Do you enjoy singing and would love to be part of a community choir performing soul, gospel, jazz and the blues?
Formed in South Melbourne in 2001 and now based in Port Melbourne, the Melbourne Soul and Gospel Choir (MSGC) is recruiting new members.
The secular, non-auditioned diverse community choir is particularly seeking male singers (tenors and bass) to join its current group of over 70 members. Singers of varying experience come together on Tuesday nights to enjoy rehearsing under the musical direction of Dr Darren Wicks. A membership fee helps cover costs.
While gospel songs are part of the extensive repertoire, MSGC is not a church group. Singers from every ethnicity, musical background, gender and sexuality are welcome as long as they are aged 18 years or over and can sing in tune.
MSGC says less tangible benefits of singing in a choir can include:
- increased oxytocin levels (aiding bonding) and decreased cortisol (lowering stress)
- feelings of connection and flow improving mood strengthening sense of identity and helping long and short term memory
- exercising the brain as well as the body and improved breathing.
This is a chance to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for music and enrich your musical journey through vocal technique, musical understanding and the opportunity to perform at concerts and community events.
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Melbourne Soul & Gospel Choir (MSGC)