Spring is when all living things come out of hibernation .....and as singers, it's a lovely time of year to take the joy of song out in to the community. You may spot us at community markets over the spring months or simply singing in a street where you're shopping, or even a village where you're living.
For the Garden Lovers... our singers will be celebrating the PCYC Community Garden space at Broadmeadow with a
sing in the garden on... Saturday 19th October....from 9am, all are welcome, and we'll have some songs that you can join in with if you wish.
It's a gold
coin donation entry for a morning of song and some garden delights, light
refreshment will be available.
AND, if you too are out of hibernation and have
an urge to sing, why not come and join us on Thursdays?! Singing with a
group has magical powers! Heart of Erin ladies celtic chorus in the
morning, Novapop pop chorus in the evening.
Showing posts with label joy of song. Show all posts
Showing posts with label joy of song. Show all posts
Friday, September 13, 2019
Saturday, April 13, 2019
I can't Sing!
Oh, if only I had a dollar for everytime I've heard this phrase! I'd be a millionaire, surely?!
Often it comes from mature adults and chances are it is a self-held belief that developed in childhood - where they were laughed at, or told by a teacher that they shouldn't sing, 'just mouth the words'.
It is such a limiting belief that has been carried for a lifetime. A limiting belief that has robbed that child/person from one of the great delights of being alive - the sheer joy of making music.
The reality IS that anyone who can talk, can sing. Singing is a natural gift given to all of us [show me one newborn baby that doesn't exercise its lungs before anything else!]
In some families, some cultures, singing is encouraged, fostered, celebrated. In other homes it is not and so the art can be lost.
Singing in a group is a great way to re-discover that natural gift, to foster it, and to develop it into something lovely. It's also a great opportunity to meet new friends and be part of a like-minded community.
Don't let a limiting belief - a FEAR - limit your life.
Often it comes from mature adults and chances are it is a self-held belief that developed in childhood - where they were laughed at, or told by a teacher that they shouldn't sing, 'just mouth the words'.
It is such a limiting belief that has been carried for a lifetime. A limiting belief that has robbed that child/person from one of the great delights of being alive - the sheer joy of making music.
The reality IS that anyone who can talk, can sing. Singing is a natural gift given to all of us [show me one newborn baby that doesn't exercise its lungs before anything else!]
In some families, some cultures, singing is encouraged, fostered, celebrated. In other homes it is not and so the art can be lost.
Singing in a group is a great way to re-discover that natural gift, to foster it, and to develop it into something lovely. It's also a great opportunity to meet new friends and be part of a like-minded community.Don't let a limiting belief - a FEAR - limit your life.
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Back into the Swing of Sing
This week all choruses are back on deck ready to swing into 2017.
And what a year it will be! I have some exciting new challenges, opportunities and ideas in mind for our chorus groups this year.
In reflecting on the nature of community music, it reinforces the 'pebble in the pond' concept. We never know just how much effect we have on others, even with the smallest contribution.
In Newcastle, Mark Jackson's Ukulele initiative is a perfect example - from a small beginners session a few short years ago, the Newkulele initiative has exploded to thousands of community members now experiencing the joy of making music, as well as making new friends and finding their connection to their community.
As singers, we make a difference when we share ourselves and our love of song with others in the community - whether that be in a concert format to groups or events, or simply busking in the street. The thing IS, that we never know just how far our ripple may spread! For example; this comment from someone recently - "I went along reluctantly, I was having a tough time and a bad day, the music just lifted me to another place as if a load on my shoulders was being lightened. I felt so much better at the end of the concert and when I got home I was so relaxed that I had an inspired thought which just might solve one of my problems. Thank you so much for a lovely afternoon.
Now, we'll never know who the person was or what problems they had, or what solution they found or what effect their change in attitude had on someone close to them....but simply doing what we do, made a difference to somebody. And how many OTHER somebody's might we have helped at that same event? We'll never know.
And that's the ripple effect of a pebble in a pond. We never know how far the ripple will travel.
Wishing you all a more music-filled year ahead
And what a year it will be! I have some exciting new challenges, opportunities and ideas in mind for our chorus groups this year.
In reflecting on the nature of community music, it reinforces the 'pebble in the pond' concept. We never know just how much effect we have on others, even with the smallest contribution.
In Newcastle, Mark Jackson's Ukulele initiative is a perfect example - from a small beginners session a few short years ago, the Newkulele initiative has exploded to thousands of community members now experiencing the joy of making music, as well as making new friends and finding their connection to their community.
As singers, we make a difference when we share ourselves and our love of song with others in the community - whether that be in a concert format to groups or events, or simply busking in the street. The thing IS, that we never know just how far our ripple may spread! For example; this comment from someone recently - "I went along reluctantly, I was having a tough time and a bad day, the music just lifted me to another place as if a load on my shoulders was being lightened. I felt so much better at the end of the concert and when I got home I was so relaxed that I had an inspired thought which just might solve one of my problems. Thank you so much for a lovely afternoon.
Now, we'll never know who the person was or what problems they had, or what solution they found or what effect their change in attitude had on someone close to them....but simply doing what we do, made a difference to somebody. And how many OTHER somebody's might we have helped at that same event? We'll never know.
And that's the ripple effect of a pebble in a pond. We never know how far the ripple will travel.
Wishing you all a more music-filled year ahead
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Let's hear it for the voice
Welcome to the new blog ....it's here to encourage you to SING!
Previously a page on my home blog MozInOz, I thought it was about time that the passion for helping people find their voice be given it's OWN voice.
In this blog, I want to tell you about singing, about sharing song with others, about the joy of singing and what it can add to your life, share some tips and hints, keep you posted about the classes, workshops and other sing events I have happening, share some real-life stories about singing/singers, and encourage you to lift your voice in song.
Take a look at the other pages on this blog and please....I'd love to hear from you, so leave me some comments.
I'll begin to post next week ....once I've got the content, layout, and design sorted out.....y'all come back now, y' hear!
Previously a page on my home blog MozInOz, I thought it was about time that the passion for helping people find their voice be given it's OWN voice.
In this blog, I want to tell you about singing, about sharing song with others, about the joy of singing and what it can add to your life, share some tips and hints, keep you posted about the classes, workshops and other sing events I have happening, share some real-life stories about singing/singers, and encourage you to lift your voice in song.
Take a look at the other pages on this blog and please....I'd love to hear from you, so leave me some comments.
I'll begin to post next week ....once I've got the content, layout, and design sorted out.....y'all come back now, y' hear!
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