Community | Contemporary | Choral
OUR AIMS
Combating social isolation
Working in the care homes and sheltered accommodation throughout Yeovil and beyond, The Phoenix Voices are bringing great and relevant music to those who might not usually have access to it. From those affected by social isolation to those living with mental ill-health the choir challenges this through musical participation and leadership, making a real impact in the lives of those around us.
Some choir members have, or have had experience of mental health difficulties themselves and have participated in an undergraduate study for Psychology of Music on 'Choral Singing as a Therapeutic Intervention' which demonstrated 19 positive effects, including enhancing mental health, coping strategies, confidence and friendships as well as combating loneliness and isolation for people of all ages.
Raising money for their community work, the choir seek to combat social isolation in the elderly and stigma and isolation faced by those living with mental ill-health through music, either in performance or recruitment.
Co-op Community Fund
Each year the Co-op selects a number of community groups and projects across the country to support, and then offers its members the opportunity to support one of these causes. In both 2022 and 2024, The Phoenix Voices were incredibly proud and grateful to be one of the chosen causes. In 2022, we held weekly choral workshops at Wessex House in Somerton, and in 2024 we held weekly choral workshops at St Margaret's Hospice in Yeovil.
The money raised allowed us to carry out our project plans on both occasions, with weekly choral workshops, and culminating in a concert for the residents and patients!
Click on the links below to see more about the individual projects.
St Margaret's Hospice
SHERBORNE HOUSE CARE HOME
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“The Phoenix Voices and their unique sound make a significant impression with their music. Their performances contain a vocal maturity and contemporary creativity that exudes confidence and originality.”
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us in raising this money and allowing us to make a difference!