Peachland Ward Choir

We invite YOU to be part of ward choir!


Beginning August 17th, we meet Sunday afternoons at 12:15 in the Relief Society Room (excluding Fast Sundays and Stake and General Conference Sundays).


Joining a ward choir is being part of a community of like-minded people who appreciate, and even prioritize singing praises to God. But we can, and do, accomplish much more. 


Together, we learn:

  • notes and words
  • the mechanics of singing as a group, beyond the accuracy of each individual note and word
  • how to communicate those notes and words in a way that amplifies their meaning for all who participate and listen
  • how to sing together to communicate with one voice, a voice to which  others can join their hearts

Our diligent efforts culminate in a beautiful blend of voices and hearts that glorify God and magnify the talents He has given to each of us. Participation is not about how well we can sing individually, it's about a desire to serve, to use and magnify talents, and to enjoy the gift of sacred music in our lives and shared experiences. It's about giving glory to God for His goodness and mercy, and we are rewarded with increased happiness, improved physical and mental health, and many other blessings. On many levels, singing changes us.


Studies show that singing together truly does make us happy. Really!


University of Oxford: Choir singing improves health, happiness
The Tabernacle Choir: Six Emotional and Physical Benefits of Choral Singing (references the CMUSE article, below)
The Chorus Impact Study: Singing for a Lifetime 
BYU Scholar's Archive, Journal of Nonprofit Innovation: Singing and Healing: Thought Paper
BYU-Idaho Speeches: Keep Singing!
I could go on.... XD

We'd love to share the joy with you. 'Come Be Happy With Us!' Adults and youth welcome.

 

"And they shall be filled with songs of everlasting joy." (D&C 133:33) 


~Melanie Marsh, ward choir director
~Carlene Payne, ward choir accompanist
~Chris Halladay, ward music coordinator






Note from Melanie:

Hello choir members - it's time to gather again!

I look forward to seeing all of you at our first rehearsal back on Sunday, August 17th at 12:15 in the Relief Society room.

Joining a ward choir is being part of a community of like-minded people who appreciate, and even prioritize singing praises to God. But we can, and do, accomplish much more. 


Together, we learn:

  • notes and words
  • the mechanics of singing as a group, beyond the accuracy of each individual note and word
  • how to communicate those notes and words in a way that amplifies their meaning for all who participate and listen
  • how to sing together to communicate with one voice, a voice to which  others can join their hearts

Our diligent efforts culminate in a beautiful blend of voices and hearts that glorify God and magnify the talents He has given to each of us. To communicate on this level, we need everyone present at as many rehearsals as personal circumstances allow. 

 

In short, WE NEED AND APPRECIATE EACH ONE OF YOU and miss you when you're not with us!!!

 

Participation in ward choir is not about how well we can sing individually, it's about a desire to serve, to use and magnify talents, and to enjoy the gift of sacred music in our lives and shared experiences. It's about giving glory to God for His goodness and mercy, and we are rewarded with increased happiness, improved physical and mental health, and many other blessings. On many levels, singing changes us.


If you're interested, studies show that singing together truly does make us happy. Really!


University of Oxford: Choir singing improves health, happiness
The Tabernacle Choir: Six Emotional and Physical Benefits of Choral Singing (references the CMUSE article, below)
The Chorus Impact Study: Singing for a Lifetime 
BYU Scholar's Archive, Journal of Nonprofit Innovation: Singing and Healing: Thought Paper
BYU-Idaho Speeches: Keep Singing!
I could go on.... XD

We'd love to share the joy. Please send or print and give the attached flyer (courtesy of Carlene - thank you!) to anyone you think of that would like to 'come be happy with us!' Spread the word!

 

"And they shall be filled with songs of everlasting joy." (D&C 133:33) 


~Melanie

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