the NAULETTES AKA
THE afri-co-lab community choir
Led by local musical talent Deanne Naula, The Naulettes is Afri-Co-Lab's first community singing project. We're creating a space where people can come together, support each other and sing with joy.
We're working towards building a confident group of singers who can share their voices with the community, harmoniously and with heart. No perfection required, just a love of singing.
AUTUMN 2026
choir schedule
The Naulettes will pause for the summer holidays and will reconvene from Thursday, September 24, to Friday, December 4th.
Sign-up
There's still time to sign up. Applications to join the choir are still open. We have limited spaces available so put your name down so you don't miss out.
The deets
WHAT?
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The Naulettes is the Afri-Co-Lab Community Choir
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A supportive space for learning, you will be challenged to develop your voice, musicality and confidence in both
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Working together to sing as a group, in tune and with harmonies – the ultimate goal!
WHERE?
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Venue to be confirmed but it will be local to St Leonards. We will confirm the venue shortly.
WHEN?
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Thursdays, 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm
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From September to December for Term 1.
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Regularity is key for you to get the most out of it, developing your voice and musicality, building a supportive family of singers as you get to know each other, and building the confidence to share what we do with others
WHO?
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Choir members must be 18+
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Enthusiastic about making a beautiful sound with other people
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Looking to expand their singing experience with others
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Want to learn about how music is created
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Ready to listen to the music and other people in the choir
HOW?
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It's free to sign up
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No musical knowledge needed
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Commitment to attend at least 8 sessions a term
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Musicality* is a must
*Musicality needed for the Naulettes = able to hear a melody and generally sing the notes you hear, including knowing when you're out of tune! The rest is practice.
what to find out more ?
Want to find out more about the choir? Add your email to the expression of interest, and we will get in touch.
If you want to join the choir, use the sign-up buttons above.
Hello, I'm Deanne Naula, The Naulettes Choir Leader.
My passion for singing was nurtured in community with people and pals, and I have been part of choirs since school. My singing experience spans choral music and contemporary choirs, with performances at the Royal Festival Hall with vocal leaders like Mark Delisser (The Voice, The Masked Singer).
I performed as part of the immersive vocal experience HUG by Verity Standen in London, Reading, Bristol, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. I've also performed as a lead vocalist in jazz, soul and funk bands, as well as writing songs and vocal arrangements.
All this steered me to leading community choirs in London, for older folks, as a way to stay connected, both in person and online during the pandemic. At the heart of my musical projects is the need to make beautiful singing experiences that bring and keep community together.