PARKINSONG CHOIR
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The Parkinsong Choir is a community choir formed as part of the Bay Area Parkinson's Support Group. The group hopes to bring together people with Parkinson's Disease, their partners, friends, caregivers, and community members to sing together and offer mutual support to one another. Music is very beneficial for all people, especially those dealing with physical, mental, and emotional health challenges. We rehearse twice a month during the daytime for 90 minutes, with a break in the middle for refreshments and camaraderie. The group performs a variety of genres at local care facilities, at Bayfield's annual ‘Blessing of the Fleet event’, and for other events in the Chequamegon Bay. Under the guidance of a new director - Vince Schueren - the Singers would like to expand our numbers! We are seeking people of all ages, with any vocal range or ability. Participants need not have a connection to the Parkinson community; a desire to sing with a group and enjoy each other's company are the only requirements.
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Rehearsal & Performance Schedule Fall 2024:
All rehearsals will be at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Washburn, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
Rehearsal: September 26
Rehearsal: October 10
Rehearsal: October 24
Rehearsal: November 14
Performance @ Bayfield Tree Lighting Ceremony:
Bayfield Lakeside Pavillion, November 30th at 5:00 PM
Performance at the annual Community Christmas Concert:
United Presbyterian/Congregational Church, December 1st at 4:00 PM
Rehearsal: December 5
Rehearsal: December 12
Performance at Court Manor
Court Manor in Ashland, December 13th at 1:30 PM
Performance at CORE Friday Friends
CORE building (in Bayfield), December 20th at 12:00 PM
Repertoire for FALL 2024:
Here is our repertoire, along with links to tracks you can sing along with:
Ash Grove (Welsh folk melody, Lyrics John Oxenford, Arr. Mark Patterson)
Be Glad this Festive Day (Douglas Wagner)
Coventry Carol (15th Century, Arr. Martin Shaw)
(SEE BELOW FOR ALL PARTS)
Holiday Favorites (Arr. Roger Emerson)
I Hear the Music (Donna Kramolis and Perry Tanksley)
In the Wee Small Hours (Music David Mann, Lyrics Bob Hillard, Arr. Paris Rutherford)
Riversong (Andy Beck)
Round and Round (Libana, Arr. Vince Schueren)
Suo Gan (Melody traditional Welsh, Lyrics/Arrangement, Mark Burrows)
Wild Mountain Thyme (Irish Folk Song, Arr. Patty Drennan)
You’ll Never Walk Alone (from Carousel, arr. Vince Schueren)
(SOPRANO Audio) (ALTO Audio) (TENOR Audio) (BASS Audio)
Coventry Carol Practice Tracks:
Donate to the Parkinsong Choir!
If you would like to support the work that we do for the community by making a financial contribution, please make checks out to “Bay Area Parkinson’s Support Group” and mail to the address below. THANK YOU for your generosity!
Bay Area Parkinson’s Support Group
PO Box 1
Bayfield, WI, 54814
Rehearsal Dates (SPRING 2025)
(All rehearsals at 1:30 PM at Messiah Lutheran Church in Washburn, WI)
Jan. 23rd
Jan. 30th
Feb. 13th
Feb. 27th
Mar. 13th
Mar. 27th
April 10th
April 24th
May 8th
May 22nd