Debbie insists we must breathe!
A Tuneless Choir director came to our Women's Institute today to talk about her singers. They all come along saying they can't sing but somehow she has formed them into a choir. Their motto is "Sing like no-one is listening". I've added a link to their web site.
Debbie used to teach music in schools but since she retired she's been inspiring adults to have a go. This morning we sang "I have a dream" and, while we won't be singing at The Albert Hall any time soon, we had great fun. There were a few percussion instruments available and one of our members played her kazoo to add to the general cacophony.
And it was good to hear that their linked charity is Mind, the mental health charity, because choral singing is great for mental health.
I used to love teaching singing; I wish all primary school teachers had singing as a compulsory daily subject on their courses to help them get over their fear. It's so good for mind body and soul that no-one should be deprived of the joy it brings!
ReplyDeleteDebbie would agree entirely with you!
DeleteI’ve just joined a group at our local library and our teacher is a very enthusiastic American man who tells us all that we can sing. He plays guitar, banjo and kazoo to help us. I come out feeling full of joy! Catriona
ReplyDeleteThat sounds great fun!
DeleteWhen I sing (in my head) I have full orchestral support, backing singers and on a good day - dancing girls..... But when I open my mouth that all vanishes and the hard truth that I really can't hold a tune is very obvious hahaha
ReplyDeleteI'm a very good air singer too.
DeleteEspecially when I play my air instruments too.
DeleteI love the joy people get from singing and wish more people could get the joy from singing!
ReplyDeleteMy singing is restricted to the car and the shower these days.
DeleteI enjoy singing and I love it when my daughter joins me and we sing together. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely thing to do together.
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