PRESS RELEASE: Sing to Beat the Winter Blues
For Immediate Release
Sing to Beat the Winter Blues!
[Sydney, NSW, 23 July 2019]
Ask any of the 65 members of Northern Beaches Chorus why they love singing and top of their list is how it makes them feel. The positive effects of choir singing have long been explored – from brain exercise, social inclusion, raising self-esteem, improving posture and breath capacity, releasing muscle tension and even pain relief. The opportunity to express emotion and personal experiences through song lyrics is cathartic and liberating.
Starting on August 12, Northern Beaches Chorus is running a five-week Sing to Beat the Winter Blues course, aimed at women and girls who like to sing. Participants will learn breathing and vocal harmony techniques, voice exercises and two songs that will be performed with the chorus for family and friends on the final night. Local singer Sharon Stewart of Belrose said she is keen to share the benefits of her singing hobby with many more local women. ‘I dipped my toe in just to see if I could do it and loved it from the very first night,’ she said. ‘The course is great for oiling rusty voices and proving to yourself you really can sing harmony!’
Sing to Beat the Winter Blues will run from 7.15-9.15pm each Monday from August 12 to September 9 at the chorus rehearsal hall, Galstaun Function Centre, 5 Grattan Crescent, Frenchs Forest. The cost is $50 for the five-week course including tuition, sheet music and audio learning tracks. There is a free Open Night on Monday August 5 for anyone interested to try it out before doing the course.
Information about the Sing to Beat the Winter Blues course can be found at www.northernbeacheschorus.com.au or by contacting Carol on 0477 211 609 or [email protected].
Music Director Linda Wareham says many women appreciate rekindling the love of singing they displayed at high school but have let go. ‘For anyone keen to stay singing with us after the course, we offer education and exciting performing opportunities that can continue throughout their life,’ she remarked. ‘Our members range in age from early 20’s to seniors, singing four different vocal ranges – all connected by their common love of singing harmony.”
The chorus will perform at the Forestville Winter Festival on Saturday August 27 from 12.30-1pm.
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Northern Beaches Chorus is an award-winning women’s a cappella group, part of Sweet Adelines International, the world’s largest vocal education organisation for women. They are strong contributors to the Northern Beaches community, gaining local popularity though their spirited carolling performances throughout the beaches at Christmas time and with popular repertoire at charitable and community events throughout the year.
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Listen to our music! – 5 of our songs are on our website for you to enjoy: http://northernbeacheschorus.com.au/listen-to-our-music
