Choristers - Why not Join us?

Members of the 80-strong Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir come from all walks of life, electricians, accountants, decorators, pilots, teachers, IT Gurus, marketing consultants, journalists and even a chaplain.  We all share a common interest, the love of singing.  Why not join us?  We’ve heard all the excuses, “I can’t sing well enough”, “I’m too busy”, “I can’t read music” etc. just forget these for a moment and read on.

Health - there are many articles extolling the health benefits of singing.  Singing like yoga involves good breathing techniques and helps to alleviate conditions such as asthma and stress whilst at the same time promoting a feeling of wellbeing. 

Camaraderie - When the choir was surveyed on what they enjoyed, camaraderie was top of the list.  The common purpose and team work pull us together.

Doing good - most of us like to do something for charity.  The choir raises thousands of pounds each year and provides enjoyment to audiences small and large. 

Venues - Albert Hall, St Albans Abbey, Wells Cathedral, The Eden Project, The Swan Theatre, Jersey, Llangollen; Cornwall and Cardiff’s Llandaff Cathedral and Millennium Centre to name but a few.

Achievement - We’ve made 3 of our own CDs and appeared in several others, most recently with the London Welsh MVC at the 2006 Festival of 1000 Voices at the Albert Hall.  

Hobby - every man needs a hobby, singing is one that can last a lifetime and rarely results in injuries!  It is also one partners can feel a part of, many wives actively encourage their husbands to join!

Enjoyment - with all the other benefits it’s very easy to forget how enjoyable singing is!!  Very few people fail to derive enjoyment from singing whether it be at a football or rugby match, carol singing at Christmas, or even just in the shower.

Trendy – yes following the success of the BBC programme The Choir and Men Aloud’s victory in Last Choir Standing it is now trendy and the in thing for men to sing!

Most men can sing especially when supported by learning CDs and line practice (reading music is not essential).  Are you really too busy to invest a couple of hours a week for a healthy, lifetime hobby, making new friends, doing some good whilst visiting splendid venues and enjoying yourself and achieving along the way?!   

We meet at 7.45 on Wednesdays at the Wesley Methodist Church, Priory Road, High Wycombe HP13 6SE; parking is available in the Hamilton Road School slightly further up Priory Road.

For more details email Craig Lewis
or call Craig on 01628 528550.