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Isolated older adults find joy and connection through virtual singing
Those with neurocognitive disorders like dementia especially benefit By Kristin Samuelson, Senior Health Sciences Editor Northwestern UniversityAmerican philosopher and psychologist William James once said, “I don’t sing because I’m happy. I’m happy because I sing.” A...
Why I Sing with Sounds Good Choir
Several weeks ago, we asked members of our Sounds Good choirs: Why do you sing? What motivates you? And why do you sing with Sounds Good Choir? Our singers’ responses filled our hearts with joy. Thank you to everyone who shared.I love singing. I could sing in many...
Guess Who’s Singing Beside You? Betty Dayron
Soprano, Social Worker & Blues CruiserAt the tender age of 11, few of us know what we want to be when we grow up. Betty Dayron is the exception: she knew she wanted to be a social worker, and she went on to fulfill her dream in a 43-year career with the agency now...
Song Spotlight: The Rhythm of Life
Did you ever see the musical “Sweet Charity” from 1966, with Gwen Verdon in the starring role and choreography by her husband, Bob Fosse? The show was written with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, and book by Neil Simon. The musical features the songs...
Your Favorites – Belting out Broadway’s Best
While Sounds Good Choir singers were revving up for the 2025 Spring session, “Broadway!” we wanted to know what their favorite Broadway musical and show tunes were. We called out for answers to this question: “If you could only sing one song from one musical, which...
One Master Mentors Another
Oscar Hammerstein II, the godfather of American musical theater, transformed the Broadway musical with his partner, Richard Rodgers. Sondheim considered Hammerstein a mentor and major influence in his work. One of my favorite stories in the history of American musical...