So, You Want to Start a Choir?
/
The team from Starling Arts offer some pointers on starting a choir, exploring some of the decisions you will need to make in order to get you started.
Read More
Looking for a post on a specific topic? You can filter our blog by category below:
Introvert Vs Choir: Can I Join a Choir if I'm an Introvert?
/
Joining 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 More10 Reasons to Join a Choir Post Lockdown
/
Have 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 MoreJoining the Dots - How to Make Friends after a Pandemic
/
The 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 MoreIntroducing: The Starling Voices!
/
Starling 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 MoreSinging, Joy and a Global Pandemic
/
Sing Happy is all about the way we use our voices for joy. In this month’s blog post we address the unique experience of singing, joy and a global pandemic.
“When I started a new, playful relationship with singing in a world of Covid-19 by pushing the boundaries and reconnecting with the essence of raising our voices together, I was able to expand my horizons and restore some joy to my singing and group facilitation too. Now I relish the challenge…”
Read MoreResilience - the hidden benefit of the choir
/
This International Stress Awareness Week we’ve been reflecting on this year’s theme of ‘Resilience; the power to succeed.’
Resilience might not be the first word you associate with choirs, but our experience of singing with groups for ten years has taught us that singing has a tangible impact on our resilience and our ability to bounce back stronger when challenges arise.
Read MoreWhat a Choir Rehearsal Looks Like
/
We share how and why a Starling Arts choir rehearsal has come to be shaped as it is
Read MoreChoreographing for a Choir
/
At Starling Arts choirs, we bring music to life using many performance techniques, including dance and movement. There are many things to consider when adding movement or dance to a choir song, yet it is possible to create effective routines to enhance modern choral music.
While every choir - and every song - is different, we share some of the things we’ve learnt while choreographing for choirs and singing groups over the past decade.
Read MoreChoir - More Than a Place to Sing!
/
This World Mental Health Day, we reflect on all of the added benefits that come with singing in a choir!
Read More