Restoring the Rhythm of Life through the Seasons in Choir Rehearsals
- Tanya Lawrence
- Sep 16
- 2 min read
Modern life makes it easy to lose touch with the natural rhythm of the seasons. With everything available 24/7 — online shopping, on-demand streaming, open-all-hours supermarkets - the year can sometimes feel like one long, unchanging stretch.
Choir life, however, restores something precious: a rhythm, a cycle, a sense of moving with the seasons – something so very human.
The Choir’s Seasonal Rhythm
At Women Rockin’ Harmony Choirs®, our musical year follows a pattern that gives shape
and meaning to our time together.
• Autumn into Winter
Each September, as summer fades and autumn begins, we start rehearsing our
Christmas programme. The excitement of preparing festive music marks the turning of the season. Weekly rehearsals fill the darker evenings with light, energy, movement and song.
• New Year into Spring
After a short break at Christmas and New Year, rehearsals take on a sense of renewal.
We polish our choices for spring choral festivals (such as the UK Choir Festival in
Manchester), feeling optimism grow as winter begins to give way. These rehearsals are, for some members, the first outings of the year, filled with the joy of fresh beginnings. Looking forward to, and then making the trip helps us through those colder months. There's something so warm and wonderful, almost celebratory, about gathering together with other choirs on the cusp of a seasonal change.
• Spring into Summer
As the days grow lighter, we rehearse for our big summer show. Choir hoodies are
exchanged for our bright red T-shirts, rehearsals carry a buzz of excitement, and the anticipation of warm evenings and performance joy fills the air.
• Summer into Autumn
Once our main summer show is over, we enjoy smaller appearances at local charity events, often outdoors, with matching sun hats and wide smiles. Then, after our summer break, the cycle begins again: renewed friendships, strengthened bonds, and the welcoming of new members as we turn once more towards Christmas.
The Weekly Beat
Beyond the big seasonal markers, choir also restores rhythm to the week itself. In a world where the days can blur together, our rehearsals offer a steady heartbeat. Each week, we gather, rehearse, laugh, learn, and connect - giving our weeks shape and balance.
Why It Matters
In many ways, choir brings us back to something fundamental: living life in time with the
seasons, and in harmony with one another. It’s not just about preparing songs for performances, but about being part of a rhythm that grounds us and gives joy through the year. We connect with previous generations who relied upon communal gathering and music making to survive the season not only physically but mentally, too. Our modern world is full of wonderful technology, offering opportunities and convenience our ancestors could only have dreamed of, but weekly choir rehearsals help keep us connected to our humanity.
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