‘The only thing better than singing is more singing’ – Ella Fitzgerald
There has been extensive research into the benefits of singing and how it improves quality of life, eases stress, improves cognition but most importantly brings people together and creates a sense of community.
So, it was no surprise that after such a long break it was exhilarating to be back performing in church. The Hampstead Community Choir did manage to keep going during lockdown thanks to the encouragement of our music director Aidan Coburn. However, nothing compared with the absolute joy of being able to rehearse together again in person.
Thanks to our poster campaign we have welcomed new members to our group, but we hope that more people will join us and share in the joy of singing in a choir. We start rehearsals this week for our Christmas Lights Community Concert to be held on 10th December along with the Junior Choir and Hampstead Players so, if you would like to join us, please contact [email protected]. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at 7.30 pm for 7.45 pm, finishing promptly at 9.00 pm.
