Debbi

There is nothing quite like singing with other people to make you forget your worries and feel connected to a community. I’ve lived in several places in the last five years, and know it can be hard to meet people in a new city, not to mention during a pandemic. So one of the first things I did when I moved to Valencia was search for a local(ish) choir to get involved with. All of the groups I found were either very far away or had complicated Latin names, old-fashioned repertoire, and/or intimidating auditions. So I decided to start one - and am so grateful a mutual friend introduced me to Tim.

El Cabanyal is an amazing neighbourhood with a growing population, dozens of nationalities and a rich local music scene. Yet it’s also undergoing rapid changes. The hope for this choir is to create a radically inclusive place where anyone - regardless of their background or musical experience - can take part and sing, because we’ll build a happier, stronger community with many voices.