SELBY WELLBEING CHOIR
WHAT IS SELBY WELLBEING CHOIR?
Selby Wellbeing Choir is a FREE and inclusive community choir, open to adults in the local Selby area with lived or current experience of mental ill health. Rehearsals are supportive and friendly in a relaxed environment, with tea and coffee provided.
All songs are learnt by ear, covering a range of genres with techniques in how to improve your singing voice, all led by conductor Aaron Soon.
No previous experience is necessary!
In 2025, we are grateful to be supported by a grant from The Victoria Wood Foundation that has funded the first 10 rehearsals of the Selby Choir.
Rehearsals are WEDNESDAYS 6.45-8.15pm, at Our Space, 58 Flaxley Road, Selby, YO8 4DB. Our Launch event is on Wednesday 19th February 6-8pm: everyone welcome!
If you are interested in joining the choir, please do get in touch! Just email [email protected] or phone 07984 535629 and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
OUR CONDUCTOR
Aaron Soon (Selby Wellbeing Choir Conductor)
Aaron Soon is a music educator and community musician based in York. He holds an MA in Music Education: Instrumental and Vocal Teaching from the University of York, where he explored teaching strategies for andragogy, music performance anxiety, and working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges and neurodivergence. He also holds a BA (Hons) in Music: Education and Community from York St John University, along with NQF music diplomas and certificates in piano, voice, music theory, and composition. Additionally, Aaron is an accredited sound therapy practitioner.
He has extensive experience working both one-on-one and in group settings across music studios, educational institutions, and various local music organizations. He supports learners of different ages, levels, abilities, and needs across diverse learning environments. He is now a researcher at the International Centre for Community Music (ICCM).