There’s a big, big sound that will be coming from the west side of town next month, when the Wyndham With One Voice choir moves into its new headquarters in Werribee.
To be precise, the choir has already been on the west side of town in Tarneit West, but is relocating to the centre of Wyndham at Wayaperri House in Werribee in early February.
Musical director Steph Payne said being based in Werribee would help the choir attract more members.
“Many of us already live in Werribee and we’ve had lots of inquiries from people who just found it too hard to get to Tarneit,” said Ms Payne of the choir which currently has 16 members, but is hoping to expand to 30 or 40.
With One Voice Wyndham began last year and is part of a national network of community choirs catering for people of all abilities, cultures, backgrounds, vocal ranges, ages and genders.
There are no auditions, lyric sheets are provided and as Steph Payne explained, even singing ability isn’t a necessity.
“We don’t care if you can sing or not,” she said.
“We know that everyone can sing but people don’t always believe that. Our collective sounds great.”
The choir often performs with minimal or no musical accompaniment and Ms Payne said soul was their favourite genre.
“It just feels really good to sing, it’s really satisfying and joyful.”
The choir’s first meeting at Wayaperri House will be from 7pm to 8pm on Tuesday February 6.
The first two meetings are free and from then on require a donation.
Cade Lucas.
