Songshine is an effective music-based vocal program for persons whose speech has been affected by Parkinson's disease, stroke, other neurological disorders or aging voices. The program builds voices with a holistic approach that integrates breath awareness and body alignment, vocalizes (singing exercises), singing in community, diction and articulation exercises, creative imagination, becoming a character (role playing) and emotional engagement.
The following SongShine programs are available. Click the city for details and registration information.
Central Okanagan United Church | 721 Bernard Ave, Kelowna
Date: Mondays | 1:00pm – 2:00pm (the second Monday of every month, they extend to 2:30pm for refreshments and social time after class | Ongoing, except for July
Fee: Classes are free of charge
Instructor/Contact: Sylvia Clerke | sym1943@gmail.com (SongShine Certified Instructor)
North Shore Neighbourhood House | 225 East 2nd St., North Vancouver
Date: 2:00pm-3:00pm | Alternate Fridays | January 11 - June 14, 2019
Fee: Drop-In, Fee Waived
Class Description: Vocal exercises and group singing to strengthen voices.
Instructor/Contact: Joani Bye | joanibye@shaw.ca | 604 202 9784
Seymour Dance Studio | 808 Lytton Steet, North Vancouver
Date: Starting Sept 22 2021 Thursdays 11am - 12pm
Fee: $12 per class for a total of $72 for 6 classes
Class Description: Songshine is an effective music-based vocal program for persons whose speech has been affected by Parkinson's disease, stroke, other neurological disorders or ageing voices. The program builds voices with a holistic approach that integrates breath awareness and body alignment, singing exercises, diction and articulation exercises, creative imagination and emotional engagement to be able to communicate more easily and clearly.
Instructor/ Contact: Joani Bye | joanibye@icloud.com
Spruce Captial Seniors Recreation Centre | 3701 Rainbow Dr, Prince George
Date: Mondays | 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Fee: Free for PG Support Group members
Class Description: Vocal exercises and group singing to strengthen voices. Includes: Body awareness, relaxation and breath exercises; drama activities to spark imagination and encourage emotional expression; opportunities to build community, create connection and lift spirits.
Instructor: Rose Loewen (SongShine Certified Instructors)
Contact: Gina Beddome | 250-564-8955 (Gina)
Calvary Baptist Church | 711 Park Road, Gibsons
Date: Tuesdays | April 2 - June 4 | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Fee: $50 one-time only registration and materials fee (includes all materials, practice CDs and carrying bag) plus $100 for each 10-week session or $12.50 for a drop-in class (no materials).
Class Description: Vocal exercises and group singing to strengthen voices. Includes: Body awareness, relaxation and breath exercises; drama activities to spark imagination and encourage emotional expression; opportunities to build community, create connection and lift spirits.
Instructor/Contact: Sarona Mynhardt (vivavoce@saronamynhardt.com) or Pat Hepper (pat.hepper@gmail.com)
For more information on Songshine, please visit: http://www.songshineforparkinsons.org/
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