Dear Editor:
The Penticton Tune Agers choir and orchestra, comprised of seniors, have been entertaining appreciative audiences since 1970.
If you enjoy singing or playing a musical instrument, come and join us to carry on this enjoyable tradition, with a special invitation to the bass and tenor voices; plus instrumentalists on trumpet, percussion, trombone and violin.
Group singing is the most exhilarating and transformative of all activities. Both male and female voices, raised in song together, are required to create the beautiful harmony of a choir. Backed by an orchestra, performing together, it becomes uplifting, heartwarming, and complete.
If you need further incentive consider this: Besides the enjoyment, camaraderie, laughter and fun of a choir and orchestra, there is strong evidence that singing is one of our most healthy activities.
“Regular exercising of the vocal cords can even prolong life,” according to research done by leading vocal coach and singer Helen Astrid. “When you sing you automatically breathe deeper and the increased oxygen affects all parts of your body — not only your lungs and heart, but also your brain.”
In the same way, there are health benefits for musicians who perform together — not to mention the pure joy of creating the wonderful sound.
Plus, your body produces ‘feel good’ hormones called endorphins. It’s exactly the same when you eat a bar of chocolate. The good news is that you don’t gain any calories!
Group singing and playing is cheaper than therapy, healthier than drinking, and certainly more fun than working out.
It is the one thing in life where feeling better is pretty much guaranteed.
For more information and/or if you have questions, contact Nora (call or text) at 250-462-3080 or Nick at 250-462-7052.
Loretta Krauter
Summerland