Singing for Pleasure
Group Leader Steve Rayner
In recent years, many people have enjoyed the series of TV programmes that show the development of "choirs" - people who "couldn't sing" who ended up giving a concert in the Royal Albert Hall.
We don't aspire to those heights, but in our own way we give pleasure to a lot of people - not least, ourselves!
As we get older, our voices do change - no longer can we hit that top note, hold a note for a couple of bars, sing as fast as in our youth; but that's no reason to deprive yourself of something you enjoy! So many people tell me "I used to enjoy singing, but I can't sing nowadays". My response is always the same: Come along to our Group, and just "Sing for Pleasure". The health benefits of singing are well documented, not just for physical but also mental well-being. Many of our members regularly comment to me on how uplifting the sessions are, raising energy levels and improving mood.
We do not claim to be a choir, we simply sing well known songs to piano, accordion and/or guitar accompaniment. The material is wide ranging including ‘middle of the road’ pop, traditional songs to take you back to your school days, folk and much more. Nothing is off the agenda and members are very welcome to make suggestions for songs they would like to be included.
The Singing for Pleasure Group meets fortnightly on a Tuesday at 10:30 am in the Ballroom at Alford Hall, Manchester Road, Warrington WA1 3NJ.