Skylarks, the south Birmingham Community Choir who actively promote the healing combination of community, harmony, and song, are due to perform their original Christmas single ‘Carousel’ at a late night Bournville Christmas shopping event on Thursday 7th December from 6pm, outside Kafenion.
Skylarks have released this Christmas single ‘Carousel’ to commemorate their 10th anniversary. Choir leader Ness Parava wrote the song the same year she started the choir in 2013, to help people through tough times, after she herself had experienced the therapeutic benefits of singing.
Choir leader Nessa Parava said: “I started the choir after I’d had a long break from having any musical outlet, as I was just at home with my 3 children.”
“The choir was built out of wanting to be a therapeutic outlet, and because it’s about working together and the blend of voices, a supportive community has built up too.
“Skylarks choir is where you can go to let it all out and experience a real and obvious upshift in mood. It’s the song, the harmony, and the community; those three working hand in hand that is so uplifting.”
The choir is for everyone and from the outset Ness planned for the choir to be an uplifting experience, providing a creative outlet and a positive way to reflect on life’s struggles.
Choir members confirm this. Laura Palmer said: “Coming to Skylarks, you leave feeling lighter”.
She added: “Post Covid I had burnout and had lost all my joy. Coming to Skylarks it was like I’d found my soul again! I rediscovered my voice and my authentic self. It’s the cheapest form of therapy I’ve ever found!”
The choir is always looking for new members to join and as it is a community choir there are no auditions. If you are interested in joining in 2024 please email: skylarkssingers@gmail.com
The Christmas single is available now on all streaming platforms and Skylarks have also released two videos to accompany the single, available to watch on their YouTube channel.
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