{"id":51,"date":"2019-09-06T16:54:45","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T16:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cestlaviechoir.gamedigits.co.uk\/index.php\/mesmerize\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T14:59:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T14:59:13","slug":"mesmerize","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cestlaviechoir.gamedigits.co.uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Front Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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JOIN OUR FABULOUS, FRIENDLY COMMUNITY CHOIR<\/h5>\n

With over 50 singers, C\u2019est La Vie! is a great place to sing and enjoy creating an amazing sound together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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EVERYBODY WELCOME!<\/h5>\n

No Auditions, no prior musical knowledge or experience required. All songs taught by ear.

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BRILLIANT ARRANGEMENTS OF POPULAR SONGS<\/h5>\n

Have fun singing delicious harmonies \u2013 just voices, no accompaniment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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ABOUT US<\/h5>\n

C\u2019est La Vie!<\/h2>\n

C\u2019est la Vie! is a community choir based in Swansea. Run by Carol Shephard and Elizabeth Twitchett, our repertoire is a varied mix of popular music, taught by ear. You are wholeheartedly invited to come and experience the joy of singing in our group..<\/p>\n

Wednesday 7-9pm<\/h2>\n

From September 2025 we will be meeting in the Circus Eruption building, Stepney Street, Cwmbwrla, Swansea SA5 8BD.<\/p>\n

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Latest News<\/h2>\n

What\u2019s new with C\u2019est La Vie! community choir? Check our blog for the latest news\u2026<\/p>\n

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We will start our spring term on 4th February 2026, meeting on Wednesdays, 7-9pm at CircusEruption, 92 Stepney Street, Cwmbwrla, Swansea, SA5 8BD. No choir during school half term (18th[…]<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Our end of term concert was an evening of joy and harmony, with a lovely performance byour dear friends the Singing Armadillos, our usual raffle with spectacular prizes and a[…]<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We’ve been warming up with a couple of social events – cruising and singing on the Copper Jack from Swansea Marina and doing a set for Lindsey Fest – an[…]<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead more\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Our Team<\/h2>\n

Meet the C\u2019est La Vie! community choir team\u2026\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Carol Shephard<\/h4>\n

Carol Shephard loves to sing and share gorgeous acapella harmonies, bass lines and rhythms. A hugely experienced teacher, performer and group facilitator, she sang with acapella performance bands Scarabella and Cowin\u2019 Lush and co-led 4D community choir for 8 years. Carol is a member of the Natural Voice Network, a qualified yoga teacher and has been enthusiastically attending voice workshops for over 25 years. Passionately believing that everyone can benefit from singing, she is committed to creating accessible opportunities to share the joy of creating harmonies together.\n<\/p>\n

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Elizabeth Twitchett<\/h4>\n

Having always been involved in the arts, Elizabeth Twitchett grew up dancing and singing at the Grand Theatre and studied piano to Grade 7. Responsible for \u2018Expressive Arts\u2019 during her time as a primary school teacher, she launched a successful choir that ran for 10 years. Elizabeth sang with \u2018Humbrella\u2019 a natural voice community choir for some years before joining 4D community choir. As a member of the small acapella vocal harmony group \u2018Eclectics\u2019, she performs regularly throughout Swansea. Believing that singing is inherently therapeutic, she wants everyone to experience the joy of harmony singing.<\/p>\n

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Testimonials<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t take our word for it \u2013 here\u2019s what our choir members say:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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C\u2019est la vie! What a great community choir! 50 voices in delicious harmony led by two wonderful teachers \u2013 what more could you want?! (and such fun too!)<\/p>\n

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A wonderfully welcoming and harmonious community choir! Led by two enthusiastic, talented and experienced choir leaders. Fun and uplifting\u2026 I cannot think of any better way to spend a Wednesday evening!<\/p>\n

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Singing with C\u2019est la Vie! creates such a sense of wellbeing and is definitely good for the soul! I really treasure the laughter, conversations and singing we share each week<\/p>\n

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Contact us<\/h2>\n

Have a question or would like to join C\u2019est La Vie! community choir, why not get in touch?\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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