Midlife Choirsis is a celebration of the joy, connection, and magic of choir singing in communities all across the world. Far from being the “poor cousin” of choral music, community choirs are vibrant spaces where people come together to make something extraordinary - in many cases, with little formal training.
Each episode uncovers inspiring stories of group music-making, while shining a spotlight on the creativity and skill of a wide variety of directors, leaders, composers and arrangers who bring these voices to life. At its core, the community choir is the beating heart of music-making: joyful, messy, powerful, and absolutely worth celebrating.
Jacqueline Larsen: A Whole Lotta Soul and a Whole Lotta Song
Send us Fan Mail A choir can look like a weekly hobby from the outside, but from the inside it can be the one place your nervous system finally unclenches. I’m chatting with Jacqueline “Jacq” Larsen, founder of Soul Song Choirs, about how she went from early violin training in the UK to leading a fast-growing community choir network across Australia and beyond, without losing the warmth that makes people feel safe enough to sing. Jacq takes us through the turning points of her career, ...
3 Oct 2026
Mark De-Lisser: The Story Behind the Sound
Send us Fan Mail Lionel Richie, a pocketbook and taking the bins out. Choirs can look like they’re all about polish, perfection, and big moments on stage, but the real story sits underneath the sound. I’m joined by renowned choral director and vocal coach Mark De-Lisser, whose work spans community choirs, children’s choirs, dementia choirs, pro ensembles, and major TV productions like The Masked Singer and The Voice UK. With credits that include royal concert performances and huge public even...
28 Aug 2026
Angela Sharp: Breaking the Mold
Send us Fan Mail “Only shooting stars break the mold,” according to Smash Mouth - and Angela Sharp is absolutely one of those shooting stars! In this chat, Ang and I get into what happens when we stop trying to squeeze singers into a one-size-fits-all model and start shaping choir around the actual humans standing in front of us. Ang takes us on her wonderfully winding musical journey into community choir directing — and the decades of singing, connection, chaos and impact that have fol...
10 Aug 2026
Emma Rowland-Elsen: Choir Wellbeing - Fundamental or Fluff?
Host [Host Name] interviews Emma Rowland-Elsen, a specialist consultant, about choir wellbeing, exploring its fundamental importance for inclusion and belonging.
3 Jun 2026
Jonathan Bligh: From Cathedral Choir to World Stage - Playing the Long Game
Host Sarah Jenkins interviews Jonathan Bligh, founder and artistic director of Festival Statesmen Chorus, about building a world-class choral sound through dedication and a "culture first" approach.
26 May 2026
Make The First Move - Building Real Community Through Singing
Host Jane Doe and guest John Smith explore how choirs foster genuine community and belonging, offering practical strategies for connection and collaboration.
26 Apr 2026
Carol Young: If You Were Organised You’d Be Dangerous
Host [Host Name] interviews choir director Carol Young about her unexpected journey into leading music and the lessons learned along the way.
25 Apr 2026
Be Brave Enough to Suck at Something New (I Started a Choir For My Birthday)
Director and music educator Kerrie Polkinghorne shares her brave journey of starting a choir for her birthday, offering lessons learned in embracing new challenges.
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