Cava Menzies, a music teacher and founding faculty member at Oakland School for the Arts, created the CO-LLAB Choir after a meditation session in February 2022. Reflecting on the joy of communal singing during the COVID-19 pandemic, she felt compelled to form an adult ensemble. Launched through an Instagram invitation, the choir quickly filled with diverse members, focusing on themes of healing and unity. Menzies believes in the therapeutic power of singing together, leading to performances and collaborations that uplift members and audiences alike.
"This is really part of our well-being and mental wellness that we get to be in these spaces together. I missed my community..."
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