DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes People happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  Arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes People happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge the gap betWeen People experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help People connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, We can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs Are led by professional conductors and meet Weekly, fo...    Arent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes People happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creat...  Arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes People happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge the gap betWeen People experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help People connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, We can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs Are led by professional conductors and meet Weekly, fo...    Arent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes People happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creati...  Arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes People happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge the gap betWeen People experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help People connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, We can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs Are led by professional conductors and meet Weekly, follo...    Arent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes People happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creati...  Arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes People happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge the gap betWeen People experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help People connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, We can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs Are led by professional conductors and meet Weekly, follo...    Arent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes People happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creati...  Arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes People happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge the gap betWeen People experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help People connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, We can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs Are led by professional conductors and meet Weekly, follo...    Arent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes People happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creati...  Arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes People happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge the gap betWeen People experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help People connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, We can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs Are led by professional conductors and meet Weekly, follo...    Arent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">less

DID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes People happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creati...  Arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">moreDID YOU KNOW THAT SINGING CHANGES YOUR BRAIN? You’re invited to experience the joy, freedom and inspiration of song at your local With One Voice choir! Neuroscience proves singing makes People happier, healthier, smarter and more creative. Creativity Australia (www.creativityaustralia.org.au) is building a happier, healthier, more inclusive nation through the life-changing With One Voice program. We bridge the gap betWeen People experiencing disadvantage and those more fortunate through the neuro-scientific benefits of community singing. We build supportive networks that help People connect to brighter futures. Creativity Australia is delighted to offer a suite of With One Voice “how to” guide videos, resources and mentoring for individuals, groups and communities looking to start new, inclusive With One Voice choirs using our innovative social franchise model. Together, We can change the world… one voice at a time. With One Voice choirs Are led by professional conductors and meet Weekly, follo...    Arent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">less

Founded in 1993, Exeter Festival Chorus has gained a reputation as one of the liveliest and most adventurous choirs in the South West. EFC is a choir of around 75 singers, attracting People from all parts of the South West region. We perform with professi...  Arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">moreFounded in 1993, Exeter Festival Chorus has gained a reputation as one of the liveliest and most adventurous choirs in the South West. EFC is a choir of around 75 singers, attracting People from all parts of the South West region. We perform with professional orchestras and soloists, and aim to bring choral music of the highest quality to our audiences. Under the inspired and dynamic musical direction of Nigel Perrin, EFC has become one of the region’s most versatile and highly acclaimed choral groups. We provide a broad range of music for our audiences, covering a great variety of genres and periods; We revisit standard works within the choral repertoire and explore new challenges from the contemporary musical scene. We like to be stretched musically and technically and, above all, We strive to set ourselves high standards  Arent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">less

Praise to Thee, Lord Jesus, who in bitter pain, On the cross did suffer, and for our sake wast slain. Thou reign'st with God the Father in Eternity, Lead us, erring sinners, unto heav'n and Thee. Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison. (Lord...  Arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">morePraise to Thee, Lord Jesus, who in bitter pain, On the cross did suffer, and for our sake wast slain. Thou reign'st with God the Father in Eternity, Lead us, erring sinners, unto heav'n and Thee. Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison. (Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy). (Original words: Ehre sei dir, Christe der du littest Not) Sung at Canterbury Cathedral during our Royal School of Church Music Summer Course in 1986, under Martin How. I (David W Solomons) was one of the altos. John Huntley - a fellow alto - recorded this performance.  Arent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">less

[A version of this article first appeAred as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I like being in charge, as do most choir and singing workshop leaders. Our job mainly consists of telling People what to do and helping them to sing ...