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Residents in the Leigh area are being encouraged to wet their whistle and sign up for a winter singing programme at the Whangateau Hall on Wednesday nights.
The 10-week programme starts on June 20 and is open to everyone from non-singers to soloists – organisers say that absolutely no choir experience or music reading is necessary.
The choir will be under the direction of Frances Dickinson, a vocal coach for national and international singing sensations such as Lorde, Parson James, Sal Valentine and Tattletale Saints.
Frances says it is easier to learn when singing in a group because no one notices if you make a mistake.
“It’s a forgiving environment and a great place to have a go,” she says.
“We’re going to focus on the fun part of singing with plenty of upbeat pop and soul hits.”
Frances says singing is good for mental health and chasing away the winter blues.
“It is one of the few ways of encouraging the production of oxytocin.”
Sometimes known as the ‘love hormone’, oxytocin plays a role in maternal infant-bonding and milk release, empathy, generosity and orgasm.
The hall will open at 7pm for refreshments, with singing due to start at 7.30pm. All welcome.
