Neuro Notes Parkinson's Choir

​​A choir for empowerment and community. Promoting physical, emotional and overall well -being for people with Parkinson’s and their families.

If you have questions, please contact:

parkinsonschoir@udel.edu

302.831.7100

To register:

REGISTER ONLINE

• ​To provide people with Parkinson’s disease and their families an outlet to engage and thrive in a supportive community

• To raise public awareness related to the disease and demonstrate the success individuals can achieve together.
• The choir will be led by the departments of Music and Communication Sciences and Disorders.

• Research supports group singing for people with Parkinson’s disease.
• Research reports benefits in movement, mood, thinking, social connection, and sense -of-self from participation in group singing.
• Participants from the Shake, Rattle and Roll Parkinson’s Disease Choir in Newcastle, Australia reported finding acceptance, validation, and emotional support.

• Individuals with Parkinson’s disease and care partners welcome to attend.
• Starting on Tuesday, September 18, 2018
• Fall Semester: 9/18/18 through 12/11/18.
• Every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm, except Oct. 30.
• Rehearsals will be held at STAR Campus, at the University of Delaware
• Fall semester concert on 12/11/18 will conclude the 12-week program and take place in Puglisi Orchestra Hall in the David & Louise Roselle Center for the Arts.
• Graduate students from departments of Music and CSCD will facilitate practices and performances.
• All skill levels and abilities welcome!
• Member input considered for song selection!
• Individuals may have an opportunity to participate in research, pending approval.