Gov choir renamed and looking for new members

The IOM Government Staff choir has been renamed and seeks new members for 2024.

It is open to the whole community, and will now be known as “The Isle of Man Arts Council Community Choir”.

Rehearsals take place weekly at St George’s Church on Wednesdays from 1.10pm to 1.50pm.

Community choir

The choir was founded by the Isle of Man Arts Council in 2016 for Government employees meeting on a Wednesday lunchtime to rehearse, and it now annually performs at concerts and at the Manx Music Festival. 

Led by Dr Mandy Griffin as musical director and with David Holland as accompanist.

It is free, informal and enjoys singing a wide variety of music, from classical to pop, musical theatre to jazz, from Mozart to the Beatles.

The choir has been renamed to reflect the ongoing commitment of the Isle of Man Arts Council to this community initiative, and to encourage any members of the community to become involved.

The choir rehearses at St George’s Church, Douglas every Wednesday lunchtime, starting at 1.10pm and finishing at 1.50pm.

Singing can help us all

Jane Corkill, Arts Development Manager said: “It has been proved that singing can help us all in our busy lives.”

“It is a natural anti-depressant and can strengthen the immune system, help with sleep, lower stress levels and improve mental alertness.

Jane Corkill, Arts Development Manager

“Our choir is an open opportunity to break away in the working day to enjoy music and singing with likeminded people who soon become friends, and we are welcoming anyone to join us.”

For further information, please contact Zoe Shuttleworth, Arts Administrator via email: Zoe.Shuttleworth@gov.im or by phone: 01624 694596.