Welcome to Sing for Happiness!Looking for a way to lift your spirits and meet new people? You’ve come to the right place.
Founded by Rebecca Hitchcock in September 2023! 

Sing for Happiness is a friendly ensemble where voices unite in melody and spirit. 

No auditions required. Just come and sing! In a supportive and inclusive environment, we invite everyone to experience the joy of singing together. 

Our ensemble offers a place for everyone to connect with each other and share their love for music.

A little about us, and a few frequently asked questions

Our community choir is located in Purley, and I offer hybrid sessions if you are unable to attend a session. Our goal is to spread joy through song, so join us to experience the harmony of collective singing! No previous experience or music reading skills are required, just join us and you'll feel uplifted.

Welcome to Sing for Happiness!

Join us for a joyous choral experience that thrives on flexibility, freedom, and the joy of singing a diverse range of songs. 

Sing for Happiness is an adult choir that gathers every two weeks, creating a relaxed and friendly environment for all. 

We believe in cultivating a joy for song by creating diverse spaces where every voice can thrive.

Our Essentials

  • Expert Guidance: Benefit from extensive professional teaching experience.

  • Engaging Sessions: Experience fun and fulfilling 90-minute vocal sessions.

  • Inclusive Resources: All lyrics and music are provided.

  • Personalised Communication: We prioritise bespoke interactions with our members.

When & Where We Meet

  • Time: Every other Friday from 12 PM to 1:30 PM.

  • Term Dates: We typically conduct 6-7 sessions per term, aligned with the school academic calendar (Summer, Autumn, and Spring).

  • Venue: Christ Church Hall, 859-887 Brighton Rd, Purley CR8 2BN. Accessibility provisions are available throughout the venue.

  • Directions Here

Why Meet Bi-Weekly?

To reduce our carbon footprint and the fatigue of weekly rehearsals, we meet every two weeks. This allows for a more relaxed atmosphere and minimises travel. On alternate weeks, we may offer online catch-up or sectional rehearsal sessions as needed.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

Worried about your first visit? Don't be! Our choir is a friendly, welcoming community eager to meet new members.

Your first session is available at a discounted rate of £5. 

You will meet our Choir Leader, Rebecca, and connect with our welcoming members. I’ll ensure you receive all necessary information before your session for a smooth and enjoyable experience, including a Supportive Follow-up after your first time with us.

Musical Literacy

No need to worry if you can't read music; our sessions are designed for everyone, and teaching is done in a call-and-response method.

Membership Options

Membership fees support our efforts to continually learn new music and create a welcoming community. Your fee also includes your sheet music if you wish to have this instead of lyrics.

Membership Type
Cost
Best For...
Monthly Membership
£25 / month (Direct Debit)
Perfect for regular attendees; most cost-effective.
Pay-As-You-Go
£15 / session (Flexi Member)
Suits those who can only attend sporadically.

Concession Rates

We offer approximately 30% off for full-time students and others on low income or disability allowances. Please contact Rebecca directly for more information.

Accessing Music Resources

  • Full Members: Access to all resources through our private website.

  • Flexi Members: Access to Lyrics & Full ensemble MP3s via a private Google Drive link.

  • Sheet Music: Need formal notation? Just ask your Choir leader, Rebecca.

Beyond the Music: Social Events

We believe in the power of community. Our social events include singing walks, charity events, and coffee mornings. Singing outdoors during warmer seasons is a wonderful way to combine socialising with nature. At Sing for Happiness, you’ll create lasting friendships while embracing the fun of singing!

We look forward to welcoming you!

What Sing for Happiness choir offers you!

**We offer a range of payment plans to accommodate our members' needs. Discover our Hybrid choir, which is connected to our LIVE face-to-face rehearsals. KEEP SCROLLING!**  

Find out more with Sing for Happiness

The mission of Sing for Happiness is to use music to uplift and inspire you as an individual, as well as the buzz of being part of a choir.

What you get for 360 inclusive membership

Membership 360: All inclusive

What you get for FLEXI membership P.A.Y.G

Drop is sessions: No commitment required & no monthly subscription. Ideal if you can only attend 3 or less sessions out of the term.

Performances (these are not compulsory)

Deliver memorable performances that create lasting memories.

Christmas Carol singing

A festive experience of joy & togetherness: Christmas Carol singing, perfect for families & friends to spread holiday cheer!

Charity events

Organising and hosting charity events to make a positive impact.

Hybrid sessions

Experience the best of both worlds with Hybrid sessions, combining the benefits of face-to-face interaction and the convenience of virtual participation.

  **Echoes of Our Music: Live from the Caves**

**Discover Our Music from the Caves**

We are excited to share a recording of our songs captured in the unique ambiance of the caves. The echoes created a beautiful sound, enhancing the experience. I love the raw vocals and we managed to capture pure live performance that reflect the energy of the moment. We truly enjoyed ourselves and hope you feel the spirit of our music!

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Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Choir day to day runnings....

Meet the Team: In the photo, from left to right, we have Tracey, Kelly, Rebecca (in the middle), and Wendy on the far right. Kelly and Wendy handle the administrative tasks and payments, while Tracey organises our choir's social events. Rebecca is the Choir Leader and the founder of Sing for Happiness. We are excited to work together and look forward to a wonderful fun times.

Our Repertoire

Repertoire: 

Adiemus : Karl Jenkins

Country Roads : John Denver

Walking in Memphis: Marc Cohn

Anyway: Martina McBride

Empire State of Mind: Alicia Keys

Ironic:  Alanis Morissette

Lifted: Lighthouse Family

Rolling In the Deep: Adele

Jar of Hearts : Christina Perri

Stand by Me: Ben.E.King

When the Going gets Tough: Billy Ocean

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Membership options within our choir

£15

P.A.Y.G payment in advance

  • P.A.Y.G. drop-in session booking advance
  • In the event that you are able to attend only 3-4 sessions out of the term, this would be ideal for you.
  • Lyrics and MP3 ensembles are accessible via a private Google Drive
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£25.00Month

360 Allrounder membership

Welcome

  • You get a lower monthly payment and the peace of mind that your membership is covered.
  • All the music resources you need are available 24/7
  • Access to a private Website.
  • On the first of every month, direct debits are taken through GoCardless.
GoCardless Direct Debit: Click here
£12

P.A.Y.G for a Hybrid choir session

  • You will be participating in a LIVE choir session via Zoom.
  • The camera will be facing Rebecca, the choir leader, and you will need to be muted during the music teaching.
  • Please note that if you sign up for a 360 Membership, this Hybrid facility is included as part of your membership.
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The journey I took to establish my choir, Sing for Happiness.....

My journey into how I set up my choir......

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F.A.Q.s

This is an excellent first basic guide. You can sing into your computer. Click on the link below:
https://www.tonegym.co/tool/item?id=vocal-range-test-tool

Have you heard these questions before?
1) What Voice type are you.... ?
2) What harmony section do you want to sing...?
3) What is is your vocal range....?

Ever stood there and had a blank look on your face? Maybe you're new to singing or it's been a while since you sang?

Well first of all the most important message to know is your voice changes. Just because you speak low, this does not mean you are a low singer and vice versa. Every voice has a low - med - high frequency. It's just about knowing how to use it correctly.

When you come for your first session you may find that the 90 minutes goes so fast you didn't really get a chance to sing much. This is like taking on anything new, you have to go at your own pace. If you are new into singing, I recommend trying any voice section first and let me know how you got on.

Within Sing for Happiness, these are the harmony sections: 
  • High Voice  (Soprano)
  • Middle - High voice (Alto)
  • Middle - low voice (Baritone / Tenor / Bass)
The things is each harmony section has a low range and a high range within, it all depends on the song and your voice. We can all sing a low to high range, but its about the good quality on the those notes.

Listed below are a few examples of pop artists' voice ranges:

  • High Voice :  Bee-gee's / Michael Jackson / Freddie Mercury  / Mariah Carey / Leona Louise

  • Middle - High : Amy Winehouse, Cher, Tina Turner / Adele / Michael Bublé

  • Middle - low: Barry Manilow / Barry White / Elvis Presley /  Frank Sinatra / Annie Lennox / Karen Carpenter / Toni Braxton

There is so much on the internet with regards to vocal coaches helping you with voice range. It's all about finding what feels comfortable for you when it comes to singing. During our choir sessions I will be able to help you with this. 

Feel free to contact me before session and I will listen to you on a one-on-one basis and help you find what is comfortable for you.


During my thirty years of teaching music, I have heard this phrase numerous times. It's one of those million-pound statements.

Let us change the scenario. Suppose you walk into a guitar lesson and say "I don't know how to play the guitar" and the teacher says "At the moment you can't but I'm here to assist & teach you, and you'll be playing songs in no time." You cannot walk into a guitar lesson and expect to be the next Eric Clapton. However, he had to begin somewhere....

Joining a choir is a little easier because there are other people to listen to and blend your voice to. But if you've never sung before, it can be very intimidating.
If you can talk you can sing! Heard that before? Well the truth of the answer is Yes this is correct. Singing is related to your voice, thats how the instrument is used, but is used differently to when we speak. When we speak we shorten words & vowels, whereas when we sing, we hold onto the vowels.
It would sound odd if you suddenly held onto a vowel in the middle of a spoken conversation. But when you put music to the sentence, it becomes a song.
This is where singing originates from. The vibrations are held on for longer. In my sessions, I will show you how to master your voice.


Having lyrics or a music score does not matter. What matters is what you prefer. However, you should be aware that a full score can contain 8 or more pages, so if you plan on printing it, keep this in mind.
It is also possible to have your musicla part on a single A4 sheet of paper, if you prefer.

Lyrics can sometimes be confusing as they cannot provide a complete picture of the musical score. However, everything is explained within sessions and recap tutorials.

Music resources include:

  • A Separate mp3 harmony part for you to practise along to
  • A Full harmony mp3 of the song 
  • A full PDF music score
  • Lyrics 
  • Your musical score part
  • Video tutorial 
  • Full in-depth teaching of your harmony part
  • Run-throughs with the other harmony parts
  • A conductor leading you 
  • A pianist 
  • A packed 90mins session full of fun & learning
  • Vocal Tips from your choir leader Rebecca
  • Help & Guidance throughout to help the learning of the song
  • A chance to catch up with friends
  • Singing together and hearing harmonies around you
  • A lovely venue
  • A Welcome desk as you come into choir

Autumn Term Dates 2025

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Have a listen

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Mp3 of the Ensemble in todays session. 1st July 2023

This recording is from our first session today 1st July 2023

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5 Reasons to join a choir!

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Benefits of joining a choir

Musicality

Mental Health

“If we could engage more and more people in singing, I’m sure we would have a healthier nation.”

Confidence

Belonging

Aerobic and toning

So, what are you waiting for?

Music arranging..

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Here is a glimpse into how I approach the beginings of my musical arrangements

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