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So you'd like to join a choir but you have no idea what actually happens during a session? Read on for a little sneak behind the Starling Voices rehearsal doors, and find out more about how the magic unfolds..!
Read MoreHave you felt lonely, isolated or in need of a boost? Then you’ll benefit from some of our 10 reasons to join a choir this year! From social connections, to boosted mental health and a sense of achievement, the Starling Voices can offer what you need!
Read MoreThe past year has been tough. We've faced months of lockdowns, threats of illness and losses of all kinds. After so much time separated from other people, it feels a little strange to step back into the world of relationships. But for many of us, we are ready to seek out what we've been missing. The answer could lie in singing…
Read MoreNothing can make a rehearsal completely risk-free, but as choir leaders we can take steps to mitigate exposure to Covid 19, and ensure that we don’t cause breakouts and super spreader events! Taking a measured, careful approach will make sure we can get back to doing what we love best!
We explore some of the key elements that we’ve been putting into place for our in-person sessions over the Summer and for our planned return in the Autumn.
Read MoreStarling Arts are launching two brand new choirs in September! If you live in London and fancy a good sing, find out more in this blog post!
Read MoreAnna explores how the word ‘choir’ is often linked with religion and how we can move to a new definition that more accurately sums up the work we, and other choirs, do.
Read MoreOn May 17th 2021, choirs in England were allowed to resume indoor rehearsals. By May 18th 2021, the government had changed their mind, with little clarification about why. Millions of choir members are now waiting in limbo to see if they can get back to singing together in person. The implications of this decision run deep. So, where do we go from here?
Read MoreWhy should choir leaders treat wellbeing and mental health as central elements to their group singing work? We reflect on over ten years of group singing and the lessons we've learnt from our members on how to approach members' wellbeing and mental health safely and effectively.
In over ten years of community singing with Starling Arts, we have witnessed the tremendous impact of singing on individuals and groups, and it has become increasingly important to us that wellbeing and mental health become integral and important considerations to all aspects of our work.
Many individual singers testify that singing has had a beneficial impact on their mental health and wellbeing, so it could be assumed that the benefits come as a natural by-product of the work of choirs. However, from our experience wellbeing and mental health need to be carefully considered and built into the structures and practices of a singing group in order to achieve safe, long-lasting, and powerful effects. Read our post for ideas and suggestions to boost your choir’s wellbeing.
Read MoreSince turning Starling Arts into a not-for-profit earlier this year, we wanted to spruce up our branding with a new logo and identity to take us forward and into the future… and here it is!
Read MoreStarling Arts are really excited to be launching a new singing group for residents of the London Borough of Barnet who suffer with lung conditions (such as asthma, COPD and long-covid) and associated breathing challenges. Absolutely no singing experience is needed and sessions will be interactive, fun and accessible. Check out this blog post to find out more!
Read MoreStarling Arts connects people through singing! Find out more about our workplace singing experiences, choir community, singing workshops and annual Summer School.
