What a Session is Like
Fun, Free and Easy
It isn’t necessary to have any experience of singing or reading music to join in with our sessions. They are fun, free, non-obligatory and created to be enjoyable and beneficial for all who attend.
Face-to-face meetings
1.5 hours
When you arrive at the Emmanuel Centre you will always be welcomed with a personal greeting and a smile. We know the importance of making people feel right at home from the start and we pride ourselves on making that count.
Once everyone has taken their seats, our sessions take the form of some general chat, distribution of songbooks and introductions for any new attendees. We then have a brief physical (seated or standing), and vocal warm up led by one of our experienced singers.
Musical Accompaniment
Our pianist Steve is also on hand to provide background music.
If Steve is unavailable for that week, we have musical accompaniment in the form of a pre-recorded track.
Throughout the 1.5/2 hour session we sing familiar songs in order to evoke verbal and emotional memories. We also sing some newer songs to help challenge and extend skills.
Fun Socialising
At the end of our session, we gather together for refreshments for about half an hour. This provides an opportunity to socialise, discuss experiences and thus provide support to carers as well as the ‘cared for’.
Throughout the year we often have themed sessions too such as VE Day, Easter, Christmas etc., and we can’t forget our optional Christmas lunch!