Art & Music Classes

Crescendo Chorus is a therapeutic singing group for people with PD. The group is lead by a Neurologic Music Therapist and LSVT Speech Language Pathologists.

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Dates & Times: Tuesdays, 3:15 – 4:45 PM; Contact Spaulding for information on latest session
Location: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 300 First Avenue, 1st Floor, Family Research Room, Charlestown, MA 02129
Contact: Ashley Higgins, 617-952-6819 or ahiggins8@partners.org

Recently, drumming has been associated with therapeutic benefits like lower blood pressure, stress relief, and improved coordination. SoulWorks Rhythm provides an array of drums, musical guidance, and enthusiasm. No previous experience is necessary.

Location: Youville House, 1573 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA
Dates & Times: Contact Youville House for dates and times
Contact: Katie Blanchard, 617-491-1234 or katieblanchard@youvillehouse.org

“Singing with Parkinson’s” offers people in the community an opportunity to participate in voice therapy while singing, performing and experiencing the joy of making music. The chorus covers songs from a variety of genres, and input from the group will help guide the repertoire. This choir is for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and care partners. All ages and all levels of singing ability are welcome.

This program is supported by the American Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts Chapter.

Learn more here.

Dates & Times: Wednesdays, 10:30 – 12:00 PM
Location: Concord Conservatory of Music, 1317 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742
Contact: Register online here, or contact the Conservatory at ehuggard@concordconservatory.org or 978-369-0010

SSC and Laura’s Center for the Arts are proud to provide this therapeutic choral experience. This choir is for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and care partners. All ages and all levels of singing ability are welcome. This program is supported by the American Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts Chapter.

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Dates & Times: Wednesdays, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Location: Laura’s Center for the Arts, South Shore YMCA, 97 Mill Street, Hanover, MA 02340
Contact: Eve Montague, 781-934-2731 ext. 20 or visit www.sscmusic.org/CAT

The Cape Conservatory announces Sing for Joy, a singing group for people living with Parkinson Disease. In conjunction with the PSN/APDA (Parkinson Support Network of Cape Cod/ American Parkinson Disease Association), the Conservatory is offering Sing for Joy free of charge. The group is designed to help those with Parkinson’s disease maintain the health of their voice, build community through singing, and experience hope – and joy – through music. Family members, Friends, and Caregivers are welcome to attend.

Sing for Joy is funded by a grant from the Parkinson Support Network of Cape Cod, a Branch of the American Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts Chapter and the Arts Foundation Cape Cod.

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Location: Barnstable Senior Center, 825 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, MA 02601
Dates & Times: Tuesdays, 11 AM – 12 PM
Contact: 508-362-2772 or info@capeconservatory.org

This choir is for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. All ages and all levels of singing ability are welcome. The goal is to uplift people’s spirits and improve communication skills. Click here to see the program flyer.

Dates & Times: Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30am
Location: Lee First Congregational Church, Park Place, Lee, MA 01238
Contact: Megan Cooke at 413-770-1975 or beckethome@yahoo.com

Tremble Clefs is a singing group for people with PD and their care partners. The group can help with Parkinson’s-related voice and communication challenges using LSVT inspired techniques. MGH Speech and Language therapists consult to the program. NO singing experience is required. Registration is required.

**Please Note: This support group will continue meeting via ZOOM throughout the COVID-19 situation. Please contact Anne Muskopf for further details**

Location: United Parish of Auburndale, 64 Hancock Street, Newton, MA 02466
Contact: Anne Muskopf, amuskopf@jfcsboston.org or 781-693-5069

This choir is for individuals with neurogenic communication impairment, including individuals with Parkinson’s disease. All ages and all levels of singing ability are welcome. A trained vocal performer will lead the group with two speech language pathologists.

Dates & Times: Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 PM (Check with Lisa Sommers to confirm session dates & to register)
Location: Northampton Center for the Arts, 33 Hawley Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Contact: Lisa Sommers, 413-545-4010

110 Fitness has partnered with MacMurray Designs Art Studios to provide these 3-hour painting workshops. There are separate workshops for people with Parkinson’s and care partners. This program is supported by a grant from the APDA MA Chapter.

Learn more about Art Escape classes here.

Location: MacMurray Designs, 200 Weymouth Street, Rockland, MA 02370
Contact: Brett Miller, 781-616-3313 or bmiller@110fitness.org

The Choral Singing Program for Parkinson’s offers a therapeutic singing program in Shrewsbury, MA. Thanks to a grant from the American Parkinson Disease Association MA Chapter, there is no cost for these classes, though a $10 donation is appreciated. This event is open to individuals with Parkinson’s and their care partners.

See a flyer here.

Dates & Times: Mondays, 10:15 AM –  12:00 PM
Location: First Congregational Church on the Common, Route 140 and Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Contacts: David Russell – dasrusl@charter.net, (508) 753-1660;
Denis Coughlin –  speakeasyd@aol.com, (978) 464-2692

The Art Cart will continue their workshops in Southampton, MA, at DopaFit Wellness Center! Learn the benefits of creativity and movement for people with Parkinson’s. Each class will explore a different artistic medium.

For more information, click here. Registration is required.

This program is supported by a grant from the American Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts Chapter.

Dates: 2nd Saturday of each month, starting January 11, 2020
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Dopafit Movement Center, 15 College Highway, Southampton, MA 01073
Contact: Saba Shahid, (203) 565-9647 or smilethroughart@gmail.com OR the APDA MA at (800) 651-8466

The Winchester Community Music School provides this program addressing the needs of people with Parkinson’s. Music therapist Monika Gibbons leads this group, which is open to people at every level of musical ability. Please contact the Music School (information listed below) for information about session dates and availability.

Learn more about this program on the Winchester Community Music School website. 

Dates & Times: Fridays, 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Location: Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Avenue, Winchester, MA 01890
Contact: 781-721-2950 or wcms@winchestermusic.org

The Art Cart presents this series of creativity workshops for people with Parkinson’s. These classes are free to participants. Anyone with PD is welcome to join, along with a care partner or family member (if space is available).

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This series is supported by a grant from the American Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts Chapter.

Dates: Sundays, JAN 12, MAR 15, MAY 17, JUL 12, SEP 13, & NOV 15, 2020
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: 121 Lincoln Street, 2nd Floor, Worcester, MA 01606 (Park and enter from the back of the building)
Contact: Saba Shahid, 203-565-9647 or smilethroughart@gmail.com; or APDA I&R Center at 800-651-8466