evening of music, all in support of children battling cancer. The concert will take place on Wednesday May 7 at 7pm in the Salon de Plenos in the Ayuntamiento Los Alcázares.
This special free concert is a fundraiser for AFACMUR, the Children’s Cancer Association based at Arrixaca Hospital in Murcia. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, AFACMUR has been a lifeline for countless families, offering vital support and care for children and young people diagnosed with cancer.
Backed by Cultura Los Alcázares, the event promises uplifting harmonies and brand-new songs from Sonrisas Harmony, who have captured hearts across Spain and beyond since their founding in 2022.
Your presence will help raise awareness and support for children who need it most.
You can access details of Cultura Los Alcazares from their official Facebook page where they promote events within the locality from the Concejalia de Cultura del Ayuntamiento.
Mobile: +34 672 192 222
Introducing Sonrisas Harmony, the new A cappella Chorus on the coast of the Murcian Region; this all-ladies group are based in the Los Alcázares area.
Sonrisas Harmony formed in September 2022 with fifteen ladies who loved to sing and have the support of each other with the social side of the friendships they have formed. Since that time, the Chorus has grown to over 30 members, with nationalities from all over the world. The Musical Director Valerie Lynch is from the USA and comes to Sonrisas with a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Valerie graduated from the Crane School of Music in New York with a Bachelors Degree in Vocal Performance and Music Education, going on to receive a Masters Degree from The University of Texas. She has been a vocal coach and adjudicator in a variety of music genres. Having toured for over 20 years singing as a guest artist with various symphony and chamber orchestras across the USA, Valerie also worked with renowned instrumentalist for many years. Now settled here in Spain, she smiles when she comments that she is the proud MD of Sonrisas Harmony.
The music that Sonrisas Harmony perform is contemporary, four-part harmony A cappella. That might sound a bit of a mouthful to those who have not sung in a chorus before, so to explain, it is singing without the accompaniment of instruments, in four parts: lead, baritone, bass and tenor. The music is modern as well as some classic songs.
In April 2023, Sonrisas Harmony were asked to be in the opening show of one of the biggest A cappella contests in Europe. The spokesperson for the Chorus commented that “it was a great honour to be asked to perform at the Spanish Barbershop Convention 2023, it was the first time a non-barbershop chorus had taken part as far as we know”.
Last Christmas, Sonrisas Harmony sang at various venues around Los Alcázares and San Javier areas, so if you get the chance to attend one of their performances arrive early as it has mostly been standing room only with packed-out audiences!
The ladies rehearse every Wednesday from 10.30am to 1.30pm at Las Claras Centre in Los Alcázares.
There is no previous singing knowledge required and you are never asked to sing alone. All that is required is that you like to sing and have fun, as there is also a social side to Sonrisas Harmony where the ladies have social afternoons or away days.
If you would like to know more, you can contact:
- Lynda on mobile or WhatsApp +34 672 192 222
- Facebook: Sonrisas Harmony A Cappella
- Website: https://sonrisasharmony.es
- Email: sonrisasharmony@outlook.com
