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. Our current director is Vincent Schueren (musician name 'Spoons for the People'). We are always looking for new singers! We welcome people of all ages, with any vocal range or ability. Participants need not have a direct prior 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 Schedule—Fall 2025
All rehearsals will be at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Washburn, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
Thursday, September 18th
Thursday, October 2nd (Tentative)
Thursday, October 9th
Thursday, October 16th (Tentative)
Thursday, October 23rd
Thursday, November 6th
Thursday, November 13th (Tentative)
Thursday, November 20th
Thursday, December 4th
Thursday, December 18th
(2-3 performances TBA)
Repertoire for Winter 2025:
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)
Homeward Bound (Marta Keen)
I Hear the Music (Donna Kramolis and Perry Tanksley)
CLICK HERE
In the Wee Small Hours (Music David Mann, Lyrics Bob Hillard, Arr. Paris Rutherford)
CLICK HERE
Riversong (Andy Beck)
CLICK HERE
Suo Gan (Melody traditional Welsh, Lyrics/Arrangement, Mark Burrows)
[SEE BELOW]
Wild Mountain Thyme (Irish Folk Song, Arr. Patty Drennan)
[SEE BELOW]
L-O-V-E (Nat King Cole)
CLICK HERE
Little Boxes (Pete Seeger)
CLICK HERE
You’ll be in my Heart (Phil Collins)
CLICK HERE
Your Song (Elton John)
Wild Mountain Thyme Practice Tracks
Suo Gan Practice Tracks
Homeward Bound Practice Tracks
The Parkinsong Choir is a part of the Bay Area Parkinson’s Support Group.
Board members include:
Roger Aiken, President
Ed Calhan, Secretary
John Klungness, Treasurer
Reggie Holmes, Support Group Facilitator
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