Musichoir gave me a huge lift, sense of purpose, a challenge and,
most importantly, introduced me to the friendliest bunch of
people in both Glasgow and Ayrshire. Following a very difficult
time in my life, there was a period when I had to dig deep just
to get by. At times I felt extremely isolated/lost. By chance
I saw Musichoir perform in a concert and were immediately
bowled over by the most enthusiastic group of folk
from all walks of life, giving their all on stage.
I sang along gleefully, if rather badly, to 'Higher and Higher' etc. When Neil
turned round onstage and suggested to the audience that this
was a choir for everyone and 'please join us', it was a
no-brainer! I rather nervously joined up in January of 2014.
I had hardly stepped in the door and I was singing...and loving it! It's
hard to describe the wondrous feeling you experience when you're
surrounded by beautifully blended voices.
This is a special, special choir with so many special,
special people and my involvement in the choir has transformed
my life beyond belief.

I joined Musichoir in 2011/12 because I love singing. Musichoir has
helped me through difficult health issues and has helped
me forget them for a wee while. I have struggled with anxiety
issues which have became worse in the last year which
have partially stopped me taking part in concerts but I
was determined I would go back. So glad I did and also in all
the other concerts we have done in the past have helped me
cope. Also the support I have from folk in the choir have
helped me deal with things. I have time's I cope and times
I don't but try to distract myself with choir. I always at
some point are amazed how good we all sound when it all
comes together.

This is what the choir means to me, I was diagnosed with bipolar in
2012 ever since I can remember I struggled with severe
depression and manic highs and have had 2 failed attempts at
suicide. I live every day with crippling paranoia, I have a fab mental
health team whom I see monthly one of my friends
suggested the choir when it first started but I wasn't in a good place
to consider it. Few years down the line I'm in the choir
and absolutely love it my mental health team even notice
a big difference and my psychiatrist is so pleased with
my improvement he's looking to get me off lithium. I still
struggle with paranoia but I think that's life for me ! But the
choir has given me a quality of life that I never thought I
could have and wonderful friends and instead of having
suicidal thoughts I concentrate on making beautiful memories for
my children and grand children. I've even took the step to
push boundaries by auditioning for solo parts which amazed
my children. I don't know where I would be without musichoir x

It has been become much more than just a choir. It's the nights out,
the theatre trips, the charity fundraisers, book club.....Real
friendships have been forged all because we stand together to sing.

Musichoir has changed my life....and me....forever. Sounds dramatic
but so true. It has helped me through some sad and
difficult times by giving me joy, laughter, confidence and
many wonderful friends. Neil's teaching, encouragement
and sense of fun make Monday nights the
highlight of the week, can't imagine life without Musichoir!!