The Adams Elm choir is still singing!
Last week, The Adams Elm Choir treated us to a second performance of some of their favourite songs from the stage. From Les Misérables to Shrek, they sang a collection of nine songs, and we even recorded some so that you can enjoy the performance if you weren’t there!
After the performance we were treated to a specially made cake and tea to celebrate the choir, and I got to catch up with some of the members. The choir is made up of some Adams Elm residents as well as other members of the community that have since joined, taking the choir from strength to strength. When asked why they joined the choir, here’s what some members told me:
“I was a bit nervous at first, but they are such lovely people and I look forward to it every single week. It offers warmth and fun and Ashley is just terrific. I had some bad health and this choir lifted me back up.”
“I’ve always enjoyed singing, even at school, and I don’t have a spectacular voice but in a choir, you’re covered!”
“I’ve come from Shoeburyness, and this offers great wellbeing and socialising, it’s a nice way to spend retirement. Singing is good for the soul”
We can’t wait to hear some of their Christmas carolling at the end of the year! The choir are always looking to welcome new members who may live at Adams Elm House, or who live locally and can travel to the rehearsals. The choir meet every Thursday between 2pm and 3:30pm – the more the merrier!
If you would like to watch a clip of their performance, you can find it on YouTube: Adams Elm Choir - The Bare Necessities - YouTube