Healing Choir – A new community arts project in Kilburn, London
Join Healing Choir Sundays at Kilburn’s Tin Tabernacle (Aug-Oct 2024) for communal vocalisation, breath, and movement. It’s free to attend & all are welcome!
What is Healing Choir?
Healing Choir is a vibrant community arts project offering weekly Sunday gatherings at Kilburn’s historic Tin Tabernacle. Funded by the One Kilburn Community Fund, these sessions are designed to foster community, creativity, and well-being through communal vocalisation, breath, and gentle movement
Date and Time:
Sessions run weekly every Sunday through October. Each session run from 10:30AM to 1PM.
Location:
The Tin Tabernacle, 12-16 Cambridge Avenue, London, England NW6 5BA
To book your place : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healing-choir-tickets-936100751547
What to Expect:
- Communal Vocalisation: Join your voice with others in a powerful, shared expression.
- Breath and Movement: Engage in gentle exercises that promote relaxation and well-being.
- Unique Sound Repertoire: Create original, collaborative vocal music through improvisation, experimentation and self expression.
Who Should Attend:
- Open to individuals of all abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
- Free participation for all community members.
Led by Local Artist & Composer Sharon Gal: Under the guidance of Sharon Gal, an experienced artist and composer, participants will embark on a journey of self-expression and collaborative practice. Supported by PAPRIKA Collective, the Healing Choir ensures an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.
Why Attend?
- Community Building: Connect with others in a supportive atmosphere.
- Health and Well-being: Experience the transformative power of communal vocalising and movement.
- Creativity: Contribute to the creation of a unique sound repertoire.
Access Information:
- Refreshments and light snacks will be available.
- There will be flexible seating arrangements with foldable chairs with backs.
- The building is wheelchair accessible. But unfortunately, the toilets are not wheelchair accessible.
- Limited spots available. Join the waiting list if sessions are fully booked.
- How to get to the Kilburn Tin Tabernacle: 5mins walk from Kilburn Park (Bakerloo Line) or Kilburn High Road Overground;10mins walk from Kilburn Station (Jubilee Line) or Brondesbury Overground; Easily accessed via bus routes 31, 316, 32, 328, 332 , 98, 16 and 206, stopping at Kilburn High Rd Cambridge Ave.
- Please let us know if you have any access needs/requirements via email at paprikacollective@gmail.com, so we are aware of the participants’ needs in advance.
Register Now and Be Part of the Healing Choir!
Sharon Gal is an interdisciplinary artist, performer, vocalist and composer, specialising in free improvisation and participatory, collaborative large group compositions. She works with voice, extended techniques, electronics, various instruments, field recordings and video; exploring presence, listening, embodiment, and the relationship between people, sound and space.
PAPRIKA Collective is an innovative arts-in-health organization based in Kilburn, London.
We co-design projects that act as catalysts for change in creative health and social care.
One Kilburn Community Fund supports local initiatives in Kilburn, fostering community development and enhancing the local environment through grants and engagement.