One Voice Sunbury is looking for new choir members to join its weekly sessions
The choir began in November last year and is currently recruiting new members to join the social group, which meets at 6.30pm for an hour of singing, followed by supper and a cuppa.
Conductor Elly McKinnon said there are about 10 people in the choir and each session is led by a professional conductor, focusing on different music.
“The choir is open to adults of all ages, no prior singing experience or special skills required [and] no auditions,” she said.
“The music is varied [with] some contemporary songs [and] some songs created specifically for group singing.”
“One Voice offers a very flexible membership model that reduces the barriers for people being part of something special.”
Ms McKinnon said singing provides a range of benefits, including; community connection and creativity.
“Neuro-science tells us singing makes us happier, healthier, smarter and more creative,” she said.
“When a community comes together to sing, the benefits [include]… reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation, bridging gaps between the fortunate and less fortunate and creating diverse connections.”
“The One Voice program provides a framework for a community to come together to experience joy, connectedness and wellness.”
The choir meets on Tuesday nights at Goonawarra Neighbourhood House.
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Zoe Moffatt
