We are proud to announce our latest grant recipients - Sheffield One World Choir.
The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation provided funding for Singing Masks. These masks are specially designed for singing and clear speech. They allow the Choir to sing together in person after months of remote meetings during the height of the pandemic and lockdowns.
Sheffield One World Choir offers a life-enhancing, sociable and diverse choir within Sheffield, primarily for asylum seekers and refugees, but also including other people living in Sheffield. It aims to:
break down barriers between people of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds through singing
promote cultural awareness and mutual respect through sharing songs from group members’ countries or cultures
be accessible to isolated, vulnerable people with low self-esteem, and /or with little or no singing experience
enable people to develop their self-esteem, confidence, new friendships and musical skills through singing
provide isolated or vulnerable people with a mutual support network.
inspire others, through performing at local community events and to enhance local cultural life link up with and work in partnership with.
You can find out more about the Sheffield One World Choir on their Facebook page.
Could you benefit from a grant from the Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation? Visit our Grants page to find out more and apply.
