Why we joined Birmingham Icknield Male Voice Choir

Jim has been singing in the choir for nine years. Having been best man to Dave and Dave to him, they lost contact before a reunion where Dave suggested Jim should come along and try the choir.
 
“It was exciting!” he said. “When I walked in they were singing Bohemian Rhapsody and I thought to myself, “am I going to be able to do this?” But I continued to give it a go each week and before I knew it, the weeks turned into years!
 
“It’s become a way of life. When I go on holiday now, every Tuesday night I’m thinking, “I should be at the choir now, it’s 7.30. I wouldn’t know what to do on a Tuesday without it.”

Photo: Dave and Jim

​“Singing is such a fantastic way of expressing yourself,” says Kim who joined the choir five years ago.
 
“The atmosphere is what keeps me coming back; it’s so warm and friendly. I’m constantly making new friends and having a laugh!
 
“It can be really daunting, especially as a young person if they don’t think they have a good voice, but it’s so friendly. You can take a backseat and get a feel for things whilst everyone helps you to find your own individual sound.” 

Photo: Some of our members. Kim is fourth from the right on the back row

​Ever wanted to try a new hobby? Come on down to The Grimshaw Room at 7.30pm on Tuesdays to try the choir out!