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When Tony, a cherished member of our Everybody Sings! choir, asked if we could surprise his wife Pat with "their song" on their 60th wedding anniversary, we knew it would be a moment to remember. The song, I Love You Because , held deep meaning for the couple, and performing it live was a heartfelt gift that touched everyone present. This celebration was more than just a musical performance; it was a tribute to enduring love and shared memories. The Power of Music in Celebrat

Everybody Sings! Choir from Sutton Coldfield singing Can't Help Falling in Love. Music has a unique power to connect people across ages and backgrounds. Recently, our Thursday Everybody Sings! choir had the privilege to perform alongside Millie Royle during her final Conservatoire performance, an event that beautifully highlighted this timeless connection. Millie’s talent and passion for music shone brightly that afternoon, creating a memorable experience that celebrated not

What an amazing run up to Christmas we had with all our Everybody Sings! groups. We started our Christmas carolling on Thursday November 27th with our Solihull group enjoying a very festive sing at Notcutts Garden Centre. Fundraising for Age UK Solihull for the fourth year, it's always a happy event... and even Father Christmas kept putting in an appearance when it was song-appropriate! Next our Aldridge group were delighted to be invited to perform at the Acorns Children's H

Here’s why singing does more for your body than most people realize. When you sing, your body isn’t just creating sound — it’s activating a powerful chain reaction inside your immune system. The deep breaths you take while singing increase oxygen flow, reduce stress hormones, and signal your body to release endorphins that boost your overall mood. But the biggest secret? Singing has been shown to increase the production of antibodies, your body’s natural defense fighters, hel

This is a brilliant article by a fellow conductor which I wanted to share with you all... Usually, right before a concert, I remind singers that our goal is to give the community a gift, though I rarely elaborate on what that gift might be. WHY YOUR VOICE MATTERS Singers, every note you sing, every hour you spend rehearsing, every time you work on singing an "ee" through and “oo," and every moment you share your voice makes a difference. Your music touches people in ways word

What an amazing evening we had at our November concert !  Serenade Trio  On Saturday 15th November, we gave our most recent Serenade Trio performance at Emmanuel Church in Wylde Green. Our Trio of local singers  - Helen Williams (Soprano), Lisa Riley (Clarinet) and Clare Butteriss (Piano) - were joined by local musician Sara Wilander on the piano for an unmissable evening of music and performance. With Sara’s accompaniment, we delivered an unmissable combination of vocals, cl