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Seniors Find Harmony and Joy in Bengaluru Choir
10 May
Summary
- Seniors aged 50 and above find renewed purpose and joy.
- The choir promotes emotional healing and strong social bonds.
- Performances are planned in Cubbon Park and Thailand soon.
The Silver Songbirds of Bengaluru, a choir for individuals over 50, is fostering a vibrant community where seniors rediscover the joy of music and connection. Members, including Bernadette D'Souza and Maya Menon, are reigniting passions previously set aside due to life's demands, finding renewed purpose.
Inspired by international efforts and co-founded by former diplomat Nirupama Rao, the choir emphasizes harmony and fellowship. It provides a space for emotional healing and builds strong social bonds through shared meals and mutual discoveries among its approximately 40 members.
Upcoming events for the Silver Songbirds include a free performance at Cubbon Park's bandstand, encouraging public sing-alongs. The choir also plans a performance tour to Thailand in November, continuing its mission of transcending boundaries through music.
The choir has established a strong connection with Sri Lanka's Soul Sounds Academy Community Choir, with members from both groups having visited each other's countries for joint performances, strengthening international ties.
