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Singlive is an amateur singing group founded in 1999 by John S. Morris www.johnmorrisfoundation.com

Its concept is to bring together people from all different backgrounds, ages and singing experience and, over a period of approximately three months, prepare you to perform in a musical extravaganza of popular music, accompanied by professional musicians! You may even want to try out for a solo or duet! To take part in our events, you do not need to be a budding superstar with a voice like Pavarotti or Barbra Streisand, nor do you need years of experience in other choral or church singing groups. All you need is the desire to work as part of a large team, the commitment to attend the necessary rehearsals in order to produce a concert of the very highest standard, and most importantly, to want to have some FUN! You DO NOT audition to be in the company, nor is the ability to read music necessary to join.

If you are an experienced singer — great, if you choose, you will have the opportunity to audition for one of the many solos or duets in our concerts. Just think, you may even find yourself fronting the concert with a 40-plus-piece orchestra backing you! But once again, there are NO auditions to sing with the main company.

If you have ever dreamed of being involved in a ‘showbiz’ venture, then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for. Experience the fun and excitement of rehearsals, the thrill of auditioning for principal roles, the ups (there are plenty of those) and the downs (something to laugh about later!), the sensations and emotions of the first time you perform at the venue, the sound and light checks, the orchestra rehearsals, the rush of singing to a live audience, the friendship and camaraderie of your own singing community and, last but not least, that tremendous sense of personal achievement. Our Mission Statement could not be more simple…

“Ordinary people doing extraordinary things in exciting places”

ABOUT THE CREW

The Founder was John S. Morris, a musical director, arranger and composer from Wakefield, England – who was extremely proud to say he was a permanent resident of this wonderful country and held the elusive permanent resident green card – While in England, he was a freelance producer and creator for BBC Television and musical director to the BBC’s Children in Need. He has appeared at the Royal Albert Hall in London on numerous occasions and has conducted the City of London Philharmonic Theatre and TV orchestras and Her Majesty’s Band of the Royal Marines. John’s notable musical show successes include Evita, Chess, Barnum, Jesus Christ Superstar, 42nd Street, West Side Story, Me & My Girl, Tell Me on a Sunday, Crazy For You and many, many more and performing at top venues — The Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Leeds Grand Theatre, Birmingham Symphony Hall and The Royal Albert Hall in London. His high profile role as founder has led to associations with many different contacts in the music industry which in turn has led to many opportunities for our singers to perform songs and vocal arrangements never available for any other choral company. You have right in front of you a unique singing opportunity. Here in Florida, John has a ‘hand-picked’ crew of professional musicians and vocal coaches supported by other experienced musical directors, professional vocal coaches and talented accompanists, many of whom are also Disney cast members. He is also backed up on the technical side with artistic directors and production managers, each with talent and years of experience in their own fields. They have the ability to get the best out of you and you will get the chance to perform in some of the most prestigious concert venues in the area and throughout the country if you chose. The musical side is supported by an enthusiastic and experienced administration and marketing team. Administration is based in Windermere Florida where the team ensure that the myriad of tiny administrative details that need to be taken care of in organizing rehearsals and to put on such concerts, are dealt with efficiently, leaving the company’s singers free to enjoy the awe-inspiring experience of taking part in the performance.

ABOUT THE CONCERTS AND THE MUSICAL PROGRAMS

A series of concerts are held in the area, each with a different theme. From Broadway to Movie hits, Inspirational music to popular standards. Through our Founder, we have access to songs and arrangements you simply cannot sing anywhere else. As the company expands, the different companies will perform each concert throughout the country. Simply put, we have access to some of the best known and most popular and powerful songs from the top musicals and beyond — and we mean the top musicals! A superb professional band or orchestra playing the original Broadway and West End arrangements exactly as they sound in the stage shows and on CDs will accompany you. The only difference is that YOU will be doing the singing!

The John Morris Foundation is the only organization to offer an opportunity for people who genuinely like to sing, to appear in such an exciting concert.