Community choir opportunity in Wellsford

Earlier this year Wellsford residents Sally Randall and Anna Pendred successfully applied for funding from the Auckland Regional Council’s Creative Communities fund to start a local community singing project. 

“I just want to get people singing,” says Sally Randall, co-founder of the embryonic Wellsford Community Choir project. “No experience is needed, just a desire to sing!”

The aim, she says, is to provide an affordable opportunity for adults in the area to get together and experience the joy of singing in a group. 

“People from 16 to 86 are welcome,” says Sally. 

Auckland professional choir master Max Maxwell will bring years of experience and expertise to share with the new choir.

Practices will be held at the Wellsford Community Centre 3-5pm on Sunday afternoons, beginning at the end of August and ending in November with a performance for the community. Choir members will be encouraged to continue group singing practices after the 10 week programme ends. 

A broad cross-section of the community is expected to register on Sunday August 26. 

It is hoped the project will enhance the community and strengthen community spirit.

“Singing is so good for general health and wellbeing,” adds Sally. “It feels good, enables deep breathing and simply lifts the spirits.”

Contact Sally on (09) 423 9393