That’s the firm belief of conductor and singer Jonathon Welch, who will lead Border Choral Voice workshops, masterclasses and concerts in Albury on Saturday and Sunday.

The musical weekend, a Rotary Club of Albury North project, will raise money for Wewak Street School’s Music-Ability program.

Welch, the founding music director of the Choir of Hard Knocks, said the massed choir of local singers would tackle works such as You’re The Voice by John Farham and Fleetwood Mac’s Don’t Stop.

“All the songs have a really strong, powerful message that I think just reinforce certainly what I believe – music can really be a change for good in the world,” he said.

“Singing in choirs should be the first prescription that every doctor gives to anybody who’s perhaps feeling lonely or perhaps a little bit depressed.”

This year Welch celebrates 40 years since his first professional job singing in the Victoria State Opera.

“What really I love doing is being able to, what I call, play it forward, being able to pass on what I’ve learnt and the skills that I’ve been able to develop through the experiences that I’ve had and pass that on to other people,” he said.

“I in turn am constantly learning. That’s what I love about the industry, I’m the eternal student as well.”

Border Choral Voice includes two public concerts at SS&A Albury, beginning at 7.30pm Saturday and 3pm Sunday. Tickets available at SS&A Albury reception or via borderchoralvoice.com.au.

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