Tried Singing Lately? – Find Your Voice

Singing is a great way to de-stress and contrary to popular belief, you honestly don’t need to be a great or even an expert singer to get involved, (even Gareth Malone has his off days!) And with all the things going on in the world right now, it’s a great opportunity to let off steam, forget all those traffic jams get out from behind your screen and let off steam in a positive way.

Whatever your preferred type of singing, from classical to rock, community choir’s or chamber choir’s its a great way to meet new people, pump up your lungs and boost your confidence. Go through the week with a song in your heart!

Still mulling it over?  OK, here’s the science bit …….

German scientists have found that singing releases an increase in protein produced by the body’s immune system and a decrease in stress hormones so that people who sing strengthen their immune system and feel a boost in their mood. Try it and see.

With more than 1,000 choirs in the UK at the last count, there are more choirs in the UK than fish and chip shops! And there’s no need to be an expert singer to get involved. Whatever type of singing you like, heres 5 ways to find a choir near you through these organisations to get you started:

  • MAKING MUSIC 
    The UK’s membership organisation for leisure-time music, with around 3,850 groups representing around 228,000 music makers across the UK. Dedicated to empowering everyone, whatever their background or experience, to come together in their community to make or present music

  • NATURAL VOICE PRACTIONERS NETWORK
    A network of people who work with voice and song, and who believe that singing is everyone’s birthright, regardless of musical experience or ability. (Just as well in our case!)

  • NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHOIRS & GERONITUS 
    Both sites for those interested in choral singing and choral music

  • ROCK CHOIR – MIX OF POP, MOTOWN & GOSPEL SINGING 
    No auditions and no musical knowledge needed. Its all about singing, fun, community, friendship and life changing experiences! They rehearse in over 400 towns right across the UK.
    Rockchoir rehearsals start every new term. Become a member by finding your nearest Rock Choir rehearsal location and  TRY THIS  FREE ROCK CHOIR  TASTER  and give it go before joining. (There’s absolutely no audition and no need to read music).