Windrush Choir Website

Mature black women and men singing in church choir

Windrush

Heritage

Choir

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No auditions, no sheet music, no judgement,

no experience required.

Come celebrate

the Windrush 75th Anniversary with song

Help us raise the roof and bring joy across the West Midlands, as we celebrate the Windrush 75th Anniversary with song.

Windrush Heritage Choir is pleased to be part of the city-wide celebrations and we invite you to be part of this fabulous series of events.

The choir rehearses weekly at various locations and is open to everyone.

Join us and gain:

A professional vocal teaching team and 1-2-1 training
Special guest master classes
Light exercise and well-being
Regular performances
Solo opportunities

For more info please call 07396 199 317 or email info@windrushchoir.com

About Us

Singing is simply the best

way to release stress,

meet new people and

build confidence.

Healing starts here.

Artist Director

Clyde ”JJ” Forde has been helping singers transform their voices for over 30 years.

Health and Nutrition

Share healthy eating and nutrition tips to support good mental health, a strong physical body and the development a robust vocal ability.

1-2-1 Vocal Coaching

supported by a trained vocal coach, utilise a person centred approach to develop your confidence and vocal range.

Master Classes

Gain tips and insight from amazing singers and artists in various genres each month at Master Class sessions.

Make New Friends

Meet like minded people who share a passion for singing and Caribbean history from around the West Midland.

Benefits of choral singing

Improving breathing, posture, and muscle tension
Regulating the heart rate
Working as an effective pain killer
Sustaining a healthy immune system
Improving symptoms of chronic diseases
Improving the overall status of our physical health
Improving memory (and symptoms of dementia too!)
Being therapeutic
Reducing stress levels and depression
Improving our overall sense of happiness and wellbeing
Broadening social networks
Deepening a sense of togetherness, community, and belonging
Improving our overall feeling of social well-being

Stress

Relief

Brain

Lungs

Immunity

Musicianship

Pain

relief

Focus

Heart

Communication

Community

Building

Wellbeing

Empowerment

Memory

Identity

Mood

Booster

Social

Skills

Language

Development

About Us

National Windrush Day on Thursday 22 June 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the passengers of the Empire Windrush to the UK, a significant part of British history that everyone should be informed about.

On Saturday 17th June 2023 Bright Young Minds and follow local community organisations will be hosting the Windrush Heritage Festival celebration in Calthorpe Park, Edward Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 9LF, starting at 12 noon - 5pm.

The event will recognise 75 special guest local Windrush generation residents with a high tea, guest speakers and live performances from Windrush Heritage Choir, steelpan players and other local artists.

Windrush Heritage Choir is a project delivered by Bright Young Minds, a registered UK Charity located in Birmingham, working with Black, BAME and vulnerable children, young people and families.

The choir is led by Clyde “JJ” Forde an established Artistic Director with over 30 years of experience conducting choir performances including The Sargents Cancer Appeal Concert at the Royal Albert Hall with over 500 singers and the BBC’s Children in Need.

JJ and his team are trained vocal coaches and experienced musicians.

Windrush Heritage Choir is a project delivered by Bright Young Minds Black led charity working in Birmingham and Sandwell for over a decade.

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