About Us – Heart and Soul Singers

Background

The Heart and Soul Singers were established in August 2009 by people who had been singing together for over 5 years with a choir called “Out of the Shower” (OOTS). OOTS were originally formed in 2004 by the Tuggeranong Art Centre to promote the health benefits of singing for the ‘over 50’s with Moya Simpson and John Shortis being the founding Directors. The group was modelled on the famous American choir ‘Young at Heart’ and sought to provide socialization, companionship and physical and mental activity through the joy of singing.

Aims & Objectives

The Heart and Soul Singers has continued to operate under that model with the same aims and aspirations. We are a self-funded, not-for-profit ‘Senior’ community choir. We have a ‘multi-cultural’ flavour to our repertoire and many our songs are from other cultures, and in languages other than English. Our group promotes the well established and known health benefits of singing to the wider community, through performances at retirement villages, community groups, and other like venues. Our performances are always welcome and well received and we also support Seniors Week and Adult Learners Week by holding ‘Open Rehearsals’ encouraging participants to ‘Find their Voice’.

At Heart & Soul Singers we celebrate the joy of singing, friendship and coming together as a community. Every rehearsal is filled with laughter, purpose and connection as we create music that lifts our spirits and strengthens our bonds.

We welcome beginners, experienced singers and everyone in between. No pressure, no judgement, just a warm and supportive space where your voice can shine.

Weekly rehearsal groups

Members singing together

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Community performances

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Heart and Soul Singers Committee

All staff at Heart and Soul Singers are volunteers, we appreciate their dedication to the club to help keep us operating.

Chrissie Shaw

Chrissie Shaw is a Canberra based performing artist whose career began in Sydney at age eight in the pantomime Cinderella was a Princess. She has produced several successful independent shows, including Flotsam and Jetsam, Gran’s Bag, and the cabaret theatre work Bijou, all of which have enjoyed strong demand.

Alongside performing, Chrissie has directed community choirs, worked with the entertainment troupe A Bunch of Posers, and appeared in government training videos and independent films. She is also an accomplished vocalist and multi instrumentalist, playing piano accordion, piano, guitar, ukulele, recorder, and clarinet.

Rebecca Phillips

Olivia Mitchell

They contribute wholeheartedly to the club by supporting members, helping coordinate group activities, and encouraging a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

Mark Foster

They contribute wholeheartedly to the club by supporting members, helping coordinate group activities, and encouraging a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

Andrew Sullivan

They contribute wholeheartedly to the club by supporting members, helping coordinate group activities, and encouraging a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

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