We aim to support each other to reach our creative potential, and to make music and sing together because it makes us feel good. Group singing and music making can, and does, change lives – the social, physical and emotional benefits are substantial.
We are Freedom Of Mind Community Choir! We sing because it makes us feel good. We’re a welcoming, inclusive community choir which provides regular group singing and other musical activities, on a pay what you can afford basis, to maintain and improve members’ physical and mental wellbeing, as well as their musical understanding, performance and singing skills.
Membership is open to anyone aged 18+, residing in or near Falkirk, with a special welcome, & priority places, for people with lived experience of mental ill health. Established on 4th December 2015, we became an independent community choir in 2019 and an unincorporated association in February 2021.
Our Aims
We aim to:
- Have fun!
- Create a sense of belonging and positive relationships among members to helptackle isolation and loneliness
- Provide challenging but achievable songs, and performance experiences, whichincrease the self-confidence of members
- Enrich the lives of others through performances in the local and wider community
- Actively recruit new members through performances, press releases and positivepublicity
- Challenge the stigma of mental illness through performances, press releases andpositive publicity
Based in Camelon Parish Church Hall, Falkirk, we currently meet most Wednesday afternoons to sing together (socially distanced, with ventilation when possible – masks optional). Each rehearsal session starts at 2.30 pm and includes physical and vocal warm ups, learning new repertoire, singing through old favourites and a social refreshment break!
We also try to spread joy through regular performances in a range of settings – from care homes and community celebrations to ticketed concerts!
Sessions are led by our Music Directors, Mariot Dallas and Kim Edgar.
Link to: Join Our Choir
Join
New members are very welcome – get involved today and discover the benefits of group singing for yourself!
Link to: Become A Volunteer
Volunteer
We are happy to welcome enthusiastic volunteers who can support the success of our choir.