Local Mums recommend the best parents’ choirs in our area
Tuesdays at 11.15am, South Park Gardens Pavilion, SW19 8PN
Wednesdays at 10.30am, The Bedford Pub, Balham
Thursdays at 1pm, Beckenham Place Mansion
Fridays at 11am, Great Southern Pub, Crystal Palace
Local Mums recommend Crib Notes Choir:
"It was so refreshing to find an activity that isn't your typical baby class but that is as much for the mum as it is for the baby. Singing as part of a community in such an inclusive and supportive environment lifted me on the days that I felt totally depleted and sleep deprived - it has definitely been one of the highlights of my maternity leave!”
Tali, Local Mum
“An absolute wellbeing boost. I can't think of a more wholesome, fulfilling, welcoming activity to do whilst on parental leave. What a fantastic environment to expose your babies to and I don't just mean the music. I'm sure they gain a lot from their parents doing something creative, physical and communal. I always feel welcome, and the songs stay with me for days, weeks and years in fact!”
Eve, Local Mum
“Crib Notes was one of the highlights of my second maternity leave. It was quite impressive how we put together beautiful songs in such a short time. I felt cheery and refreshed after each session, even if the night before had been difficult… It was the perfect way to take care of myself; so important when you are taking care of a little one.”
Julia, Local Mum
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Crib Notes Choir is all about community.
We are open to all parents - including foster and adoptive parents and guardians; parents with babies and toddlers and those whose children are at school. We also welcome grandparents, nannies and others caring for young children on a regular basis.
The choir is designed to be flexible, particularly with those caring for young children in mind - and little ones are welcome to the rehearsals.
The Crib Notes Choir space is relaxed, friendly, sociable and flexible, allowing you to enjoy a good sing while also tending to your little one as needed.
Wellbeing for you
Being a parent, especially a first-time parent or with young children, can be challenging and isolating.
Singing has huge mental, physical and emotional benefits, all of which are amplified when you sing as part of a group.
Additionally, Crib Notes Choir offers a supportive and flexible space which you can enjoy with your little one, while also meeting other local parents and creating a community; letting someone else lead for an hour; doing something fun and relaxing; filling your cup so you are able to be your best for your little one.
Benefits for your little one
Crib Notes Choir is designed to be flexible and supportive so you can bring your little one along and look after them as you need during the session.
There are many bonus benefits for your little one when they join our sessions regularly - including musical, social and general development.
We also find they engage with the music and really enjoy being in the space.
We provide a mat, bring your own toys!
How we work
Crib Notes Choir is a non-auditioned community choir and all parents are welcome regardless of singing and choir experience.
We provide sheet music and/or lyrics for many of our song so you don't have to remember everything, and we teach everything by ear during the session with as much repetition as needed.
Sessions start with a physical and vocal warm up to relax and get present in the space; we often do a quick game to help members connect and get to know each other; we usually teach a round or simple song that we can learn all together and then start to make easy harmony. Then we work on 2 or 3 of our pieces in 3 or 4 part harmony.
Then it's time for tea and chat for those who want to stay and socialise!
Music and resources
Our usual repertoires is a mix of pop, folk, sea shanty and world music - absolutely no nursery rhymes! The singing is for you, though your little one will love listening and benefit from being in the environment.
We have a members' area on the website with audio tracks and resources for home practice, for those who want to familiarise themselves with the songs at home too - though there is no obligation.
We often hear how much the little ones enjoy hearing the same songs at home too - for some it helps them calm down for sleep, for others they get energised and love to join in!
Performance and social opportunities
One of our biggest aims is that Crib Notes Choir is not simply a singing group but an engaged and supportive community.
So we organise regular socials and relaxed performances to encourage and facilitate our members connecting, sharing mutual singing aims and sense of achievement, and having experiences beyond simply the weekly singing session.
Recent performances have included singing as part of the Wandsworth Arts Fringe at The Bedford Pub; singing at the South Park Gardens Summer Fair, as well as performing for the Friends of the Upper Norwood Recreation Ground Summer Party; and providing entertainment at the Beckenham Place Park and Crystal Palace Food Markets.
And most importantly...
We want our sessions to be:
- FUN!!
- joyful
- relaxing
- refreshing
- social
- supportive
- enlivening
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