Julia Buck

I am the Cheltenham Community Choir manager and have been since 2014, soon after the choir was established. I am a life member of CODS, having been with the society for more than thirty years, performing many times on stage, as well as directing 
shows and undertaking a number of other rolls in the production of shows with CODS and serving many years on the committee.

What’s it like to be in our choir? Well, apparently, it’s official. Singing in a choir is good for your well-being and I can certainly attest to that.  I believe it’s something to do with endorphins. I don’t know about all the scientific reasons but I do know that when I go to sing with the choir once a week I feel so energised and happy by the end of the evening. Even if it has been a very busy day and I’m tired, singing gives me such a lift. It’s great fun too and I love being with other people who all enjoy the same thing, plus I have made so many friends.

Our choir is led by Beverley our choir director and Anthony, our accompanist. They are a formidable pair and make coming to choir so enjoyable. The music we sing is another reason I love being part of CCC. We sing many show songs but we mix it up with other numbers too which is always fun. When we perform our concerts, be it our summer or winter concert, or our smaller community singing events, I am always so proud of being a part of this wonderful choir.