Natural Voice Singing Circles
The Magic of Voices Together
'The Big Community Sing!'
Saturday 8th June 2024
1pm - 2pm
Red Oaks, Henfield
For More Information see the Events Page
This is a free event, all voices welcome
ABOUT SING MERAKI
'Meraki (pronunciation: merak-kee) is a Greek adjective that describes doing something with soul, creativity, love and passion'
~ it is something we strive to do in abundance.
Sing Meraki brings people together to sing in circle and explore their beautiful, unique, non autotuned, Natural Voice in all its glory. Come and join our warm, friendly, fun, community where everyone is welcome equally, exactly as you are.
Take an hour out of your week, connect with yourself and others. No previous experience necessary, just an enjoyment of singing. Learn joyful, fun harmony by ear, sing as part of our friendly community ~ Nobody sings alone.
All voices are welcome and we welcome you just as you are.
As a Natural voice practitioner, I deeply believe that singing is for everyone and people should be able to express themselves by connecting with their voices. Singing has long bonded communities in celebration, grief and ritual for hundreds if not thousands of years. However, with our ‘modern’ ways of life and the way we meet and communicate, these birth rites are being lost generation at a time.
The benefits of singing for health, wellbeing and bonding are becoming far more widely understood, as are the benefits of singing for improved mental health for everyone.
More information and research on this can be found here.
WHERE TO FIND US
Currently there are 2 lovely groups running in Henfield, West Sussex.
Both groups run term time only and are payable in advance.
• Wednesday Evenings 7-8pm
This is a mixed friendly group for all voices. We gather for an hour a week and sing a diverse range of music from folk inspired to modern pop in joyful 2/3/4 part harmonies. No experience necessary, learn from ear. Come and surprise yourself! The exchange for this session is £6 a week payable half termly in advance.
Please use the link below to book your place, new voices are always welcome to join us at anytime.
(Summer Half Term 2 : 5th June - 17th July - 7 weeks )
Unfortunately the Thursday group is currently not able to run... but watch this space!
• Thursdays 10.30 -11.45
Bring your Babies, your Mothers, your Aunties or come along on your own. All women are welcome to join this friendly, supportive group. It is a space for grown-ups to sing and babies to absorb the wonderful sounds. Toys are provided so your baby can have some tummy time, and you are of course able to meet your babies needs however is needed throughout the session. Often babies will calm and relax as we get singing, and as they explore their world inside the singing circle. We sing for 1hr and then have the chance for a cup of tea, a biscuit and a catch up. The exchange for these sessions are £7 and payable half termly with your first session free. So come along and join us, we’d love to meet you.
A bit about Venue Accessibility:
The venue is located down a narrow driveway which opens up into a car park.
Please note that the surface is uneven so do take care. The hall is accessable for buggy and wheel chair users, with no steps to negotiate. Unfortunately there are no specific disabled facilites or baby changing facillities on site.
Events
The Big Community Sing!
SATURDAY 8th JUNE
1 -2pm
Red Oaks , Henfield
Come and join us in the beautiful surroundings of Red Oaks for the
Henfield Garden and Arts Festival Weekend.
Everyone is welcome to join this free gathering to celebrate this lovely weekend in the Village. Bring your Friends, Mums, Dads, Grannies and Grandads!
I'll teach by ear, and you'll learn some quick easy songs that will make you feel great!
Meet new people, sing new songs and take part in the Henfield Garden and Arts Festival.
If you'd like more information you can register your interest here
What are people saying? ...
“ Lovely relaxed singing, I went with no confidence and have found I can sing! Lovely friendly group, I would definitely recommend.”
“ I must say I’m am really impressed with how we sound! Laura is a fantastic teacher and there is no pressure to ‘perform’. It is just such a wonderful experience.”
“Thank you Laura and fellow singers. I really enjoyed last night's first session. I felt relaxed and it lifted my spirit. Looking forward to next weeks session.”
“ I’d had a stressful busy day and this evening re-centred me. Thank you.”
" It's a fab choir, sends you home with a smile"
" Very relaxed and welcoming. It really does lift me up"
" Wednesday evenings are fabulous, delighted that you have set up this lovely singing session for all abilities"
"I really had a great time this evening. Joyous, fun."
To find out more please contact us
USEFUL LINKS
Here are some links that you may find interesting. These sites have lots of information regarding the benefits of singing for wellbeing:
