The Hospice Choir

At Hospice in the Weald’s CSS Community Choir people can come together to enjoy singing. It is open to anyone over 18, whether they have a previous connection with the hospice or not. Singing is good for us, it increases feelings of wellbeing and singing together adds the extra joy of sharing this experience. We rehearse every other Tuesday at the hospice and support hospice events such as light up a life as well as running our own concert to raise essential funds for the work of the hospice.

I asked Marion, a choir member, some questions to find out what she thought about the choir.

Why did you join the choir?

My sister had already joined and we both always loved singing, we were brought up in a musical family, singing round the piano with my mother. Singing has always been part of our lives and my sister said why don’t you join, so I did. And it’s lovely to think that you can do something you enjoy which will benefit the hospice as well. That’s so much better isn’t it.

How would you describe the choir?

It’s friendly, enthusiastic. It’s another way of getting to know people. So, I’d say to people if they’re a bit lonely, it’s a good thing to do. You don’t need to be an amazing singer, you just hold a tune and you’re alright.

What songs do we sing?

It’s a very varied selection. The songs we are singing for the concert coming up are lovely (musicals and popular songs). And the song the chap (a patient) has written for his wife that’s very sweet. It’s a good varied selection. My sister and I like John Rutter, so it was lovely when we sang that at the remembrance service.

What do you like about performing with the choir?

I don’t think of it as performing really. I just enjoy it, just love it.

What is your connection with hospice in the weald?

It’s through my brother in law who volunteers in the hospice day service. He came here first and that’s how we found out about the choir.

What would make the choir better?

More tenors, more men in it. Put out a plea for men!

Would you recommend it to others?

Definitely, definitely, yes! Give it a go, yes. It has been said that there isn’t anybody who can’t sing.

We have an exciting concert coming up: November Notes will be on the 15^th November. Come along and hear us sing. Money raised will assist the work of Hospice in the Weald and the choir are very excited to be supporting the hospice in this way.

Buy your tickets here: November Notes Concert

We always welcome new members – men or women! If you’re interest in joining email choir@hospiceintheweald.org.uk