A new Caboolture Community Choir initiative aims to highlight the positive impact of singing on mental health.
The Singing for Wellbeing Project will begin with a launch workshop on Sunday, 12 July, led by conductor and composer Chris Brindley. Participants will then take part in 10 weekly rehearsals, culminating in a community concert in September.
Choir president Catherine Croft said the choir prided itself on the benefits it brought to the community.
“For our members, singing is a form of therapy; it gives them happiness and fulfilment,” she said. “This is what we are hoping we can bring to others by being part of the wellness project.
“Over the 10 weeks, Chris is planning on providing an uplifting and joyful experience, teaching his musical knowledge to the choir and participants.”
Music Brings People Together Through Shared Wellbeing
Chris described himself as “a composer that loves helping people explore what wonderful, passion-infused, and just plain wacky sounds we can make together”.
“As a taster for the project, the launch workshop lets people have a go and discover new friends, new ideas and new things about themselves,” he said.
“Whether it’s the Beatles, Freddie Mercury, Green Day or Adele, we get to have fun exploring each song to see how it works and what we can do with it.”
Chris said he would coach choir members throughout the 10-week program to strengthen their sound.
“Rehearsals can be like a mad scientist laboratory: we experiment with the music and our voices to find out what works, what doesn’t, and practice our best maniacal laughs,” he said. “After a while, we have unlocked a new, collective story capturing the moments we have shared, so we can share it with others.”
He said group singing could help with everything from stress and grief to breathing and memory.
“The connection that comes from singing together in a group is special, and when we can share that experience with others, we get to go on a journey together,” he said. “We use the lyrics to tell stories, cry tears, dream dreams, all through song.
“This is what we look to share in September, and hope that many can join us for this special time.”
The free community concert will be held at Morayfield Community Hall on Saturday, 26 September.
An anonymous donor with an interest in mental health has contributed funding to help cover the cost of participation for choir members. Non-members are invited to take part for a nominal fee. The workshop costs $10, while the 10-week program costs $50.
Rehearsals will be held on Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm at St Laurence’s Church Hall on King Street. Workshop attendance does not require commitment to the full program.
The project is limited to 60 participants. Book your spots here.
Caboolture Community Choir Singing for Wellbeing Project
- Sunday, 12 July, 2pm-4pm
- Morayfield Community Hall
- 298 Morayfield Road, Morayfield
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