Why do I sing?
I’m not great at it but I can hold a tune! But that is not the reason. I cannot begin to explain fully the feeling of joy and sense of well-being after a rehearsal or concert, even a social get together. But, to be fair there is never a social gathering without a song, trust me we love to sing at any opportunity.
This last 18 months has been tough for everyone in their own lives, and after a long hard day as a nurse practitioner I looked forward to our weekly zoom catch up and sing. It was an opportunity to forget the world and focus on joy.
For the last month we have been singing again as a group in a garden and the delight of singing together again is truly fabulous. We are only a ‘young’ group, 3 years this month. We have to include 18 months of zoom, but we have continued and come out the other side. Our next rehearsal is inside [back at the New Clarence Pub] mainly due to the fact that by 9pm we can’t read our music, it’s too dark.
I first met Jack, our musical director, when I volunteered for the Rainbow Choir. That was great fun and he expressed his desire to start a ladies’ barbershop chorus to complete the trio of the male Humber Harmony Chorus and the University Chorus. I think if you cut Jack in half, not that I’m suggesting we do, I’m sure barbershop would run through him like a stick of seaside rock.
I can’t praise him enough. We love Jack.
I now sing Bass after starting out as a baritone. It is in my range, I’m comfortable and I love that my contribution adds the depth to our sound.
We are a friendly bunch and the camaraderie and fun we have is the best for emotional well-being.
If you ever had a passing thought about trying it… Just go for it and now is the best time with our Come and Sing sessions.
Sing your heart out
Liz, a lady bass. X
If Liz convinced you to come give it a go, have a look at our Joining Us page or send us an email at threecrownsound@gmail.com. We are also hosting a Come and Sing course in September, for more information have a look at our events page.