Across Norfolk

Sing Your Heart Out provides free singing workshops for mental wellbeing.

[The following text is taken from the SYHO website]

Our workshop sessions are led by professional singing tutors. We aren’t a choir and we don’t put on performances. We simply enjoy singing together, and we understand that sometimes not everybody feels well, and we accept and support people.

Our sessions aim to help people in all sorts of ways, SYHO participants have said they feel that it has improved their confidence, reduced stress and given a space where others understand how you feel. Sometimes a person may not feel like singing and that’s okay.

We welcome anyone over 18 who is experiencing or has experienced mental health difficulties, to offer a strong space of understanding and a sense of togetherness through singing. We welcome carers, family, friends, any support workers, staff and indeed anyone who wants to support their mental wellbeing (or simply likes to sing!)

SYHO is free to take part, though we welcome donations if you can afford it.

Sessions run Monday to Thursday across Norfolk. See website for full details

Trinity Rooms, Field Road, Stroud

A friendly, almost entirely female choir meeting weekly for singing and fun

Wednesday evenings, 7.30-9pm

The Old Schoolhouse, Hertford Street, Cowley, OX4 3AJ

Whether you’re an experienced singer, a little rusty, lapsed from formal choirs or looking to learn something new for a hobby and activity, singing ticks all the well-being boxes and helps create a sense of community.

All songs will be taught clearly by ear in a non-judgemental way. A friendly and inclusive group. Come ready to learn and laugh whilst making music together!

Repertoire:

Starting with breathing exercises, vocal warm-ups, fun games and ditties, this will lead on to simple chants and short songs and rounds, followed by unaccompanied songs from oral traditions in 2- or 3-part harmony. There might be groovy gospel, folky fun, wonderful world music and sing-a-long sillies, plus special pieces tailored for non-performing mixed ability choirs.

Whilst it’s great to build skills , many songs will be achievable in a single session, whilst others will need longer to learn and remember. Something for everyone.

All songs will be taught clearly in acapella. There are no stipulations. You do not need to read music.

This friendly and inclusive choir promises to enhance your week. Just walking through the door is your audition!

Pay-what-you-like between £5 and £8 by card on the door.

New term begins January 10th 2024.

Every Wednesday morning 10am -11.30am

Christ Church, Prince Edward’s Road, Lewes BN7 1BL

This group is currently full.

Tuesday evenings