Empowering Voices: Concord Conservatory’s Singing With Parkinson’s Chorus
Imagine a world where your own voice, once a natural expression of self, begins to diminish, to fade. This is a reality for many living with Parkinson’s disease, a condition that can impact vocal abilities and overall well-being. Acton resident Helena Chan faced this challenge. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s despite a healthy lifestyle, Helena not only had to accept the disease but also had to navigate the self-consciousness it created, including a suppression of her lifelong love of music due to a past negative experience with singing. Then, Helena discovered a lifeline: the Concord Conservatory of Music’s (CCM) Singing With Parkinson’s…
