Boob choirs is simply joyful

BORN of the intention to meet once a week for companionship and finding comfort in song, has resulted in the formation of the ‘Soul Sisters’, for local women facing the challenges of breast cancer.

Instigated by well know local singing teacher Twila Whittingham, the concept was born quite unexpectantly.

“It was an inspiration that popped up in my meditation not long after I was diagnosed with a precancerous tumour,” Twila said.

“I have been teaching people to sing for over 40 years and bringing choirs together to 35 of those.

“This is in fact the first adult choir I have assisted in putting together, as my background is predominantly with children.”

“Once I had the idea, I contacted Megan Lynch, our Breast Care nurse here in Hervey Bay.

“She quickly became the ‘soul’ driver who spread the message amongst the cohort of ladies in our region, facing the same challenges.”

“We get together once a week and our singing sessions are packed with enthusiasm, joy, laughter and beautiful song.”

“It is music therapy, not a purist choir. We generate smiles.”

“Of the 35 vibrant joyous women who are a part of the choir, most have never performed before.

“The common thread is that they have all been touched in some way by Breast Cancer, either themselves or indirectly.

“Some have fought their battle, while some still have the battle of their lives ahead.”

varied repertoire and delighted coffee lovers at Operation Underground on Bideford Street recently with their first performance.

“The silver thread that runs through the group is to support all the sisterhood facing their Breast cancer challenge and to live each moment of life fearlessly, to live our moments mindfully and joyfully.”

“The ladies all feel their happiness scale go off the register. They feel liberated through music.”

“We are making a beautiful difference in our lives, as we sing our songs straight from our souls.”

The Soul Sisters have accepted an invitation to appear at the Hervey Bay RSL – Carols by Candlelight on Saturday 10 December.