When the “rhythm of life” (Rhythm of life) is disrupted, as it has been, in this eventful year…
When “everything that could go wrong all went wrong” (Shackles) …
When we might see the “sky we look upon, tumble and fall” or “the mountains crumble to the sea” (Stand by me). ..
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“Put on the lipstick and make-believe I am going out to my enjoyable Corus class – which it is every Tuesday evening!”
SYLVIA REYNOLDS

Córus Beats Covid! MARIAN KERRIGAN

Having really enjoyed Corus for the last four years, I just want to say that  the Online classes are fantastic, the next best thing to live classes, the same crack and fun, just what we all need during these strange times. And very easy to access. Thank you to Mary and all the fabulous Corus… Read more “”

I really missed my corus classes and the one thing that drew me back to it virtually was that no one could see or hear me. I found I had something to look forward to during the week and it was lovely to once again to be able to learn and listen to the songs.… Read more “”

At first I joined the Corus virtual class to support the great effort that was being made by the Corus team. Just decided to give it a go! I have enjoyed the class more each week as we have progressed through the songs. The best bit is we sing a few older ones we all… Read more “”

I am sending a very big thank you to Mary, Justin ,Yvonne & indeed all the Corus Team. You are all great for bringing Corus back to us during this crazy Covid 19 pandemic.I find it very uplifting & I can forget all my troubles during the class on Webinar.Corus has helped me physically &… Read more “”

This is to say that I was a bit dubious about going on line with Corus .  I decided I would  try it for a term to see what it would be like. I must say after 5 webinars in, I am very happy to be part of the Corus Experience online. I want to… Read more “”

As a longtime Corus member whose highlight of the week is my Corus class, I was at  first dubious whether I would find the same feel good factor in an online class. I couldn’t believe how I relaxed completely once I saw Mary’s smiling face when the first class started. As soon as the music began for… Read more “”

A huge thank you to Mary, Yvonne and the wider Corus team for our new hybrid choir! It is  such a joy to log in and reconnect with the teachers, the wonderful music and the amazing friends I have made over the last 10 years.  While the format of the class is different, it has kept its… Read more “”

Each Tuesday night I am taken away from all the stress of the day, because when you sing all things seem bright and joyful.
Corus joins us in a singing community, a belonging a connection.
That is so important in this current situation.
ROSEMARY

CORUS has been a bright light for me over the last 5 weeks. Being able to sing and learn new songs and harmonies, safely from the comfort of my home, has been great. It made me feel connected, in a time when community and togetherness is hard to find.
Thank you CORUS
MADELINE… Read more “”

To Mary, Yvonne and Justin
For musicality we now put our trust in
Though the covid may surge
With CÓrus we’ll purge
And sing while we’re doing our dustin’.
NOREEN MCAULIFFE

I’m a new member this term, so I only know Córus as a virtual class, and so far am finding it very good. Although I didn’t write a testimonial by November 6^th, I would like to say that Córus and Coronavirus share 5 letters between them; for me, Córus has superimposed itself on the virus… Read more “”

Hi Dara and all just to say well done ! I was unsure if I would enjoy the virtual classes but each week I enjoy it more!  My little granddaughter Tess (6) was transfixed as she watched Mary putting us through our paces!  Thanks to you all TRISH 👏👏💗

The email came…..
Córus is coming back…..but only on Zoom
What!
Sing to myself in my sitting room?
Are you mad – how will that go?
Well only one way I’ll ever know…..
So I signed up – and haven’t looked back
I may be home alone, but… Read more “”

At the start of the term , I signed up for virtual classes, it felt like A THOUSAND YEARS since we were singing as a group,  I was feeling a little foolish and SHALLOW, singing on my own.  My family outside could swear they could hear Banshees!   I thought I had  reached my WATERLOO, however the… Read more “”

When l heard we were going into Lockdown the first thought l had was how was l going to manage without my Corus Classes.l love Singing so when l heard Corus were going to do the Classes on Line l was delighted.l am really enjoying the Tuesday nights.They are so well organised and its great… Read more “”

I have to be honest and admit I was hesitant to join the virtual class, but I am so happy I did.  Is it different than going to my usual class?  Sure it is.  But I still have fun, I still feel a sense of connection knowing that people from my own class and from… Read more “”

I would like to say that Córus and Coronavirus share 5 letters between them; for me, Córus has superimposed itself on the virus and eclipsed it – (even though it’s a smaller word!) and helped to soften the impact that the epidemic is having on my life, and hopefully on the lives of all the… Read more “”

I started out with low expectations. I’m not an online person. I decided to give it a go because after all I was only spending €40, and better to know than to pre-judge. Well, boy was I surprised. First session, I suddenly remembered the reason I joined Corus in the first place. It was simply… Read more “”

I was wary of how the choir would work online but I’m really enjoying it- not so sure about my family as I belt out the songs from the box room! It’s great to have something cheerful to look forward to each week in these weeks of lockdown, and Mary makes it all such fun. Thanks… Read more “”

I am really enjoying the Webinar class and it’s actually the only thing that’s happening for me socially since Covid-19 started. I wasn’t sure what way it was going to turn out but I really look forward to the class each Tuesday evening when I escape to a room on my own with my iPad.… Read more “”

I’m thoroughly enjoying our weekly Corus classes on line.  Its wonderful to see Mary & hear the gorgeous voices of our leaders!!
It’s  great fun, invigorating & so enjoyable and a wonderful way to forget Covid 19 & the restrictions of Level 5!!!
I’m definitely joining up next term & would recommend it… Read more “”

My wife said to me, “Why don’t you come along with me to Corus? It’s something we could do together!”
So I came along and was placed, down with all the other lads in ‘Thirds’, while she took up her usual place, with all the other ladies, over in ‘Seconds’. And I have to say… Read more “”

When Corus announced they were coming back with a virtual on-line class, this September after the lockdown, there were a lot of happy excited members eagerly anticipating it’s launch, including me, as a number one fan! We wanted our choir back in any shape or form, just to have our songbooks in hand and experience… Read more “”

When CÓRus announced that they intended to continue with their classes albeit in a different format, I was beyond excited and relieved. I know I’m not alone in saying that I missed my choir and I was more than happy to sign up for a new term, even though I knew it was going to… Read more “”

It was so good to see friends and familiar faces and to do some of the questioners the funniest is when I put Chitty bang bang for shallow.  We all miss each other in the hard times so it is 💕 lovely to see friendly faces have way through the week.  Thanks so much to… Read more “”