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ParkinSings | Choir for people with Parkinson's PARKINSINGS Funded by the Arts Council of Wales, ParkinSings is a collaborative pilot project by Choirs For Good and Parkinson's UK Cymru to find out if singing can improve the wellbeing of people living with Parkinson's and their carers. With thanks to our funders: ABOUT THE PROJECT The ParkinSings pilot project ran from January–April 2025 to explore whether group singing could support the wellbeing of people with Parkinson’s and their support carers. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition with over 40 symptoms, including tremor, slowness of movement and muscle stiffness. While there is no known cure, staying active and maintaining social connections can help people with Parkinson’s to mitigate the significant physical and emotional impacts of the condition. In the pilot phase, 49 people joined ParkinSings choirs in three locations across Wales, meeting fortnightly for three months before 35 choristers delivered a showcase performance at the Senedd on 1 April 2025, marking the start of World Parkinson’s Month. Thanks to further funding from the Arts Council of Wales, ParkinSings will now continue rehearsing into 2026 . This new phase will build on the pilot’s success, with refreshed goals and a dedicated evaluation to help us understand the wider impact of the programme. Discover the joy of singing with parkinsings Living with Parkinson’s can bring many challenges — but it can also open unexpected doors to connection, confidence and creativity. ParkinSings is a friendly, supportive choir programme created especially for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. Whether you’ve sung all your life or tell your friends and family that you can't sing at all, you’re warmly invited to come along, meet others who understand your journey, and experience the power of singing together. Our fortnightly sessions are gentle, uplifting, and designed to support physical and emotional wellbeing. We focus on breathing, vocal exercises, and the joy of shared music-making — all in a relaxed, no-pressure environment. You don't even need to be able to read music! Most importantly, we laugh, we connect, and we leave feeling better than when we arrived. Find your nearest choir VACANCY: SONGWRITER We are looking for an experienced freelance songwriter to join us for the next steps in our exciting ParkinSings journey! Click below to learn more - deadline 12 December 2025. Learn More Videography: Chris Lloyd ParkinSings: Documentary Play Video PROJECT EVALUATION Download this report Read this report in Welsh Key Findings MORE INFORMATION Want to know more about the ParkinSings project? Fancy giving it a go? Or, would you like a ParkinSings choir near you? Just get in touch! Contact information First name* Last name Email* Address Phone Additional information Submit HELP & SUPPORT To find out more information about how Parkinson's UK Cymru can support you or you loved ones, please click below to find out more. Find Out More

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BOOK US We don't just run choirs! From booking a choir to perform at your event, through to corporate packages, workshops, bespoke offers, and sponsorship opportunities, you'll find everything you need to work with us. Can't see what you're after? Don't worry - just fill in the form below and we'll be in touch to discuss your ideas! BOOK A PERFORMANCE Corporate & Business Community OFFERS & Workshops sponsorship opportunities Can't see what you're after? Don't worry! Get in touch - we'd love to hear your ideas! First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Company name* What would you like to discuss?* Is there anything else you'd like to tell us? Submit

No One Is Alone Featuring Jamie Barton For our third virtual project we were lucky to be joined by internationally renowned opera singer, Jamie Barton for a stunning rendition of 'No One Is Alone' from the Sondheim musical, Into The Woods . This project was launched in LGBT+ history month and took place the following month in March 2021. Over a period of 4 rehearsals we were joined by singers all over the world, even as far as the USA and Canada for this very special performance in aid of Stonewall Cymru and the work they do advocating equal rights for the LGBT+ community. We were delighted that in total, we were able to raise over £750! Jamie Barton is increasingly recognized for how she uses her powerful instrument offstage – lifting up women, queer people, and other marginalized communities and we were delighted she was able to lend her incredible voice to this beautiful performance, unlike any other virtual choir video that you’ve seen before. This project has been made possible by a grant from Localgiving and Postcode Community Trust, a grant-giving charity funded by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. All Videos Play Video All Videos

cfg Staff subscription feel good. do good. for good. Ready to invest in making your people feel good ? There's a growing evidence base that shows that singing in a choir can have huge benefits on an individuals' mental, emotional, and physical health. But at Choirs For Good, we know choirs can do much more than just that . They can do good too: raising money for local causes and giving back to their local communities; and that's why our choirs exist for good. Not just in a sustainable way, but to promote singing as an activity for all ages, for life. Why not reward your people with something that could change their life? A staff subscription to any of our 12 weekly Choirs For Good choirs is a great way to reward your people and contribute to their health and well-being outside of working hours. We rehearse for 48 weeks of the year and is accessible and inclusive to everyone: there's no auditions and no previous musical experience necessary! Read More Let's talk If this sounds like something that aligns with your business values, then please complete the contact form below, and we'll be in touch to discuss how we can help. First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Company name* What would you like to discuss?* Is there anything else you'd like to tell us? Submit

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Frequently asked questions Do I have to have a good voice? Not at all! Our Choirs are open to anyone regardless of their experience with singing or choirs. You will never be asked to sing on your own and our learning materials mean that you don’t need to be able to read music to join! You may have sung in the Royal Albert Hall or you may have only sung in the shower: all experiences are valued equally. Your Choir Leader will know how to work with a group of people with a mixture of experience and ability to ensure that everyone feels fulfilled and your choir sounds great. What resources are included? At your free taster session, we’ll have everything you need ready and waiting for you. Once you become a member, you’ll have access to our online rehearsal room, which includes all resources you need to learn with us. This includes lyric sheets for you to print and practice tracks you can download and sing along with. We keep our learning resources online as this helps keep our subscription costs as low as they can be and helps us do our bit for the planet by becoming a paperless organisation. If you think this will be a barrier for you, please speak to us. How do I know where to sit? Our choirs rehearse in sections (Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses). If you already know what your voice type might be, that’s great! If not, don’t worry - your Choir Leader will talk to you about the right area of the choir to sit in. We ask choristers not to save seats as we are a welcoming and inclusive group. We’re all here to have a lovely time and make new friends, so if a seat is empty, you’re welcome to sit in it. If you have any issues finding a seat, just speak to your Choir Leader. Do I have to take part in performances? Not at all! These are always voluntary: but we really encourage you to have a go as we believe performing is an important part of the learning experience. The sense of fulfilment and achievement that comes from a performance is unique so please don’t hesitate to chat to your Choir Leader if you’re feeling nervous about it - we don’t want you to miss out! Do I have to be able to read music? Nope! For the majority of the time, our choirs use lyric sheets only. However, there may be instances where your Choir Leader gives you the option to use a musical score. In these cases, your Choir Leader will help you learn the basics of how to follow the music and what the different symbols mean in the sessions. But, there’s no obligation to use them but we encourage it when appropriate as part of your learning experience. I have some additional needs, am I welcome? We are an inclusive organisation and aim to be as accessible as we can, but we recognise that this is an ongoing learning process for us and we will do everything in our power to help. We welcome anyone with additional needs but we do request that you drop us a line ahead of your free taster session so that we can make sure it is as positive and inclusive an experience as it can be. Information you share with us will always be treated in the strictest confidence. What causes do you support? We support causes that are important to our choristers, both locally and nationally. We never expect choristers to donate to any cause we are supporting unless they particularly want to. We also have our ‘Charity of the Year’ scheme which is voted on by all of our choristers. How much does it cost? Everyone is entitled to a free taster session. After that, there are two options: most people choose to pay monthly to be a member of one of our choirs, which costs £16.99 per month. However, some prefer to pay yearly, which costs £199. Both include a free trial of 30 days - so in effect you get up to 5 sessions for free. If this is a barrier for you, please get in touch. How do I pay? Sustainability is important to us - it’s part of our ‘For Good’ ethos. Therefore, our choirs run on a subscription model , paid by card and is a bit like a gym membership. This is NOT a Direct Debit. Choristers pay for their place in the choir rather than paying per session they attend. This ensures that the choir is able to run as normal and basic running costs are covered even when some choristers are unable to attend. Unfortunately, we do not accept cash. What does my subscription pay for? Your subscription pays for the ongoing cost of running your choir for 48 weeks of the year. This includes things like venue hire, insurance, your Choir Leader’s time and expertise, musical arrangements, song licenses, and much more. As a not-for-profit, we always try and keep our subscription costs as low as they can be, and we are obligated to reinvest any profit we do make back into the company: improving your learning experience and expanding our reach in local communities. Don't see the answer to your question here? Drop us a line! Contact Us

NHS Discount Do you work or volunteer for Hywel Dda University Health Board ? In partnership with Hywel Dda UHB, Choirs For Good are delighted to offer a 3 month free trial period for staff and volunteers of our choirs! TO REDEEM: 1. Book your free taster session 2. After your taster, you will receive an automatic email - if you want to become a member, head towards the HAPI app (health board internal) and browse 'Choirs For Good'. 3. Within the app, you'll find a coupon code, which applies to the Monthly Plan and will give you 3 free months membership (worth £50.97). 4. Use the coupon code when you sign up for your monthly plan on Choirs For Good and it will be automatically applied. N.B. You must use an NHS email to sign up in order to verify. Terms and Conditions Currently, this is exclusively for staff and volunteers at Hywel Dda University Health board. If you work for another organisation or another health board, please do contact us to discuss how we can offer the same for you and your staff. Book your FREE Taster

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PROJECTS We don't just run weekly choirs... We also run projects that help us bring the joy of singing to more people across the country and help us fulfil our social aims and objectives as a social business. To date, we've reached well over 1000 people across the UK on some amazing virtual and physical singing experiences, working with the likes of HRH the Prince of Wales, Bryn Terfel, John Owen-Jones, Kathryn Jenkins, and Jamie Barton (to name but a few!). Through our projects, we've also donated over thousands of pounds to good causes and even won the David Taylor Classical Music Digital Choir Award! YOUTH CHOIR June 2022 Our Choirs For Good Youth Choir got together for an epic concert in Cardiff Castle to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee! Read More CHARITY OF THE YEAR 2022 - 2023 Find out more about our Charity of Year 2022 - 2023, as selected by our Choirs For Good choristers across Wales! Read More THE GOOD WORKSHOPS Summer 2021 We ran a series of 20 outdoor GOOD Workshops across the country throughout the summer of 2021. Read More NO ONE IS ALONE May 2021 Singing alongside opera superstar Jamie Barton, our virtual project raised money for Stonewall Cymru! Read More Gwlad! March 2021 We took part in a virtual celebration of Wales for St David's Day, featuring superstars such as John Owen Jones & Bryn Terfel! Read More A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS December 2020 Our first ever project, over 200 singers took part in 'A Broadway Christmas' with our friends at The West End of Wales Orchestra! Read More Take a look at some of our work and if you've got an idea for a project you'd like to work on, why not get in touch!? Talk to us!