It's about so much more than singing...
The Hygge Harmony Choir is a fun and friendly Community Choir rehearsing weekly in Stratford St Mary, between Colchester and Ipswich on the Essex / Suffolk border.
We generally sing ‘popular’ songs in harmony, with no requirement to read music. The sessions are very relaxed and really fun. There are no auditions and no one has to sing on their own! Our name ‘Hygge’ - pronounced Hooga, is a Danish word which means a feeling of wellbeing, joy and happiness. This is how some of the choir have described our group and I think it just about sums it up perfectly. Several of the choir have been singing together for a couple of years and we would love to welcome new members and hope that they enjoy it as much as we do! Whether you feel you can sing or not, you'll sound amazing when singing with a whole choir.
Join our Choir...
Make Friends, Feel Amazing, Boost Your Confidence and enjoy the many powerful health and wellbeing benefits that come from singing as part of a large group.
"When you sing as part of a choir, you don't just sound amazing... You feel amazing too!"
Where and When?
Hygge Harmony Community Choir meets each
Thursday at 7.15 pm - 8.45 pm at:
The Stratford St Mary Institute Hall .
The Row, Higham Road, Stratford St. Mary,
Colchester, CO7 6JU
The Institute is a great space with plenty of parking. It’s easily accessible from Colchester, Ipswich and surrounding villages, just off the A12. You are welcome to arrive at 7pm if you fancy a cuppa and a chat before we start at 7.15. We sometimes frequent the nearby pubs afterwards too!
If you would like any more information please feel free to email Jaquie or call me on 07535 256394. We look forward to welcoming you to Hygge Harmony.
Jaquie Lewis is an experienced choir leader and has been directing choirs for over 25 years. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Music and has taught music in the classroom at secondary school level for many years. Jaquie now works for Essex Music Services and enjoys; teaching one to one vocal lessons in secondary schools, delivering vocal workshops and leading several choirs. Her choirs have performed at many prestigeous venues including Disneyland Paris. Jaquie also enjoys amateur dramatics and in recent years has played the parts of Deloris in Sister Act and Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes.
Jaquie believes that singing in a choir should be accessible to everyone, whether they are accomplished singers or not, or have little or no experience. Reading music is not necessary, just a love of music, singing and being part of a group. She has a relaxed, enthusiastic and friendly style and brings out the best in all the choirs that she works with. She helps people build their self confidence and works hard to create a happy safe and enjoyable singing experience.
Hygge Harmony Choir Leader
Members of community choirs have reported enjoying a wide array of physical, emotional and mental health and wellbeing benefits. From feedback and research the powerful benefits of singing as part of a large friendly choir include:
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Boosts your self confidence
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Immediately lifts your mood
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A powerful feeling of wellbeing and joy
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Make new friends
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Feel Amazing
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Dissolve stress, anxiety and depression
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Laughter happens a LOT and it really is the best medicine
