Allegra Professional audio recording of the choir’s repertoire

Beneficiaries

  • Adults

    The recordings of the award-winning performances will benefit local and wider communities with the joy of music. This will draw members and audiences to participate in the choir and attend future performances, many of which raise funds for charities.

  • Other Charities or Voluntary Bodies

    The professional recordings will showcase the high-quality of the choir and be used to publicise fund raising activities for charities, which will draw larger audiences that would as a consequence support increased funds for the charities concerned.

  • The General Public / Mankind

    The professional recordings will be played on hospital and local radio stations. Providing a range of musical experience for listeners, including Welsh songs that will contribute to a strong sense of cultural identity.

  • Reach of your work

    Newport and surrounding areas

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

This project will promote the health and well-being benefits of singing in a choir. Professional recordings of some of the choir’s award-wining performances will contribute to a sense of cultural identity, particularly for Welsh pieces, for both the choir members and audiences. More women will be encouraged to join the choir and consequently benefit from being part of a safe supportive community. More will attend performances that can raise considerable funds for local charities.

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BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

500

Ongoing enhancement of cultural identity through music.

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£2,129.00

TIMELINE

Jun 2024 Onwards

Activity goals

Improved confidence and self-esteem for existing/new choir members – increased membership.

More members of the public experience hearing a range of music genres, larger audiences for events

Increased event audiences, more funds for local charities

Activity Actions

  • There are ‘bring a friend’ and free ‘taster’ choir sessions.

  • Social media for choir activities to share the joy of singing in a choir, encouraging new members.

  • Participating in TV and radio interviews to encourage new members and publicise performances.

  • Performing at a range of events and venues.

  • Contributing to press items about the choir, events, and the benefits of singing on well-being.

Activity details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Wales: Newport

IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Membership figures, members' feedback, concert attendance figures/feedback, charity funds raised.