Comments from a New MabeLady

Posted by Traci - one of the "novices" - on joining the choir six months ago.

There are three words to describe this brilliant experience so far...

 LAUGHTER....LEARNING....LOVE

LAUGHTER The ability to be able to laugh (loudly & frequently) is essential.

Apparently, as the inspirational Musical Director Manda explains to newbies - laughing helps you relax and breathe deeply to enable you to make even more jouful noise.....we do a lot of laughing .....it feels fab.

LEARNING Well to get from singing in the shower on my own to joining in with others I have needed to learn .....sooo many new things.

From breathing - which I did think I had got the hang of , but clearly hadn't quite ...to making weird shapes with my mouth to change sounds and singing like a bee ..which tickles....and lots of listening and reflecting on sounds I'm making .

And finally to cake making - yes the ladies are not only talented singers & musicians but also wonderful cooks...heaven.

LOVE It seems the key ingredient.

..... as in all you need to join in is the just to love to sing

..... as in the Ladies being so encouraging ,supportive and friendly

..... as in the wonderful connection and feel good factor of singing with others

.... as in feeling the camaraderie of being part of a special community

Thankyou Mabe Ladies

I'm off to practice ( I need loads)