The Choir 21 tutors would like to invite you to take part in some Choir 21 workshops at Watch us Grow, the permanent home for our DSS Chelsea garden!
What does a Choir 21 workshop involve?
Where and when are the Choir 21 workshops?Who?: For DSS Members aged 13+
When?: Thursday 7th May 6-7.30pm AND Tuesday 26th May 6-7.30pm
Where?: Watch us Grow, Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld
SandFest, our fundraising concert for everyone ages 12 and up featuring Choir 21 and The Bluebells, is back on 25 October. Doors open at 6.30pm, with Choir 21 on at 7pm.
SandFest has a special place for us: this concert curated by Katy Lironi and Douglas MacIntyre originated in their back garden in 2007 with the aim to fundraise for Down’s Syndrome Scotland (DSS). The Bluebells are great friends of Down’s Syndrome Scotland and Choir 21, with vocalist Ken McCluskey being a Down’s Syndrome Scotland ambassador and Ken and Douglas being patrons and regular performers with the Choir.
The concert ran at Sandford Village Hall for 10 years and in 2018 it moved to the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow to help DSS raise funds for the World Down Syndrome Congress.
After the Covid Pandemic, the concert moved to the Strathaven Hotel, a lovely country house hotel in the Lanarkshire town, where it will be hosted again in 2026.
It promises to be an unforgettable night of music – we hope you can join us there! Follow the link to secure your tickets!
Makaton version of the announcement: Amy from Choir 21
Towards the end of 2025 we set up Choir 21 for parents and carers on Zoom at the request of some parents. It proved popular and we are planning to continue with sessions resuming in April. This is open to any parent or carer who is a member of Down’s Syndrome Scotland. We are keeping the format the same with half hour sessions running every 2 weeks – details below.
This is a small time commitment for maximum fun and very useful learning! Please feel free to come along and join in as and when suits – there is no need to commit to coming to each session.
WHAT?: Choir 21 for Parents and Carers on Zoom
WHEN?: Every second Monday 8-8.30PM starting 27th April.
WHAT HAPPENS?: Learn the Makaton signs to a new song each week then sing and sign along to the song together–recordings of the tutorial and signed song are sent to attendees after each session. Lyrics are emailed prior to each session.
WHY?: Meet other parents of children and adults of all different ages and stages and have a lot of fun learning a very useful skill!
HOW DO I JOIN?: Sign up below and we will send you the recurring Zoom link and and information you need to know
There is no requirement to know Makaton to attend, just come along, learn and have fun. 😊
I look forward to singing and signing with you.
The ABC Team is excited to announce the return of Choir 21 face-face! We ran 4 Choir 21 sessions which were enthusiastically received last year by those who attended, so we are coming back with much more sessions!
Who are these for?
Choir 21 face-face is for any Down’s Syndrome Scotland members aged 13+
Where will they be held?
The Glad Café, 1006 Pollokshaws Road, Shawlands, Glasgow, G41 2HG
When are sessions?
Every Monday on the dates below 4.30pm – 6 pmMay – 18thJune – 1st
What should I do next?
Click the book now button below reserve your place! We have a maximum of 12 people who can attend these sessions so sign up today to avoid disappointment! If you’re not sure and would like to chat about it first, please email Katy Lironi, our Makaton tutor who will be leading the sessions, at katy@dsscotland.org.uk
What happens at Choir 21 face-face sessions?
No singing or signing experience is needed. If you prefer just to sing and Makaton isn’t for you, that’s fine. If you prefer just to use Makaton and not sing, that’s ok too. We are happy for everyone to enjoy Choir 21 in the way that works best for them. If you want to attend with a support worker, sibling, friend or parent, just let us know.
We look forward to singing and signing with you in person very soon!