Who we are
About Us
Welcome to the home of Luminosa, a family of four outstanding Choirs for all ages. Luminosa Voices is the main 80 strong adult choir. Luminosa Chamber Voices is the smaller audition-only Chamber Choir. We also have two Youth Choirs, Luminosa Rising Voices for ages 11-16+ and Luminosa Young Voices for ages 6-11.
Holybourne Singers Began
Luminosa was begun in 2010 as Holybourne Singers with the expressed intention of bringing a new level of high quality and engaging choral singing to North Hampshire and Surrey.
Rebekah Abbott started the choir from scratch and it continues to go from strength to strength, with a Chamber Choir and 2 Youth Choirs now thriving too.
Rebekah Abbott started the choir from scratch and it continues to go from strength to strength, with a Chamber Choir and 2 Youth Choirs now thriving too.
First Major Concert
Holybourne Singers first ‘major concert’ of Haydn Creation with orchestra at St Thomas on the Bourne Church, Farnham
New Youth Choir
A new Youth Choir, Holybourne Singers Young Voices had its first rehearsal in Medstead for children ages 6-11, run, as it is today, by Jonathan Upfold, a Primary School teacher and professional singer.
Chamber Choir Started
The Chamber Choir was started, an invitation-only choir of 20 singers run by Rebekah Abbott
First Choir Tour
The first Choir Tour took place to Bristol, performing Mozart Coronation Mass and leading in a service at the Cathedral.
Choir Moved
The choir moved to its current rehearsal space at the Maltings Centre in Alton
Principal Sponsor
The choir gained BaByliss as its principal sponsor, a relationship that lasted 5 years
Second Youth Choir
The choir began a second Youth choir, Luminosa Rising Voices for singers aged 10-16, run by Rebekah Abbott.
Rebranded
The Choir rebranded, changing its name to Luminosa, meaning ‘Radiant and Light’.
10th Anniversary
Rebekah and composer Alison Willis began discussions on commissioning a work for the Choir’s 10th Anniversary.
Vocal Specialist
Luminosa employed Josh Robinson, a vocal specialist, to run Luminosa Rising Voices.
Pandemic
Despite the pandemic, Luminosa kept all four choirs going on Zoom with regular weekly rehearsals, games and activities
Online Faure Requiem
Luminosa hosted an online ‘Come and Sing’ Faure Requiem, attracting singers for the workshop and performance from as far afield as the USA, Poland and South America.
Principal Sponsor
The Choir gained Hattingley Valley as its principal sponsor
Late 10th Anniversary
The Choir returned with a bang, celebrating its 10 year anniversary two years late. Luminosa premiered the commissioned and much-anticipated work by Alison Willis of ‘Salve Deus’. Luminosa were also the second choir in the UK to perform Cecilia McDowall’s Da Vinci Requiem. They were very fortunate to have Cecilia and Alison attending both the rehearsal and performance.
For the latest information, please see the choir’s forthcoming concerts page click here
For the latest information, please see the choir’s forthcoming concerts page click here
Our Choirs
Luminosa Chamber Voices
Luminosa Chamber Voices
Select group of singers numbering 20 who are auditioned members of the main choir.
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