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Do you enjoy singing in the shower, in the car or at the football?


Why not learn a new skill, or revisit an old one, with the support of a choir around you?

Joining the Hampshire and Surrey Hills Men’s Choir is about more than music. You’ll see in the video above that it’s about learning, friendship, the sense of wellbeing from singing together, and the excitement of performing while raising money for good causes in the local community.

Why Join?

  • Join a thriving male-voice choir that’s growing in size, skill and spirit.
  • No audition, just a commitment and willingness to learn.
  • No need to read music. Regular rehearsals and practice tracks make it easy to learn the pieces.
  • Our professional Musical Director leads with skill and humour, helping us to build confidence and understand the music more deeply.
  • Enjoy singing everything from male-voice classics to folk, popular songs, and fresh new repertoire.
  • Support from a friendly buddy when you join, along with section leaders and fellow members.
To find out more about the choir see About Us.

Much More than Making Music

Membership is more than music. It brings friendship, a sense of achievement and a real boost to your wellbeing, with studies highlighting a wide range of benefits and showing that singing can:
  • Lift your mood and reduce stress by releasing the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals.
  • Improve breathing and posture by exercising the lungs and encouraging better alignment.
  • Support health and immunity by lowering blood pressure, easing pain, and strengthening the immune system.
  • Sharpen memory and support mental health by engaging the brain and reducing symptoms of anxiety.
  • Build confidence and connection by fostering trust, friendship, and a strong sense of belonging.
If you'd like to read more, the University of Oxford explains the science, Opera North share ten inspiring reasons why it’s good for you, and the BBC highlights how singing helps everything from immunity to mental health.
 

What to Expect

The best way to see if the choir is right for you is to arrange to come to a rehearsal. You’ll find plenty of people ready to help you settle in.

“As someone new, I have been able to see the improvement, understanding and pleasure that comes from singing together. I was accepted into the choir with only the basics of music and singing. Before, I sang, but could not sing. They encouraged me to try and sight read, and although not great, I am on my way” - John

To find out more about what happens at a rehearsal, and where to find us, see Visit a Rehearsal.

Ready to Join?

If you’d like to give it a try, email us at recruitment@hampshireandsurreyhillsmenschoir.org.uk and we’ll be in touch to arrange your first visit.