Art & Music Classes for People with Parkinson’s
Find a class in Massachusetts near you.
Please be sure to contact the program provider to verify class details.
Boston, MA – Crescendo Chorus
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.
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: Linda Garrity; call 617-952-6200 on Tuesday/Thursday, ask for Linda
Cambridge, MA – Crescendo Chorus
Crescendo Chorus is a therapeutic singing group for people with PD. Participation can help improve audibility, volume, and articulation. This program is open to all, regardless of music experience.
Location: Youville House, 1573 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA
Dates & Times: Mondays, every other week, 10:30 – 11:30 am Contact Youville House for dates
Contact: Yanira Burgos, 617-491-1234 or yaniraburgos@youvillehouse.org
Concord, MA – Concord Conservatory of Music Singing with Parkinson’s
“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.
Dates & Times: Mondays, 10:30am – 12 pm
Location: Concord Conservatory of Music, 1317 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742
Contact: Email the registrar to sign up
Lowell, MA – Art Class Social
Enjoy the gallery at Arts League of Lowell. Follow that up with an art-class where you can learn or practice a variety of media. Try a different skill each month! Class topics may include drawing, watercolor, collage or sculpting. Supplies are provided. Artists may bring their own.
Free for everyone/donations appreciated. Registration is required for this class.
Dates & Times: Monthly on Thursdays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Arts League of Lowell, 307 Market Street, Lowell, MA 01852
Contact: Kari Greenhalge at kgreenhalge@lowellymca.org or 978-45-7825 x820.
Hingham, MA – South Shore Conservatory Parkinson’s Chorus
Singing with Parkinson’s is a chorus for persons living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. Each session is one hour of rehearsal, followed by 30 minutes of optional social time with refreshments. Staffing consists of a board-certified music therapist who has been trained in neurologic music therapy, a board-certified movement/dance therapist, and a world-class accompanist. A typical session begins with easy movement and vocal warmups, followed by singing of both well-known and new repertoire with live accompaniment. Social time provides ample opportunity for engagement and connection. This program is supported by the American Parkinson Disease Association Massachusetts Chapter.
This program will take place both in-person and via Zoom.
Dates & Times: Wednesdays, 12:30 – 2:00 PM
Location: South Shore Conservatory, Hingham Campus; One Conservatory Drive, Hingham, MA 02331
Contact: Click here to visit the website
Newton, MA – Tremble Clefs Choral Singing
Please Note: This group is meeting on Zoom. Please contact Anne Muskopf for further details
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.
This program will take place both in-person and via Zoom.
Dates & Times: Mondays, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: United Parish of Auburndale, 64 Hancock Street, Newton, MA 02466
Contact: Anne Muskopf, amuskopf@jfcsboston.org or 781-693-5069
Winchester, MA – Music Therapy Group for People with Parkinson’s
Winchester Community Music School provides this program addressing the needs of people with Parkinson’s with both online and in-person options. The online group is led by Music Therapist Monika Gibbons on Fridays from 1:15 – 2:15 PM via Zoom (video or audio). The in-person group is led by Music Therapist Shayla McDermott, currently on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at Winchester Community Music School. These programs are open to people at every level of musical ability and are welcoming of individuals of all backgrounds. Please contact the Music School (information listed below) for information about session dates and availability.
Click here to visit the Winchester Community Music School website to learn more.
Dates & Times: In-Person: Wednesday 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Online via Zoom: Friday 1:15 – 2:15 PM
Location: Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Avenue, Winchester, MA 01890
Contact: 781-721-2950 or wcms@winchestermusic.org