This document provides information about an inaugural concert by the ParkinSingers Choir, a collaborative project between Penn Medicine's Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center and the non-profit Music Matters International. The concert was a culmination of a 12-week pilot study on the impact of choral singing for people with Parkinson's. The concert featured performances by the ParkinSingers choir and The Healing Presence Singers, and included reflections from members of the ParkinSingers choir on their experiences participating in the choral project.
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This document provides information about the ParkinsonSinger choir including its mission, leadership, and an upcoming concert. The choir is directed by Holly Phares and was started through a partnership with Penn Medicine. It explores how singing benefits those with Parkinson's disease. The summary also announces an upcoming spring concert on June 20th that will feature songs about overcoming challenges along life's journey.
This document outlines several elements that are often present in music videos including: a relationship between the lyrics/music and visuals where the visuals illustrate, amplify, or contradict the lyrics/music; genre-related style and iconography; multiple close-ups of the main artist or vocalist; and voyeurism, especially regarding females, often playing a major role. Intertextual references to other media texts may also be present.
Radio has greatly shaped American culture by bringing news, entertainment, and music to widespread audiences before television. It was also the first media to advertise products nationally, even targeting children. Radio introduced Americans to music that they still dance and sing to daily. While the document discusses how different types of music may influence plants and human behavior, it argues that the effect depends more on the individual than the genre alone. The overall message is that any music bringing joy and movement is positive.
Rituals are symbolic actions prescribed by religion or tradition that are believed to have efficacy. Music is an integral part of many rituals across cultures, serving purposes like worship, purification, education, and rites of passage. Ritual music facilitates social functions like displaying resources, facilitating courtship, providing relief during difficult times, promoting group cooperation, and channeling aggression. While Western music has developed separately, ritual music remains important for transmitting cultural traditions from generation to generation.
Physicians are responsible for the overall care of residents at nursing facilities. They write orders for medication and care plans. Facilities have a medical director to address medical issues. Nursing services include assessments, treatments, and medication administration. Rehabilitative services like physical therapy are also available. Certified nurse assistants help residents with daily activities like bathing and eating. Facilities provide a safe environment and social programs for residents.
The document discusses a program called MusicMendsMinds that creates bands of older adults with neurological conditions and younger students to make music together. This combination of social interaction, music, and intergenerational exchange improves mood, energy levels, and cognitive functioning of the older adults. The program has received media coverage and inspired replication with new bands forming in several other areas.
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Research conducted by Nicholas H. Wolfinger, a professor in the University of Utah, Department of Family and Consumer Studies, is one of the first studies to examine the changing link between premarital sex and marriage stability.
Promiscuity is having more frequent or numerous sexual partners than is typical for a given culture. Research has found several factors that predict promiscuity, including certain personality traits and parental influences. Studies show extraversion and low levels of parental monitoring correlate with higher promiscuity in adolescents and young adults. Promiscuity in turn predicts who one befriends and career choices, as people tend to befriend others with similar sexual attitudes and promiscuous individuals may face social penalties. Understanding the causes and outcomes of promiscuity can help inform policies on sex education and relationships. Further research is needed across different cultures and age groups to better understand these relationships.
Parkinsingers Final Concert Program (June 20, 2016)musicmatters
This document provides information about the ParkinsonSinger choir including its mission, leadership, and an upcoming concert. The choir is directed by Holly Phares and was started through a partnership with Penn Medicine. It explores how singing benefits those with Parkinson's disease. The summary also announces an upcoming spring concert on June 20th that will feature songs about overcoming challenges along life's journey.
This document outlines several elements that are often present in music videos including: a relationship between the lyrics/music and visuals where the visuals illustrate, amplify, or contradict the lyrics/music; genre-related style and iconography; multiple close-ups of the main artist or vocalist; and voyeurism, especially regarding females, often playing a major role. Intertextual references to other media texts may also be present.
Radio has greatly shaped American culture by bringing news, entertainment, and music to widespread audiences before television. It was also the first media to advertise products nationally, even targeting children. Radio introduced Americans to music that they still dance and sing to daily. While the document discusses how different types of music may influence plants and human behavior, it argues that the effect depends more on the individual than the genre alone. The overall message is that any music bringing joy and movement is positive.
Rituals are symbolic actions prescribed by religion or tradition that are believed to have efficacy. Music is an integral part of many rituals across cultures, serving purposes like worship, purification, education, and rites of passage. Ritual music facilitates social functions like displaying resources, facilitating courtship, providing relief during difficult times, promoting group cooperation, and channeling aggression. While Western music has developed separately, ritual music remains important for transmitting cultural traditions from generation to generation.
Physicians are responsible for the overall care of residents at nursing facilities. They write orders for medication and care plans. Facilities have a medical director to address medical issues. Nursing services include assessments, treatments, and medication administration. Rehabilitative services like physical therapy are also available. Certified nurse assistants help residents with daily activities like bathing and eating. Facilities provide a safe environment and social programs for residents.
The document discusses a program called MusicMendsMinds that creates bands of older adults with neurological conditions and younger students to make music together. This combination of social interaction, music, and intergenerational exchange improves mood, energy levels, and cognitive functioning of the older adults. The program has received media coverage and inspired replication with new bands forming in several other areas.
Sexual promiscuity before marriage doesn't lead to divorce, a study showsJonathanGloverr
Research conducted by Nicholas H. Wolfinger, a professor in the University of Utah, Department of Family and Consumer Studies, is one of the first studies to examine the changing link between premarital sex and marriage stability.
Promiscuity is having more frequent or numerous sexual partners than is typical for a given culture. Research has found several factors that predict promiscuity, including certain personality traits and parental influences. Studies show extraversion and low levels of parental monitoring correlate with higher promiscuity in adolescents and young adults. Promiscuity in turn predicts who one befriends and career choices, as people tend to befriend others with similar sexual attitudes and promiscuous individuals may face social penalties. Understanding the causes and outcomes of promiscuity can help inform policies on sex education and relationships. Further research is needed across different cultures and age groups to better understand these relationships.
The document is the January 2014 newsletter from the Ann Arbor Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. It includes:
1) A note from the Dean welcoming members to an upcoming brass choir and organ recital and discussing the relationship between art/music and order/stillness.
2) An announcement from the Sub-Dean about upcoming chapter events in February, March, and spring and encouraging members to attend new events and invite others.
3) Details of a February workshop on performance anxiety led by psychologist Dr. Julie Nagel.
4) A reflection from the director of the chapter's Pipe Organ Encounter program on his experiences as a student participant and how the program inspires and supports
This document describes a qualitative study that analyzed original rap lyrics created by youth in a music therapy group at an urban youth shelter. The study used grounded theory to identify major themes in the rap lyrics such as expressing emotions, spirituality, aggression, and group process. The analysis found that creating rap music in group music therapy provided an opportunity for youth to express themselves authentically and engage in culturally relevant creative expression.
Feel the Music is a nonprofit organization that provides music education programs to deaf children ages 5-12 in New York City. Their mission is to give deaf children the opportunity to experience the joy of music. They bring music programs to local elementary schools for deaf students, allowing them to play instruments and perform in sign language choirs, led by professional teachers trained by Feel the Music. Their goal is to enable deaf children to enjoy the same musical opportunities as others.
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The Concord Chamber Singers will present their 2014 Spring Concert "Felix and Fanny: An Evening with the Mendelssohns" on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Bethlehem, PA. The concert will feature vocal and instrumental works by Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn, performed by the chamber singers, pianist, and string quartet. Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door, with student tickets available for $10.
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Music therapy can benefit older adults with developmental disabilities in multiple ways. It can improve skills, bring joy, and aid in self-expression for non-verbal individuals. Music is processed in both brain hemispheres and engages multiple senses. It can also help manage behaviors, reduce stress and agitation, and facilitate emotional closeness between caregivers and patients with conditions like Alzheimer's. New Horizons, a California-based organization, offers various programs and services to meet the needs of older adults with developmental disabilities, including those with Down syndrome who are at high risk for early-onset Alzheimer's. They are opening a new residential home specialized for caring for this population.
The Appalachian Children's Chorus is celebrating its 25th anniversary. It started with 12 members and has grown to over 200 singers ranging from kindergarten to high school. The choir has represented West Virginia nationally and internationally, performing in locations from Charleston to Carnegie Hall to Italy. Former members credit the choir with helping develop important life skills and providing unique opportunities to perform.
The PsychFutures Research Maps provide summaries and links to resources on various psychology topics to help inspire research projects. The topics covered include love, sport, and torture. The full list of maps can be accessed on their website.
Music has the power to teach us in many ways beyond just entertainment. It can develop skills like fine motor coordination and creative thinking, while also improving academic performance and self-esteem. Studies show music reduces stress and enhances cognitive abilities by affecting our brains and releasing feel-good hormones. Understanding how rhythm and pitch physically and emotionally impact us reveals why music is such a valuable educational tool.
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This document is an undergraduate thesis about how music can positively influence people throughout different stages of life. It discusses preliminary research showing some benefits of prenatal music exposure, such as infants recognizing music they heard in the womb. Music is presented as an important developmental tool for infants that can aid language, cognitive, and social skills. The document then discusses how musical tastes develop from childhood to young adulthood based on both nature and nurture. Finally, it explores how music brings comfort and reduces anxiety for elderly nursing home patients. The goal of the thesis is to analyze the role of music at different life stages and argue it should be more widely utilized in developmental and rehabilitation contexts.
Cantor Daniel Gale is the Hazzan and Education Director of Midbar Kodesh Temple in Henderson, NV. He has over 15 years of experience as a Hazzan, previously serving congregations in Birmingham, AL and Bay City, MI. He strives to help congregants explore and deepen their relationship to Judaism through his musical services, teaching, and pastoral work. He received cantorial ordination and holds degrees in Jewish Education, Music, and Jewish Studies. Congregants praise his warmth, kindness, and ability to inspire spiritual growth through learning opportunities, music, and pastoral support.
This document provides information about a fundraising concert benefiting the Children's Discovery Museum Foundation. The concert will feature musical performances by local doctors and raise money to support the museum's educational programs and exhibits. Donations from the event will help the museum provide free admission, scholarships, and new exhibits and programs to educate children. The concert encourages donations by highlighting the museum's positive impact on the community.
Yes, the Music can really change your mood, your body language and your feelings. See how to boost yourself with the the power of music.
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This document announces a free seminar for parents hosted by the Tri-Town SEPAC on healthy options for children. The seminar will feature experts such as a nutritionist, functional medicine doctor, neurofeedback psychologist, and representatives from adaptive theater and music programs. They will discuss alternative treatments and functional medicine approaches to help children become healthier and happier. The goal is to provide parents with information on supporting their children's well-being and development.
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Music has a significant impact on youth in several ways. It can evoke strong emotions and influence social circles and cultural identities. Music may also enhance cognitive skills and academic performance in some cases. However, music can also promote risky behaviors and normalize violence or substance abuse depending on the content. The impact of music is complex and can be either positive or negative for youth depending on the context. Further research is still needed to fully understand these impacts.
Music is a huge passion for the author. As a member of the Composers' Guild extracurricular group in high school, the author learned music theory, participated in music composition experiments and activities, and had some of their own pieces performed. The author has composed twenty pieces of music and had four pieces performed live as of fall 2017. Three of the author's works were performed by musicians at the high school's annual concert showcasing student works.
The document provides details about a concert benefiting the CCAR Scholarship Foundation's perpetual scholarship in honor of Nate Ellis. The concert will feature performances by the Golden Gate Boys Choir, Devil Mountain Chorus, Leandra Ramm, Pinole Valley High School Show Choir, Encore Vocalists, Business Casual, and acknowledgements will be given to supporting organizations and individuals. The proceeds from the concert will fund a perpetual scholarship awarded annually to assist a recipient with their college education, in Nate Ellis' name.
Music therapy has been shown to have benefits for numerous medical conditions. Studies have found that singing lessons improved pulmonary function and quality of life for COPD patients. Music therapy reduced anxiety and improved self-esteem and feelings of well-being for patients. Vibration therapy also led to reduced Parkinson's symptoms like rigidity and improved walking. Music may relieve pain and increase responsiveness to antidepressants by elevating pain thresholds. It can also reduce stress, anxiety, blood pressure and improve immune system function. The effects are likely strongest when the music matches a person's personal preferences.
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The document is the January 2014 newsletter from the Ann Arbor Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. It includes:
1) A note from the Dean welcoming members to an upcoming brass choir and organ recital and discussing the relationship between art/music and order/stillness.
2) An announcement from the Sub-Dean about upcoming chapter events in February, March, and spring and encouraging members to attend new events and invite others.
3) Details of a February workshop on performance anxiety led by psychologist Dr. Julie Nagel.
4) A reflection from the director of the chapter's Pipe Organ Encounter program on his experiences as a student participant and how the program inspires and supports
This document describes a qualitative study that analyzed original rap lyrics created by youth in a music therapy group at an urban youth shelter. The study used grounded theory to identify major themes in the rap lyrics such as expressing emotions, spirituality, aggression, and group process. The analysis found that creating rap music in group music therapy provided an opportunity for youth to express themselves authentically and engage in culturally relevant creative expression.
Feel the Music is a nonprofit organization that provides music education programs to deaf children ages 5-12 in New York City. Their mission is to give deaf children the opportunity to experience the joy of music. They bring music programs to local elementary schools for deaf students, allowing them to play instruments and perform in sign language choirs, led by professional teachers trained by Feel the Music. Their goal is to enable deaf children to enjoy the same musical opportunities as others.
CCS Press Release Spring Concert May 2014 final 3Gloria Krupa
The Concord Chamber Singers will present their 2014 Spring Concert "Felix and Fanny: An Evening with the Mendelssohns" on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Bethlehem, PA. The concert will feature vocal and instrumental works by Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn, performed by the chamber singers, pianist, and string quartet. Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door, with student tickets available for $10.
Agenda and people of Health Now Mahrajan
Conceptualized and coordinated by visiting scholar Dr May Haddad (Liu Institute for Global Studies, the Green College at UBC and People's Health Movement-Canada)
http://www.phmovement.org/en/node/7532
http://www.phmovement.org/sites/www.phmovement.org/files/PHM%20Lebanon_%20FLYER_HEALTHNOW_MARCH27-1.pdf
Music therapy can benefit older adults with developmental disabilities in multiple ways. It can improve skills, bring joy, and aid in self-expression for non-verbal individuals. Music is processed in both brain hemispheres and engages multiple senses. It can also help manage behaviors, reduce stress and agitation, and facilitate emotional closeness between caregivers and patients with conditions like Alzheimer's. New Horizons, a California-based organization, offers various programs and services to meet the needs of older adults with developmental disabilities, including those with Down syndrome who are at high risk for early-onset Alzheimer's. They are opening a new residential home specialized for caring for this population.
The Appalachian Children's Chorus is celebrating its 25th anniversary. It started with 12 members and has grown to over 200 singers ranging from kindergarten to high school. The choir has represented West Virginia nationally and internationally, performing in locations from Charleston to Carnegie Hall to Italy. Former members credit the choir with helping develop important life skills and providing unique opportunities to perform.
The PsychFutures Research Maps provide summaries and links to resources on various psychology topics to help inspire research projects. The topics covered include love, sport, and torture. The full list of maps can be accessed on their website.
Music has the power to teach us in many ways beyond just entertainment. It can develop skills like fine motor coordination and creative thinking, while also improving academic performance and self-esteem. Studies show music reduces stress and enhances cognitive abilities by affecting our brains and releasing feel-good hormones. Understanding how rhythm and pitch physically and emotionally impact us reveals why music is such a valuable educational tool.
Mid America Freedom Band Rainbow Revolution Concert 2009Travis Barnhart
The document provides information about an upcoming concert by the Mid America Freedom Band celebrating the LGBT rights movement through music. The concert, titled "Rainbow Revolution", will take place on November 29, 2009 at Unity Temple on the Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri at 8:00pm. The concert will feature music written by gay individuals and music from the gay rights movement. Special guests will include State Senator Jolie Justus and organist Robert Rowlett. Tickets can be purchased for $15 through the band's website or by calling 816-931-3338.
This document is an undergraduate thesis about how music can positively influence people throughout different stages of life. It discusses preliminary research showing some benefits of prenatal music exposure, such as infants recognizing music they heard in the womb. Music is presented as an important developmental tool for infants that can aid language, cognitive, and social skills. The document then discusses how musical tastes develop from childhood to young adulthood based on both nature and nurture. Finally, it explores how music brings comfort and reduces anxiety for elderly nursing home patients. The goal of the thesis is to analyze the role of music at different life stages and argue it should be more widely utilized in developmental and rehabilitation contexts.
Cantor Daniel Gale is the Hazzan and Education Director of Midbar Kodesh Temple in Henderson, NV. He has over 15 years of experience as a Hazzan, previously serving congregations in Birmingham, AL and Bay City, MI. He strives to help congregants explore and deepen their relationship to Judaism through his musical services, teaching, and pastoral work. He received cantorial ordination and holds degrees in Jewish Education, Music, and Jewish Studies. Congregants praise his warmth, kindness, and ability to inspire spiritual growth through learning opportunities, music, and pastoral support.
This document provides information about a fundraising concert benefiting the Children's Discovery Museum Foundation. The concert will feature musical performances by local doctors and raise money to support the museum's educational programs and exhibits. Donations from the event will help the museum provide free admission, scholarships, and new exhibits and programs to educate children. The concert encourages donations by highlighting the museum's positive impact on the community.
Yes, the Music can really change your mood, your body language and your feelings. See how to boost yourself with the the power of music.
http://www.homecareassistanceyork.com/
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This document announces a free seminar for parents hosted by the Tri-Town SEPAC on healthy options for children. The seminar will feature experts such as a nutritionist, functional medicine doctor, neurofeedback psychologist, and representatives from adaptive theater and music programs. They will discuss alternative treatments and functional medicine approaches to help children become healthier and happier. The goal is to provide parents with information on supporting their children's well-being and development.
Impact Of Music on brain and it's neurological analysis. pptxtopprmilind1209
Music has a significant impact on youth in several ways. It can evoke strong emotions and influence social circles and cultural identities. Music may also enhance cognitive skills and academic performance in some cases. However, music can also promote risky behaviors and normalize violence or substance abuse depending on the content. The impact of music is complex and can be either positive or negative for youth depending on the context. Further research is still needed to fully understand these impacts.
Music is a huge passion for the author. As a member of the Composers' Guild extracurricular group in high school, the author learned music theory, participated in music composition experiments and activities, and had some of their own pieces performed. The author has composed twenty pieces of music and had four pieces performed live as of fall 2017. Three of the author's works were performed by musicians at the high school's annual concert showcasing student works.
The document provides details about a concert benefiting the CCAR Scholarship Foundation's perpetual scholarship in honor of Nate Ellis. The concert will feature performances by the Golden Gate Boys Choir, Devil Mountain Chorus, Leandra Ramm, Pinole Valley High School Show Choir, Encore Vocalists, Business Casual, and acknowledgements will be given to supporting organizations and individuals. The proceeds from the concert will fund a perpetual scholarship awarded annually to assist a recipient with their college education, in Nate Ellis' name.
Music therapy has been shown to have benefits for numerous medical conditions. Studies have found that singing lessons improved pulmonary function and quality of life for COPD patients. Music therapy reduced anxiety and improved self-esteem and feelings of well-being for patients. Vibration therapy also led to reduced Parkinson's symptoms like rigidity and improved walking. Music may relieve pain and increase responsiveness to antidepressants by elevating pain thresholds. It can also reduce stress, anxiety, blood pressure and improve immune system function. The effects are likely strongest when the music matches a person's personal preferences.
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Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
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North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
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Parkinsingers Inaugural Concert
1. Music Matters International
A non-profit company
2120 Green Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
www.musicmattersinternational.org
215-668-0116
Marjorie Samoff, Director
masamoff@aol.com
Monday, May 18, 2015 6 – 7 PM
Ethical Society
1906 Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, PA 19103
PARKINSINGERS Inaugural Concert
Holly Phares, Choir Director
Ryan Fleming, Accompanist
The ParkinSingers Choir
WiththeHealingPresenceSingers
JustinGonzalez,Ukelele
A collaborative project of
Penn Medicine Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center
Dr. Matthew B. Stern, Director
and
Music Matters International,
a non-profit company dedicated to research-based music
programs to improve mind, mood, and movement.
HonoringthememoryofFahnyaBean
withspecialthankstoDonaldBean
2. HOLLY PHARES, Choir Director (B.M. Music Education, Westminster
Choir College; graduate studies in Voice Performance and Opera, Temple
University) has been teaching, conducting, singing, and composing
professionally for over 30 years. First as a school choral director, then as
a faculty member or special instructor, she has trained professional
singers and prepared choirs for colleges, vocal programs, orchestras, and
special venues from the Art Museum steps to the Philadelphia Orchestra
to Italian music festivals. Ms. Phares is currently the Director of Music for
Philadelphia’s Tabernacle United Church (23 years) as well as The Healing
Presence Singers (2 years). She is also a consultant and artist instructor
for Opera Philadelphia on outreach programs including Hip H’Opera and
Family Day. (For information about Ms. Phares’ workshops and master
classes in vocal and ensemble technique, composing, vocal improvisation,
and private voice lessons, see her website, www.civocalarts.com.)
Welcome. Today’s concert offers a sampling of music
rehearsed during a 12-week pilot study of the impact of choral
singing on patient-centered outcomes for people with
Parkinsons.
Under the sponsorship of the Penn Medicine Parkinsons Disease and
Movement Disorders Center, Dr. Alexander Pantelyat and Dr. Allison P.
Willis designed the study, with Candace A. Syres and Krunal Shah as
research coordinators, supervised by Suzanne Reichwein. The choral
project was conceived by Music Matters International, a non-profit
company, which implemented the rehearsals and concert, aiming to
develop evidence-based music programs that are effective, sustainable
and accessible to all.
Penn Medicine Parkinsons Disease and Movement Disorders
Center, Dr. Matthew B. Stern, Director, is a National Center of
Excellence in Parkinsons disease, internationally renowned for
outstanding treatment, research, and patient outreach and advocacy.
The Healing Presence Singers offer musical solace through song to
people who are experiencing difficult life transitions, such as hospice,
homelessness, chronic illness, and social injustice. Its Music Director,
Holly Phares, founded this “comfort choir” in 2013. (Information:
www.hpsingers.com)
Music Matters International
Founded in 2014, Music Matters International is a non-profit whose
mission is to provide evidence-based music programs to enhance
the lives of people with disabilities. Born from a collaboration be-
tween Marjorie Samoff and Dr. Alexander Pantelyat, our company
aims to support research and to translate the findings into sustain-
able programs, serving as a bridge between research and the clinical
population.
Our first venture is a partnership with the Penn Medicine Parkin-
son’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center: a 12-week choral sing-
ing research project culminating in a concert on May 18, 2015. Based
upon the findings of this and other research, Music Matters plans to
offer citywide choral and music-making programs, developing mod-
els that can be financially sustainable, easily accessible, and widely
replicable.
We are also collaborating with a team at the Johns Hopkins Parkin-
sons Disease and Movement Disorders Center in Baltimore, under
Dr. Alexander Pantelyat’s leadership, on an expanded choir research
project slated for the fall of 2015.
Music Matters’ co-founders are Marjorie Samoff, a music and thea-
ter professional with a research background, and Carol Coren, princi-
pal in Cornerstone Partners, former Executive Director of the
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and an expert consultant to
many non-profit arts, film, community development, and sustainable
agriculture organizations. Special thanks to Dr. Oliver Sacks and Dr.
Daniel Levitin.
3. Charlotte Schatz I did not truly become involved until 6 or 8
weeks Into the program. I developed a bad cold and then lower
back problems, resulting in a series of injections to alleviate the pain.
I initially felt that meeting twice a week required too much of my
time. I needed the extra day to do physical exercise. As we ap-
proached the concert performance, it was obviously necessary. I do
not read music which was frustrating but Holly was extremely help-
ful with on-line instructions. I enjoyed meeting the other singers
and working with Holly and Marjorie.
Reflections from members of the ParkinSingers
Bill Patterson Bill has rediscovered his love of singing in this
group. At age 67 he thinks back to his days as a baritone in the Case
Men's Glee Club [that was so long ago that there was no Case West-
ern Reserve University], wondering why it took being diagnosed with
Parkinson's disease to get himself doing this again. In his vocal en-
semble hiatus he has learned harmonica and fiddle, however, so mu-
sic has nevertheless remained a major part of his life.
Betty Pollack Shapiro I had the honor of designing the
ParkinSingers logo. The design of the overall shape and the specific
letters have meaning and speak to the challenges People with
Parkinsons face. For example, the size of the letters in “Parkin” get
smaller, much as the disease involves smaller movements and
quieter voices. Singing in the choir is a strategy for getting larger,
symbolized by the increasing size of the letters in “Singers.”The
designs reflect the journey the choir is taking in addition to qualities
we experience: hope, protection, commitment, motivation,
cooperation, courage, community, gratitude, skillfulness and
friendship.
Program
Prelude
Welcome and introduction
With a Little Help From My Friends (J. Lennon/ P. McCartney)
Jazzy Warm-up (Sabine Horstmann)
Dona Nobis Pacem (Traditional)
Now I Walk in Beauty (Navajo Prayer)
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Harold Arlen/ E.Y. Harburg,
arr. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole)
Ol’ Man River (J. Kern/ O. Hammerstein/ arr. H. Phares)
I Walk the Line (Johnny Cash)
Something Inside So Strong (Labi Siffre)
Holly Phares, Choir Director
Ryan Fleming, Piano Justin Gonzalez, Ukulele
Sound and Lighting by Rhyzomenyc: Caleb Olson and Theo Shier.
Video by Dan Brennan. Usher: Tereza Olson.
Our deep thanks to all those who helped make this project possible:
Laura Baehr, Donald Bean for inspiration, Carol Coren, Congregation Rodeph
Shalom for hosting our rehearsals, Roy Feinberg and the wonderful team at
Rodeph Shalom, Lorna Glassman, Mamie Guidera, Katherine Huseman for
invaluable assistance, Yuni S. Lee, Wendy R. Lewis, Meredith Pauley, Darina
Petrovsky, Suzanne Reichwein, Candace A. Syres, Krunal Shah, Dr. Matthew
B. Stern.
The Performers
Spencer Anderson * Virginia Dillon * Susan Jaffe *
Grace Labouchere * Bill Patterson * Betty Pollack Shapiro *
Charlotte Schatz * Maggie Baker * Richard Kalwaic *
Mark Rader * Marilyn Rogers * Marjorie Wilhite
4. Dr. Alexander Pantelyat is Director of the Atypical Parkinsonism
Center and Assistant Professor of Neurology at Johns Hopkins Uni-
versity. He received his MD from the Temple University School of
Medicine, completed his residency in Neurology at the University of
Pennsylvania, and a fellowship in movement disorders at the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania/Philadelphia VA Medical Center. He treats pa-
tients and conducts research in areas including atypical parkinsonian
disorders and music-based rehabilitation of neurodegenerative dis-
eases.
Dr. Allison W. Willis is Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Perel-
man School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. She received
her MD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and her
Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from the Washington Uni-
versity School of Medicine. She has published extensive research in
areas including young onset and Parkinsons in the elderly, deep brain
stimulation, and epidemiology.
We celebrate the memory of Fahnya Schorr
Bean (1918-2013) who was born in Philadel-
phia and graduated from Smith College. In
1942, she married Donald Bean and in 70
years of marriage, they had three children
and seven grandchildren. Devoted to her
family, active at Congregation Rodeph Sha-
lom, a docent at the Pennsylvania Academy
of the Fine Arts, and an editor and volunteer
teacher at Germantown Friends School,
Fahnya Bean came from a musical family.
Her mother and younger sister sang outside
the home and spontaneous bursts of sing-
ing were common inside. Fahnya loved op-
era, which she and Don attended fre-
quently, and she would read the libretto
early in the day of any performance.
Reflections from members of the ParkinSingers
Grace Labouchere Music has always been important to me. I enjoy
classical and rock concerts, music in the movies and singing along
with the radio. It stirs my emotions and can quickly change my mood,
for the better! There is something magical about music. "Music
soothes the savage beast." Now I am aware of music's therapeutic
value and have experienced its healing powers in myself and others. I
am most grateful to Holly and Marjorie. Music really does matter.
Susan Jaffe When I was a young woman I sang in a choir, and I
danced for years. As Parkinson's disease took over my body I
exercised daily with great physical therapists, but I did miss dancing
and singing. I began to write and had some success. But when I
heard about Dance for PD and ParkinSing I was very excited. Both
activities have given me new insights about PD but also ...more
importantly ...insights into myself. Holly has said, “If you can walk
you can dance and if you can talk you can sing.” She's an inspiration
for us all.
Spencer Anderson At an early rehearsal, Holly asked for one word to
describe our “intentions” for the choral project. Not one to use one
word when you can use four, I came up with “The four C’s”: Challenge,
Control, Confidence, and Community. Challenge represents the cour-
age to take on something outside our comfort zone--- like singing in
front a live audience---when most of us have little experience and al-
most no voice training. By exercising our voices in song, we gain better
control of our voices, learning how to make ourselves heard, even in
crowded restaurants. Confidence is something we gain by successfully
meeting the challenge, and maintaining confidence is very important to
allowing people with PD to continue with activities of daily living. And
finally, a sense of community is something created in the teamwork and
shared experienced of learning the music and performing this concert.
Virginia Dillon A former professional dancer who toured interna-
tionally, Virginia is unaccustomed to using her voice, but truly loves
the rehearsals with ParkinSingers. The camaraderie is so special
and we really have a ball singing. I thank Marjorie and Holly for a
wonderful experience.