Old Boy Joe Hinds – a cappella star joins Gareth Malone’s BBC2 show “The Naked Choir”

Old Boy and star of many MTS productions Joe Hinds is through to the next stage of Gareth Malone’s “The Naked Choir” competition on BBC2. Joe’s group “The Sons of Pitches” were up against tough opposition but gave a fantastic performance to secure their place in tomorrow’s show.

Joe (second from the left, standing) with fellow band mates.

Joe was a pupil at MTBS leaving in 2010 and was no stranger to the stage throughout his school career. He starred in many joint school productions including “Grease” and “My Fair Lady”.

Joe starring as Professor Higgins in “My Fair Lady” in 2009

After leaving Merchants in 2010 Joe went on to study at the University of Birmingham where he met his fellow band mates and formed the cheekily named “The Sons of Pitches”. The group has an incredible set of talents and create modern and clever remixes of classic songs with amazing harmonies and beat boxing. They have over one million hits on YouTube and have performed all over the world including the Hong Kong International A Cappella Festival. As well as performing worldwide the group also run vocal workshops to help pass on their musical talents.

The next episode is on BBC2 tomorrow, Tuesday 6^th October.