Those of us who are fortunate enough to have singing in their lives will know how good it makes you feel, and these days, the health benefits of singing are increasingly recognised for their positive impact on physical, mental and social well-being.  The effects are impressive.  Singing is well known for strengthening the immune system. It provides a physical workout for the lungs, improves posture, helps with sleep, and improves mental alertness.  Singing is a natural anti-depressive, lowering stress levels by increasing oxytocin which alleviates stress and anxiety.

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You may be someone who enjoys listening to music or maybe singing in the shower from time to time, but all of these health and social benefits of group singing may make you think about joining a choir.  It really doesn’t matter whether you become a world-class singer or not.  The idea is to have fun singing in a group and be uplifted and destressed.  At the same time, you will be expanding your vocal ability and grasping the opportunity to engage directly with wonderful music, not as a passive listener but actually performing it yourself!