FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2019

EMBARGOED UNTIL PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: MONDAY, 3 JUNE AT 2PM. NORRIE MILLER STUDIO, PERTH CONCERT HALL, PERTH

“Vocal Chord” Singing for Wellbeing in Perth and Kinross!

Members of the mixed long-term conditions group Vocal Chord shared their singing talents in Perth.

Tayside Healthcare Arts Trust’s (THAT) Vocal Chord long-term conditions choir performed at the final session of their spring programme at the Norrie Miller Studio in Perth Concert Hall. The programme is delivered in association with Horsecross Arts Perth and supported by The Gannochy Trust, The Forteviot Trust and NHS Tayside.

Singing coach Emma Neck worked with participants during the eight-session programme to explore singing in a fun and enjoyable way. THAT Volunteer Annette McBride provided support to the programme.

Emma said, “I really enjoyed working with the Vocal Chord group and exploring gentle harmonies and different styles of music together. Everyone worked very hard and sound amazing! It’s been a joy working with everyone and I look forward to doing more work with the group in autumn.”

THAT development officer Karine Neill said, “Vocal Chord is about enjoyment and wellbeing through singing and coming together as a group. Emma’s programme style has been fun with some focused work on diction and rhythm. It’s been great welcoming new people and we encourage more people with long-term conditions, family and friends to come along and join Vocal Chord.”

Vocal Chord will resume on Monday, 26 August in the Norrie Miller Studio. If you would like more information or would like to register please contact Karine Neill on 01382 835509.

THAT promotes the therapeutic value of arts-based programmes to enhance quality of life, promote

social inclusion and empower an individual to make an important contribution to their health and wellbeing.

Contact:

Lyndsey Daun

NHS Tayside Communications

(01382) 424138