THURSDAY, 28 NOVEMBER, 2019

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Vocal Chord singing for wellbeing in Perth and Kinross!

Members of Vocal Chord choir shared their singing talents in Perth.

Vocal Chord is choir for people living with long-term conditions. The choir shared their singing talents at the final session of their autumn programme at the Norie-Miller Studio in Perth Concert Hall. The programme is delivered in association with Horsecross Arts, the creative organisation and charity behind Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre and is supported by Gannochy Trust, Forteviot Trust, NHS Tayside and Tayside Healthcare Arts Trust’s (THAT).

Singing coach and creative learning co-ordinator for Horsecross Arts Emma Neck, worked with participants during the eight session programme to explore singing in a fun and enjoyable way with focus on a variety of warm-up techniques and specific songs. THAT volunteer Annette McBride provided invaluable support to the programme.

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

THAT development officer Karine Neill, said, “Vocal Chord is about enjoyment and wellbeing through singing and coming together as a group. It also relies on experienced singing coaches delivering the programme.

“During this programme, the group raised £622 towards the continuation of Vocal Chord. Thank you to everyone who helped raise money for the programme. Their kind donation and fundraising shows just how much this means to the people who are attending this wellbeing programme.”

Vocal Chord will resume next year 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