There are many reasons to sing in a choir.
A few are Worship | Community | Health.
Most of us have experienced how music connects us to the heart of God, but did you know that studies in science show that choral singing improves our mood, with a decrease in stress, depression, and anxiety. These effects are often attributed to the deeper breathing associated with singing. Singing in a group offers us a sense of belonging to something bigger than ourselves. It helps us feel that the larger community needs us. You are needed - and life is better together.
Beyond these psychological effects, our physical health is also impacted for the better: lower blood pressure, increased blood oxygen saturation, elevated immunity, higher pain thresh-hold, stronger respiratory muscles, etc. Music-making produces measurable changes in the brain! These changes positively impact our ability to heal after strokes, and all of these factors can lead to a more profound sense of well-being and overall happiness.