People in all cultures sing, for many reasons: to connect in community, to revive memories, to tell their stories, to express emotion, to celebrate life events… and some people don’t sing — also for many reasons. Let’s explore this a little, with a lot of singing, and a welcome to join in.

Dick and Cathy are co-directors of Victoria’s Gettin’ Higher Choir, Outside Voices and the Wednesday Evening Sing-In. Together with Denis Donnelly, they lead the Community Choir Leadership Training program.