Seasonal Grief Choir Gatherings

Not at all! There is no need to have any previous experience of singing to join these sessions. The aim is to collectively enjoy the benefits of singing in a group, whether this is something you have done before or it is the first time for you. Everyone has their own story when it comes to singing, often it can be an emotional one - perhaps you were told you couldn't sing as a child, or perhaps you have been classically trained! I believe if you were born with a voice, it is your birthright to use it to sing, no matter what it sounds like!! We each have our own unique voice, and that is what makes singing together in this way so rich, so connecting and so affirming.

We all learn in different ways. To give space for everyone to learn at the same pace, I always teach by ear. There will be no use of sheet music during the sessions. There will sometimes be song lyric sheets, so if you need to please do bring glasses.

Grief Choir is an open-hearted, uplifting space that offers a supportive community for people navigating grief to come together and sing. It is open to anyone who is grieving or has been affected by grief. This includes those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, as well as individuals dealing with other forms of grief, such as loss of health, relationships, or life transitions. I aim to create an inclusive environment that welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds, ensuring accessibility and acceptance for all. If you identify with this in any way, you are welcome to come to Grief Choir.

The sessions will be very informal, and you are welcome to chat about all or anything, including anything you wish to share around your grief, at the start of our session. After that, the focus will be on singing in harmony with others to help process grief through the proven health benefits of group singing. Grief can be isolating. When we sing with others we feel safe, accepted and connected. Sometimes it is hard to put our grief into words. Singing can help us communicate those feelings without the need to find words. Grief Choir offers the chance to be part of a wider grief community, whether you wish to talk or not.

There are a small number of subsidised places on offer, for those who are unable to afford the tiered payment system, or who have been referred or socially prescribed. Please contact me directly to access this via: contact@griefchoir.com