Prof. Bill Tamblyn is founder and music director of Quire.

Quire is a community Choir with around 70 male and female members, who sing a wide range of world music in many languages in four part harmony Tenor, Bass, Alto and Soprano.

We sing a varied and exciting range of music from around the world. We perform "folk" choral music from the traditions of American Gospel, Hispanic, Fasola and Shaker song, Central and Southern African Gospel, Maori songs, we also sing sacred music from all world traditions. Included in Quire's diverse repertoire are Russian, German, Irish songs and Sea Shanties!

Quire performances are lively, audience-friendly, exuberant and straight from the heart. We dance, clap, click our fingers and stamp our feet as well as singing in four-part harmony - YES - all at the same time! We enter into the spirit of songs we sing.

We perform concerts throughout the year in a variety of venues, including theatres, churches, village halls, weddings. Quire is invited to perform at a range of events - from switching on Colchester Christmas lights to singing Carols for BBC TV at Colchester Castle.

For information on booking or joining Quire go to the "contact us" page