Singing For the Soul

There's nothing that can't be made better by singing in a choir. Give me a problem and it'll seem less worrying after a good sing. Give me happy news and song will only serve to make me feel more joyful. Singing is the ultimate tonic, and put a group of singers in a room - pow - that's a whole cocktail of happiness right there.

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Friends of High Five

In 'High Five' you will experience the very best songs that have been performed by our choirs over the last five years, along with new material and other special guests, including members of our youth Summer School casts, past and present. Needless to say, it's going to be an electrifying event with well over 100 performers in a stunning, historic theatre with a live professional band. Have we got you excited yet? 

You can support Starling Arts' fifth anniversary concert by becoming a 'Friend of High Five'!

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Stage Fright - your trip to the zoo and other solutions

Stage Fright - your trip to the zoo and other solutions

In my experience of working with hundreds of amateur performers (and having been overwhelmed by my own nerves from time to time!), I’ve seen how nerves can make a performance - it’s just a matter of grabbing them by the scruff of the neck and putting them to good use. Here are our top tips!

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