Parkinsingers Spring 2019 Concert
Join the Parkinsingers for our spring program. Rehearsals start Monday, January 9. You’ll enjoy the company.
All welcome - no need to read music. No prior experience needed. Free of charge. Singing together in a spirit of joy and community. Covid protocols observed.
We meet at Congregation Rodeph Shalom. 1339 Green Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123. Free parking. Accessible to all.
ZOOM REHEARSALS every Wednesday, 12:45 - 2:15
Vocal and breathing exercises tailored to strengthen the voices of people with Parkinson’s, fellowship, and sing-along fun.
Sing along to familiar and unexpected songs ranging from folk and American songbook favorites to jazz, blues, and rock, recommended by members. Holly Phares leads a full rehearsal with vocal exercises to strengthen the voice and songs to strengthen mind and spirit. It’s all free of charge, open to all. Care partners and caregivers welcome. Hope you’ll attend!
Contact Marjorie Samoff for the weekly Zoom link: masamoff@aol.com. Call for more information: 215-668-0116.
Our December 4 premiere of Jonah and the Plankton was a resounding success. Join us for upcoming concerts.
This eco-cantata for rapper and the Parkinsingers Choir, T-VOCE, and Dance for PD by Heath Allen, is an inter-generational world premiere comedy loosely adapted from the Book of Jonah. Featuring Anthony Martinez Briggs & Jordan McCree of the rap group ILL DOOTS
Engaging with music lifts our spirits and strengthens our minds. We sing together from home and have made a Zoom video. Our expert choir director, Holly Phares, and volunteer team make it happen. Contact Marjorie Samoff, masamoff@aol.com, for more information
Click on the Donate button above to make a secure donation. Your gift goes to Music Matters International, a 501 ( c) 3 non-profit dedicated to building resilience through music and neuroscience.
Or, donate using our Venmo account, Parkinsingers1. You can also mail a check to: Music Matters International, 2120 Green Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
100% of your donation goes to our programs - all administration and fundraising is done by volunteers. Thank you! Every gift matters.
News: Parkinsingers featured in PBS Documentary
Empowered by Parkinson’s broadcast April 1, 2020 and now streaming: https://cptv.org/empowered-by-parkinsons/. This 26-minute film by Andre Cosantini is packed with information and inspiration, and includes about 8 minutes about the Parkinsingers.
Our goals: to strengthen our voices, to experience the joy of group singing, to build our own resilience, to inspire others.
Our Beginning
Founded in 2015, the Parkinsingers Choir unites people with PD, care-partners, and friends in a community dedicated to making music of the highest quality in a welcoming environment. Our choir engages people of all musical levels and abilities to sing out freely, in a spirit of acceptance and mutual support. Our mission is to serve the entire Delaware Valley as an example of how participating in a choir can enable people to live well with Parkinson's Disease.
We offer annual concerts and outreach performances to communicate with an audience and engage them in singing with us in an informal atmosphere.
“Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting in the audience during a Parkinsingers concert. I found myself transformed by the vibrant spirit and camaraderie of this remarkable group of people. As I left, I was still humming, and thinking about the benefits and support this group offers to the participants, and grateful listeners.”
Our Vision
We aim to continue to learn from neuroscience research and to develop the best possible rehearsal and performance practices. Our vision is to make choral singing available to all with Parkinsons, including at-home participation via telecommunications, and to help build a network of choirs that enhance wellness.
