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Watch this heartwarming--and sometimes heartbreaking--60 Minutes clip about Tony Bennett. Under the throes of Alzheimer's, Tony might not remember your name, but boy, he can still--at 95--sing the pants off a song. His physician also explains the amazing hold music has over Alzheimer...
moreMasks especially created for singing. Wristbands signaling comfort with hugs, or closeness. Rethinking the meaning of worship, or...
Do you ever say "I can't sing, I wish I could sing?" Would you describe yourself as tone deaf? We hear those sorts of comments a lot at Pride of Portland when approaching possible guests. Reknown a cappella star, Deke Sharon, is here with...
moreMany of us LOVE to sing in groups, but become emotional …or insecure… or just less satisfied when we sing alone. Now, we know that singing alone is certainly different than raising your voice with others – but wouldn’t it be great to experience even just a little more joy while you’re practicing...
moreSchool music programs are being cut, and education priorities focused on STEM. Is there any real value to a vocal music education? Click here for a great video explaining why...
moreWhen 5-year-old Roslyn Kane began having nightmares, dad Rick reached out from his home in Pennsylvania to the Bristol Man Chorus to see if they could help his daughter through the power of song. Choir director Sam Burns got to work immediately, crafting a personal lullaby for his new friend....
moreChoir singing improves health, happiness – and is the perfect icebreaker, reports the University of Oxford. Music has been used in different cultures throughout history in many healing rituals, and is already used as a therapy in our own culture (for the relief of...
moreWhether you have the voice of a songbird or sound like some ball-bearings in a blender, singing can have some remarkably positive effects.
Blatent plug: If joining a choir is something you're considering, visit a Pride of Portland rehearsal! It just might be what you're looking for!
It’s no secret that America’s social fabric is unraveling....
moreSome music inspires you to move your feet, some inspires you to get out there and change the world. In any case, it's fair to say that music moves people in special ways. If you're especially into a piece of music, your brain does something called ...
moreThe dice were HOT on June 1, when Pride of Portland Chorus hosted their first Bunco Blast Fundraiser. We had friends and family from near and far joining us at the beautiful TaborSpace for fun, games, music and laughter.
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moreWant to learn some amazing things about a singer's amazing body? Check out this informative article.
1.) Your whole body is your instrument, not just your vocal mechanism.
Your voice is part of a total system which includes your mind and your entire body. Any...
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