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Many adult singers come to us afraid to sing. Something in their younger life has haunted them and they hold back from the enriching experience of singing with others. It is our hope that BYOBaby will open both adults and children to the power of singing together, so that it’s something they continue to share at home and throughout life.
Read MoreAt Starling Arts, we constantly work with groups of all ages, backgrounds and experiences and value the importance of a strong and connected group. While we ultimately get groups singing, here are our five pointers to establishing and nurturing connections when leading or working with any group, from first impressions to lasting relationships.
Read MoreStarling Arts had the privilege of being part of a very special event on Friday 6th November in the heart of Spitalfields Market. To mark the 50th anniversary of the incredible charity Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) over 150 voices rang out in a flashmob and performances in the market - just in time for the weekend and a sponsored 'sleep in' at Christ Church Spitalfields to raise money for the charity's ongoing work supporting people recovering from addiction by helping them to get clean and sober, develop self-respect and hope for a much better future.
Read MoreIntroducing BYO Baby, a brand new morning singing group for parents and babies at Lucky Voice Islington.
Read MoreOver the past five years we've discovered that singing with others, far from wasting time, creates time. It energises, refreshes and creates new bonds, shared understandings and platforms for meaningful communication. The extraordinary experience of singing in a group brings those taking part very much into the present, away from the worries of yesterday's proposal or tomorrow's team meeting. These are just some of the many reasons around 4.5% of Europe's population - that's 37 million people - engage in group signing activities. Are you missing out by only singing in the shower?
Read MoreThe Starling Arts choirs will be travelling from London on a concert tour of Paris in May 2016!
Over 50 adult performers from across our three evening show choirs will be visiting Paris for sightseeing, a good dose of Disneyland and to perform a series of concerts!
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Dawn Chorus was born in June, a collaboration with rock heroes Rockaoke at the brilliant central London venue The Phoenix Cavendish Square. And the interactive morning singing sessions are back, starting again on Tuesday 22nd September at 7.30am. The best way to banish the blues? Belt out a rock anthem with a group of likeminded commuters. Never have you needed caffeine less than after a morning spent singing, so we hope you will set the alarm and join us for the most energising morning you can experience in London!
Read MoreWe had such a brilliant time running this year's Summer School in Devon - a production of Seussical put on in just nine days of rehearsal!
Check out what we got up to in our Seussical video trailer and album with over 150 rehearsal, backstage and performance photographs!
Read MoreWe are both thrilled to be directing and producing a production of Seussical which is staged by our biggest company yet, with over 45 young performers and backstage crew from Chagford and the surrounding area taking part. We will put the show together over ten days of intensive rehearsals for the youngsters, culminating in four performances.
Read MoreA look back at 2015!
Starling Arts has always been about people and about community. Whilst group singing serves that and has brought all our performers and audiences together over the years, it’s the community spirit at the heart of all it that truly makes Starling Arts fly.
Read MoreStarling Arts connects people through singing! Find out more about our workplace singing experiences, choir community, singing workshops and annual Summer School.
