‘Campus Chorus’ University of Manchester Wellbeing Choir

What if your lunch break could leave you feeling more connected and uplifted? Meet Campus Chorus, the University of Manchester’s Wellbeing Choir, back for another year with a new name and a warm welcome. Singing together can support mental wellbeing by lifting your mood, helping ease the stressors of the day and creating a sense of belonging. It’s a chance to step away from your desk, meet new people and enjoy making music together - no perfect notes needed.

No singing experience is required and the choir is open to all colleagues and PGR students.

The choir is excellent value for money and different subscriptions are available. The most cost-effective subscription is a £55 annual subscription working out at under £1.50 per session!

• Location: Wellbeing Studio, Room G.65, Simon Building.
• Day/Time: Wednesdays from 1.05pm to 1.55pm

Want to try it out first? The choir offers a FREE TASTER session during the first 2 weeks of each term block, taster session weeks are listed below for academic year 2026 – 27.

Semester 2:

• Wednesday 13^th January 1.05pm to 1.55pm
• Wednesday 20^th January 1.05pm to 1.55pm

Semester 3:

• Wednesday 14^th April 1.05pm to 1.55pm
• Wednesday 21^st April 1.05pm to 1.55pm

Subscriptions available

• Membership for the whole year (3 terms): £55
• Membership for one term only: £30, Which term? Term 1, term 2 or term 3
• Pay as you go sessions: £5.50
• Taster session: Free

Buy subscription or book free taster sessions here.

Singing really can make you feel in a brighter mood....

Mental Health and Wellbeing
Research indicates that group singing improves mental health and reduces stress. Participants who take part in a community singing program report improved mental wellbeing and reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety. (Clift & Morrison, 2011).

Social Connection
Group singing significantly enhances feelings of social bonding and reduces loneliness. Research shows singing in groups promotes faster social connection than other forms of group activities (Pearce et al, 2015)

Skill Development and Engagement
Participating in a choir provides opportunities for colleagues to develop musical skills, performance confidence, and personal confidence also.

Hear From Colleagues Who Already Take Part 

“Protected time for feeling better. Very welcoming community.”

“A patch of calm in the day.”

“It lifts my mood… it’s like an instant de-stress.”

“Makes you forget your work issues and other stress factors. I always leave in a better mood.”

“It leaves me feeling uplifted and part of a community at the university.”

“It just makes you feel better – part of something and happy.”

“It’s a real break away from work. It has a meditative effect.”

“Having the opportunity to meet up with a growing community every week, connecting through singing.”

“It’s a good opportunity to meet colleagues one wouldn’t normally encounter.”

“My work can be a bit isolating, so coming here gave me a sense that I belonged to a group of like-minded individuals.”