While the regular on-site Branch activities are suspended due to the coronavirus situation, our Tuesday and Wednesday Singing4Fun (S4F) song-leaders, Penny Stone and Sally Jaquet, are posting videos to keep us going through these challenging times. There are also some Zoom sessions organised – please contact Cathie Quinn, 0131 557 6438 or cathie@edinburghparkinsons.org for more details of the online sessions or for general information about Singing4Fun.

As the Branch is supporting facilitators’ online work, if you benefit from these videos, you may consider making a donation to the Branch via https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/edinburghparkinsons.

Penny’s videos

Penny’s S4F videos as well as links to lyrics for some of the longer songs can be found on Penny’s website here https://singlouderthanguns.com/health-and-music/

Penny is also posting other learn-and-singalong songs on her website every few days to help keep people singing during these unprecedented times. These can be found here https://singlouderthanguns.com/singalong-songs/.

You might also like to explore other pages on Penny’s website, especially under “Projects” and “Resources”.

Sally’s videos

Please send any feedback or queries to Sally via sarahjoyjaquet@gmail.com.

Sally’s S4F sing-along videos can be found here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgdRMPZUbVDgiPihPe_05kgeFNQ5o-sUf

Sally is also posting Musical Mindfulness and Family Musical Games to further help us through these times.

Musical Mindfulness – how to practise mindfulness in a musical way can be found here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgdRMPZUbVDhp7iE1–bf2D8j4NHUkwtA

Musical Games & Warm-ups to do at home with friends and family can be found here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgdRMPZUbVDhDIjbsD7CakbhG1Jvuko8y

Sally also has learning sound recordings that can be found here
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mXFv-fNUMXfkZT6Jhj25IxXj722-ezLA

Under Normal Circumstances

NOTE: We are using Eventbrite for Information, no ticket required (see 'booking' information below)

We sing for fun and enjoyment as well as to exercise the vocal folds and the facial muscles. Our singing builds friendships and laughter is guaranteed! Sessions include rounds, part harmonies, traditional songs, jazz numbers, ballads and songs from around the globe. No prior singing experience is required and you don’t have to read music – songs are taught by call and response by our highly experienced song leaders. We generally sing without accompaniment but occasionally our song leaders may add a little of their choosing.

Singing4Fun is not just for people with Parkinson’s – anyone who wants to sing is welcome. Nor do you have to commit to coming every week, drop-in when you can. There is a small charge for each session.

Wednesdays, 7-9pm at Bellevue Chapel in Rodney Street, Edinburgh. Note: Sessions run only in term times.

There complete list of dates for 2019/20 are available on the branch website from this link: http://www.edinburghparkinsons.org/regular-activities/singing4fun/

For further information or to let us know you are coming for the first time, please contact Cathie Quinn, 0131 557 6438 or e-mail: cathie@edinburghparkinsons.org