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“I’ve Totally Got Your Back”

“I’ve Totally Got Your Back”

by Jonathan Miller, Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Sounds Good Choir | Dec 28, 2023 | Musings

It’s humbling when a professional singer and choral director ends up down for the count, which is exactly what happened when yours truly tested positive for Covid. Thus began a period of self-isolation, the last thing I expected to be doing—or more like not doing—in...
When You Don’t Feel Like It, Come Anyway

When You Don’t Feel Like It, Come Anyway

by Jonathan Miller, Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Sounds Good Choir | Nov 7, 2023 | Musings

A number of singers in our choirs for older adults have had tragic losses and other difficult personal situations. I am deeply grateful that they sometimes bring me, Sandy, other conductors and staff, and fellow singers into their confidence. They share the hard...
Candles, Israel-Gaza, and a World We Don’t Have Yet

Candles, Israel-Gaza, and a World We Don’t Have Yet

by Jonathan Miller, Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Sounds Good Choir | Oct 22, 2023 | Musings

We have been rehearsing “Light One Candle” in all of the Sounds Good Choirs for the many weeks. When Linda Powell and I picked the song for this fall’s concerts, we had no idea how timely it would seem now—almost prophetic. It suddenly feels deeply relevant,...
The 1,000 Ways We Show Love

The 1,000 Ways We Show Love

by Jonathan Miller, Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Sounds Good Choir | Oct 1, 2023 | Singer Profile

We had our first Good Memories rehearsal last week. It was a joyous occasion. Several singing volunteers were there today, people who hadn’t sung with us since the spring. This reunion is a happy time with lots of hugs. Also, five new singers joined the choir—two...
Classic Rock: A Primer for the Ages

Classic Rock: A Primer for the Ages

by Jonathan Miller, Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Sounds Good Choir | Aug 3, 2023 | Musings, Singer Profile

If you’ve ever driven across the country without any means of curating your own playlist, you’ve undoubtedly turned on the radio to stifle the monotony of the wheels-on-asphalt roar. In between the static and proselytizing evangelists of every religious and political...
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In-person choral groups in the Chicago area:

Adults 55+

Sounds Good Choir
(8 different choirs throughout the Chicago area)

Adults 55+
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Good Memories Choir
Dementia-friendly Sounds Good Choir

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