02/10/2026
Did you see this lovely article about VoxChoir in the Brookwood News? 💛
A powerful testament to the joy, connection and community that comes from being a Voxy! 🎶✨
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👀 Full wording of article below
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VoxChoir saved my life
If you’d told me a few years ago that I’d one day write about a choir feeling like family and saving my life, I wouldn’t have believed you.
When I joined VoxChoir, I was at quite a low point in my life. I was immediately struck by how friendly and welcoming everyone was. The music, the laughter and the wonderful harmonies gave me something to look forward to, and I found myself gradually becoming part of this amazing group of people.
A few months later, my mental health took a turn and I was signed off work. I’m a private person, so I didn’t tell people what was happening. Instead, I retreated to bed and missed many weeks of rehearsals.
But the choir noticed I was gone.
Members checked in on me regularly, and eventually I felt safe enough to share that I was struggling with depression. They offered friendship and practical help to get me back to rehearsals.
That might sound like a small thing, but it wasn’t.
At a time when I felt very alone, knowing that people noticed my absence, cared about me and wanted me back made a huge difference. Vox gave me a sense of belonging when I desperately needed one.
When I returned to choir, it was magical. I cannot express what it felt like to realise that I was genuinely part of a family. Since then, I’ve laughed, danced and even cried during rehearsals. There’s no judgement. People care — truly care — about each other.
Regardless of how I feel when I arrive at choir, I almost always leave feeling better.
And that is why I say VoxChoir saved my life.
I’m not suggesting that singing is a replacement for professional mental-health support. It isn’t. But sometimes, when someone is struggling, it can be the human connection around them that makes all the difference. Having somewhere to go. Having people who notice when you’re missing. Having a reason to get out of bed and something to look forward to.
For me, VoxChoir is that place. VoxChoir doesn’t just give me music. It gives me connection, friendship, belonging and hope when I need them most. I am really looking forward to the new term to start and would love to meet you there too!
VoxChoir meets in Fleet, Yateley and Brookwood, Woking. For more information visit www.voxskool.com
