SINGING TOGETHER: Bela Nakum will share her love for British music with members of the new Princeton Britpop Choir weekly beginning March 13 at Princeton United Methodist Church.

Princeton area resident Bela Nakum has founded the Princeton Britpop Choir, with a goal of creating a supportive community where all can experience the joy of singing together in harmony. The first class, on Thursday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m., will be held at Princeton United Methodist Church, 7 Vandeventer Avenue.

Members of the choir will meet weekly on Thursday evenings.

Though Nakum grew up in the greater Princeton area, she spent summers visiting her family in the United Kingdom and developed a love for British music. While her musical background is in classical choral music, she aims to combine her love of music, the cultures she grew up in, and her desire to create a supportive community — open to everyone from classically trained musicians to those with no experience.

“Whether you’re a veteran Britpop lover or someone who loves music of any kind looking to connect with others, this is for you,” she said.

Each season, the choir will learn choral arrangements of four to six songs, culminating with an optional showcase on the last day of class. While Britpop classics by Oasis, Pulp, and Blur from the 1990s will form the foundation, the scope of the choir will be wide and will include pop songs from any era. Choir members will be encouraged to provide song suggestions, making it a true community experience.

To learn more or sign up for Princeton Britpop Choir, visit princetonbritpopchoir.com or email bela@princetonbritpopchoir.com.