Manchester Mental Health Choir
Our new term will begin on Wednesday 4th September, 2019. Choir will run every Wednesday apart from half term, Christmas, Easter and Summer breaks. Please see the bottom of this page for exact venue, term times and start times. Choir rehearsal venues may be subject to change but will always be in a Central Manchester location. The majority of choir sessions will be at The Bridgewater Hall and 53Two Studios. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL triplecmanchester@gmail.com Exciting news! Bee Vocal - Manchester’s Mental Health Choir has created space for new members. If you are currently or have previously experienced mental health challenges or if you’ve supported a loved one through mental health challenges and you love singing then this is the choir for you!Bee Vocal is first and foremost a choir but we have purposefully created a safe, non-judgemental space where you can be surrounded by people who know what your facing without any questions asked. We’re back from summer break on Wednesday 4th September and we meet every Wednesday during term time. Doors open each Wednesday at 6:30pm with singing from 7pm until 8:30pm. There will be some rehearsals that take place in other Central Manchester locations.Beat the rush and register your interest today. www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/get-involved/community/bee-vocal-choir/ You can follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/beevocalchoir Can’t wait to sing with you! The Manchester Mental Health Choir meets every Wednesday during term time and each rehearsal is led by Musical Director Dan McDwyer. Dan is an established vocal coach, conductor and arranger currently holding position of Musical Director of several choirs including the Manchester Lesbian and Gay Chorus, Pendleton Contemporary choir, Manchester City Council choir and Deloitte staff choir. Dan has previously been Musical Director of Francis House Staff Choir and Parrswood Harmony choir who were featured on One Love Manchester. He has conducted choirs at most major stadiums and arenas across the UK, Working with choirs for Blue Peter and BBC Children in Need. His choirs and arrangements have featured with artists including Ariana Grande, Katherine Jenkins, Kerry Ellis, The Script and many others. Dan will be supported by Elaine Craig Graduate Psychologist and Ged Mulherin one of TripleC’s Workshop Leaders. Our aim is to create a safe, fun and non-judgmental environment for you to make new friends, share experiences and join together as one voice. Dan McDwyer is just the man to build your singing confidence. Psychology studies show us choirs have a positive impact on mental wellbeing. The new friendships remind people they are valued and belong. Singing relieves symptoms of anxiety and depression and group singing releases chemicals that make you feel happier. So put your hairbrush down and sing with us at the Bridgewater Hall every Wednesday from 7pm-8:30pm. Doors open at 6.30pm. Please register your interest through here on Eventbrite. If you have any questions please email triplecmanchester@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you all at the event. All we ask is a contribution of £1, your energy and your enthusiasm. Travel Information. The hall is situated on Lower Mosley Street in Manchester City Centre (postcode M2 3WS), opposite the Manchester Central Convention Centre (formerly GMEX). Car parks within easy walking distance. The closest Metrolink station is Deansgate-Castlefield (St Peter’s Square is also nearby). Manchester Oxford Road and Deansgate train stations are within easy walking distance. Visitors arriving at Manchester Victoria orManchester Piccadilly can catch the free Metroshuttle bus to the Bridgewater Hall. Bee Vocal - Manchester Mental Health Choir. Term Times September - December 2019. Choir will run every Wednesday during term time from September 4th - December 11th 2019. Doors open 6.30pm with singing from 7 - 8.30pm There will be no choir on Wednesday 23rd October ( half term break ). Sessions will be held at The Bridgewater Hall, with the exception of: September 11th ( 53two studios ). October 2nd ( 53two studios ). October 16th( 53two studios ). November 20th ( 53two studios ). November 27th ( 53two studios ). 53two studios, Old Colony House, South King Street, M2 6DQ ,Central Manchester. Venues are subject to change. TripleC will do our upmost to keep you all informed of any last minute venue changes and give as much notice as possible. Choir will break for Christmas on Wednesday 11th December. Choir will resume for Winter/Spring 2020 term early January. Dates To Be Confirmed.
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