Choir started to help recovery
A new Bognor Regisbased choir is being set up specifically to welcome people recovering from or living with illness plus those with anxiety or stress or experiencing loneliness and isolation.
Hilary Bishop and Paula McGovern are launching the MusicSmart Recovery Choir. They already run a small business specialising in running community choirs with a view to giving concerts.
But concerts won’t be the aim for the Recovery Choir, which will be much more about gathering in a safe space. If people get the confidence to want to perform, Hilary and Paula will most likely direct them to one of their other choirs.
“This is just going to be about being together,” Paula said. “Singing has proven benefits to help with those suffering and living with these issues and our gentle, positive approach will bring a feeling of well-being and also help with confidence.”
Sessions will be held at The Regis School of Music, Sudley Road, on a Wednesday from 11am to 12pm.
“This will start on Wednesday, April 27 and we are asking anyone who is interested to drop us an email or phone us so that we can give more information and then they can book a place. Email us on info@musicsmart.org. uk or call 07501923735 or 01243 842150.”
The first session is free; then it will be £5 per session.