Discover the joy of singing in a dementia friendly chorus
Dementia friendly choirs and choruses are popping up all across America!
The dementia friendly choirs and choruses listed below are created for people living with Alzheimer’s, other dementias, undiagnosed memory loss, and a care-partner. We invite you to experience the fun of singing, the joy of laughter, and the power of music.
Music is a connector. Join a chorus and bond with others over the songs we love.
You don’t have to be a great singer to reap the social and health benefits of singing. These dementia friendly choirs are all non-audition community choruses, specifically for people living with Alzheimer’s, other dementias, and undiagnosed memory loss.
In each of these choruses, you’ll find a welcoming community geared for everyone’s active and successful participation.
It’s more than a sing-a-long. These choruses are about learning the music and singing in a concert for friends and family. Come, rediscover possibility. It’ll be the best day of the week!
If know of a dementia friendly choir or chorus that belongs on this list, please let us know!
You have friends on your Alzheimer’s journey. This is why we sing.
Dementia Friendly Choirs and Choruses in the United States
Alabama
Heart to Heart Choir Dothan, AL
EnChorus Birmingham, AL
Side by Side Chorus Montgomery, AL
Alaska
Voices of the Last Frontier Anchorage, AK
Arizona
Shine Your Light Phoenix, AZ
Sing for Life Scottsdale, AZ
California
Music Mends Minds Los Angeles, CA
District of Columbia
Sentimental Journey Singers Washington, DC
Florida
Intermezzo Choir Lee County, FL You’ll find active participation, the friendly atmosphere and life-enriching engagement at this dementia friendly chorus.
Where are my Keys Sarasota, FL
Illinois
Good Memories Choir Chicago, IL, this choir is an upbeat community where people with early-stage memory loss and their care partners sing together, enjoying familiar music that they love.
Memory Singers: Voices of the Heart Chicago, IL
Iowa
Melodies: Together in Harmony West Des Moines, IA
Indiana
Sing for Joy Bloomington, IN
SongShape Chorus Indianapolis, IN
Maryland
All Prime Timers Choir Silver Spring, MD
Minnesota
Amazing Grace St. Paul, MN this dementia friendly choir highlights the robust, rich, and deeply-rooted traditions of Black people and the connection to the elders and olders of our community.
Building Bridges Chorus Granite Falls, MN, this choir celebrates the potential within for people living with dementia and their care-partners.
Resounding Voices Rochester, MN, Through music and fellowship, we support a dementia-friendly community.
Giving Voice Choruses Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN
Singing Hills Chorus Mankato, MN, at this chorus the “number one goal for chorus members is that they experience joy.”
Victory Chorus Duluth, MN
Voices of Impact Anoka County, MN
New York
One Heart, One Voice Poughkeepsie, NY
North Dakota
The Unforgettables Grand Forks, ND
Ohio
Silver Songbirds Chorus Medina, OH
Pennsylvania
Sing for the Moment Choir Mechanicsburg, PA
Tennessee
Hearts Sing Chorus Knoxville, TN, A choral experience connecting people and music for joyful purpose Join us to SING from the heart!
Texas
Love Notes Chorus, Austin, TX, catch a sneak peek of Love Notes performing Blue Skies here
Musical Memory Singers Arlington, TX
Together in Song Houston, TX
Grace Notes Community Choir San Antonio, T, a free and fun inter-generational chorale opportunity for people living with dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders plus their care partners.
Virginia
Forgetful Friends Chorus Manassas, VA
Joyful Voices Richmond, VA, see how Joyful Voices is defying dementia, one song at a time!
Wisconsin
Stand in the Light Memory Choir Eau Claire, WI, learn more about how this choir uses “the power of music to move people and their care-partners to rediscover themselves, make friends, laugh together, learn together, and contribute to the community.”
Coulee Region Giving Hearts Choir LaCrosse, WI
On a Positive Note Chorus Neenah, WI