Devonly Voices is a 60-strong choir based in Totnes, while The Singers Upstairs is a 35-strong choir based in Ashburton. Choir members come from all over South Devon including Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Dartmouth, Ivybridge, Newton Abbot, Ashburton and Totnes. The choirs are directed by Vicky Hadland and co-directed by Joanna Benson.
The emphasis is on having fun singing together in harmony. Our gatherings are informal and friendly and new members are always welcome. We even have a tea break! This gives us a chance to get to know each other even better.
Although many members have joined the choir from Vicky's Enjoy Your Voice classes, you don't have to be an experienced singer to join in. All you need is the willingness to give it a try...
We learn by ear which means no written music although there are word sheets. We sing a wide variety of songs including rounds and harmonies from all around the world, contemporary, pop, gospel and doowap. Many of the arrangements are by Vicky and Tao.
We perform regular gigs and concerts, many for charity and to support the community. Devonly Voices and The Singers Upstairs raise over £3000 each year through their annual Concerts and Cabaret Evenings in support of WaterAid, ShelterBox, Rowcroft Hospice and other local charities.
New Members Always Welcome!
Singing in 2026
Devonly Voices
at
Totnes United Free Church on Thursday evenings 7-9pm Spring Term ends Thursday 26th March Summer Term begins Thursday 16th April
The Singers Upstairs
at
St Andrew's Hall on Wednesday afternoons 1.30-3.30pm Spring Term ends Wednesday 25th March Summer Term begins Wednesday 15th April
Cost £10
We're hoping to see you at our Spring Concert in Ipplepen
for another wonderful evening that will lift all our spirits even if it's still raining!
All proceeds are being donated to The Ipplepen Community Hub
'Devonly Voices celebrated their 20th Anniversary in March 2025'
Two more years until The Singers Upstairs can plan a party for their 20th!
We are always open to new members so do feel very welcome
to drop in and give us a try or call / email Vicky for a chat
Singing Indoors Notice
I look forward to singing with you but please only come along if you have no objection to the following:
People will have varied levels of confidence / nerves about returning to sing, and varied expectations
of how things should work. This may possibly present some challenges over the coming weeks, so it is important
that we work together to maintain the choir's spirit of inclusivity, empathy, and positivity.
With this in mind, it will be useful to remember a couple of things for our return to singing:
* If you feel ill, especially with COVID-like symptoms, please do not come to sing.
* Do not assume that everyone in the group shares your own positive / negative feelings about various aspects of the pandemic, including current safety / risk levels, lockdown, vaccination, etc.
* Please respect people's personal space. (You may now feel comfortable standing close together and hugging your friends for example, but don't assume that others feel the same way).
I would prefer that we generally steer conversation away from the pandemic situation and just enjoy our singing time together.
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The emphasis is on having fun singing together in harmony. Our gatherings are informal and friendly and new members are always welcome. We even have a tea break! This gives us a chance to get to know each other even better.
