Connecting through Song
Why join a choir?
Singing:
- Relieves stress
- Stimulates the immune system
- Increases pain threshold
- May reduce snoring
- Improves lung function
- Develops a sense of belonging and connection
- Enhances memory in people with dementia
- Helps to cope with grief
- Improves mental health and mood
- Helps improve speaking abilities
We Asked our Members...
Why are you an EnChor East Singer?
Repertoire - different genres of music ||
Love to sing ||
Excellent conductor and pianist ||
Brain health/mental health, therapeutic, “me” time ||
Learning ||
Very friendly choir, inclusive, supportive, encouraging ||
Liked East Coast feel ||
Sense of community
WHAT MAKES ENCHOR UNIQUE?
Builds singing skills.
Music appreciation.
Many levels of music knowledge.
Supportive & patient director and people.
The challenge makes it interesting.
“Reasonable” level of commitment.
No politics.
Accessibility.
Younger members.
Builds singing skills.
Music appreciation.
Many levels of music knowledge.
Supportive & patient director and people.
The challenge makes it interesting.
“Reasonable” level of commitment.
No politics.
Accessibility.
Younger members.
Choir Poll2025
HOW DOES IT MAKE YOU FEEL?
Included
Challenged
Accomplished
Proud
Relaxed
Committed
Uplifted
Confident
Invigorated
Valued
Included
Challenged
Accomplished
Proud
Relaxed
Committed
Uplifted
Confident
Invigorated
Valued
Choir Poll2025
WHAT SETS US APART FROM OTHER CHORUSES?
Diversity of music.
Great sound.
Participate in Kiwanis.
Very good conductor and pianist.
Warm leader.
Focus on technique.
Challenging and enjoyable, different & varied music.
Welcoming.
Diversity of music.
Great sound.
Participate in Kiwanis.
Very good conductor and pianist.
Warm leader.
Focus on technique.
Challenging and enjoyable, different & varied music.
Welcoming.
Choir Poll2025
News

2025 Winter Concert is in the bag
EnChor East Singers successfully staved off a wintry Sunday afternoon with our concert, “Whatever the Weather, We’ll Sing Together!” We welcomed the Halifax Newcomer Choir and the Halifax Ukrainian Children’s Choir, who both impressed us
Kate
January 6, 2026

Upcoming Concert – Winter 2025
EnChor East Singers successfully staved off a wintry Sunday afternoon with our concert, “Whatever the Weather, We’ll Sing Together!” We welcomed the Halifax Newcomer Choir and the Halifax Ukrainian Children’s Choir, who both impressed us
Krista
November 5, 2025

Accepting Choristers for 2025-2026 Season
Do you love to sing? We’d love to meet you! Learn challenging repertoire, develop vocal and ensemble skills, and connect with other singers! Rehearsals take place every Tuesday night, 7:15pm at Bedford Bapist Church. We
Kate
October 8, 2025
