The Voices of Hope Choir welcomes people touched by cancer to express themselves through music and experience the joy of making music together. Whether you’ve never sung in a group before or you simply love music, this choir is a place to feel better, connect with others, and perform.
Who is this program for?
- People living with cancer or who have experienced cancer, regardless of whether they came through the Jewish General Hospital.
- Caregivers and family members of people with cancer.
- Volunteers involved with Hope & Cope.
What does the program offer?
- Weekly rehearsals of 1.5 to 2 hours, led by a musical director who handles programming and prepares the music.
- Recordings of individual vocal parts sent to members to support home practice.
- The opportunity to perform in front of a live audience at least twice a year, sometimes more.
How can people join?
- Call Hope & Cope at 514-340-3616 to register.
- Come to a rehearsal and experience it for yourself before committing.
Important things to know
- There is no pressure to commit right away. You are welcome to attend a rehearsal first and decide from there.
- Rehearsals take place every Monday from 2:30 to 4:00 PM.
- The choir meets weekly when the Wellness Centre is open (schedule may vary during holidays and centre closures).
- No singing experience or musical skills required. You just need to love music and want to sing.
