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Anna and Emily summarise these benefits succinctly when they state: “Music has magical powers to lift your body, mind and soul”. With this objective at heart, the essence of being a Starling Voice is community, where singing is the bridge that unites us all. Starling combines this sense of community with inspiring practices, mouthwatering harmonies, and outstanding performances.
Read MoreJoining a group setting can feel overwhelming for introverts. Trust me, I know. I'm a choir leader and group facilitator who adores leading the Starling Arts community. But I'm also an introvert who draws much of her energy from being alone. I'm here to tell you that introverts can thrive in a choir setting!
Read MoreSo 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 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 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 MoreWe’ve all been on hundreds of Zoom calls in the last year, so we’re sharing 10 of our tried and tested favourites to help you break the ice on your next Zoom session!
Read MoreAt Starling 10 in April 2020, there will be performances by our three community choirs and workplace singers, as well as a 'friends and family' choir performing at the concert. The Flock Choir will be made up of many alumni singers from the Starling community, as well as those in the wider community, including friends and families of our members.
Those taking part will get the chance to sing in the legendary Cadogan Hall, a magnificent venue, which will house our biggest audience ever! We're very excited to perform in such a stunning space with incredible acoustics and we are excited to expand our ‘Flock’ to include those who are not able to sing with us regularly. Find out how to take part!
Read MoreLong-time choir member Jess shares her story of how joining a Starling Arts choir in her spare time helped her professional life.
Read MoreStarling Arts connects people through singing! Find out more about our workplace singing experiences, choir community, singing workshops and annual Summer School.
