Sing Out Choir
The Sing Out Choir is the only all-inclusive dementia choir, community based, west of the Blue Mountains.
Choir has been running for 2.5 yrs, and in January 2025, Sing Out Choir incorporated as a Not-for-Profit registered charity, with DGR1 status.
Anne Gemmell, Founder and Coordinator of the choir, is supported by two professionals, Camilla Ward, Conductor and Sharon Simons, Pianist. Together, they are dynamic, as they nurture the community choir family through their weekly music sessions.
Sing Out Choir is held every Tuesday from 11am – 1245pm, which includes lunch, commencing at 1210pm. 31 dedicated Volunteers, prepare and serve delicious sandwiches, cakes/slices, tea and coffee.
Approximately 150 – 170 members attend choir each week.
Sing Out Choir performs at various events throughout the year.
- https://www.hollandopengarden.com.au/about
- https://www.dubbophotonews.com.au/socials/sing-out-song-dance-and-smiles
- https://www.hollandopengarden.com.au/
- https://www.facebook.com/hollandopengarden/
Choir provides a dance segment for those interested in a waltz. This is a very popular time. We are seeing people who have difficulty with mobilization, wanting to be involved in this activity. Carers witness seeing there love one shine as they waltz together.
Choir also provides a MIC time segment for anyone interested in showcasing their talent. This is proving to be very successful, and people are expressing how they want to spend their weeks practicing at home, prior to singing at choir. Also, some participants are working together, therefore forming friendships from choir.
The Sing Out Choir is about having fun, enjoying the company of others, ensuring people feel relaxed and that they feel a part of a local community.
Contact
To find out more, contact:
Anne Gemmell
51 Sheraton Road, Dubbo NSW 2830
