Resounding Voices

07/09/2026

Our summer session is in full swing, and we’re enjoying a few of "Our Favorite Things". Singers voted on their favorite songs from past sessions and we’re having fun revisiting them, as well as sharing favorite stories and memories with each other.

Summer is a great time to check us out. If you’re thinking that Resounding Voices might be right for you, drop in for one of the sessions listed below and experience the choir for yourself.

Resounding Voices Summer Rehearsals
Tuesdays, July 14, 21, 28 & Aug. 4
10:00 - 11:45 am
Calvary E. Free Church (5500 25th Ave NW, Rochester)

07/07/2026

It's all about the connection!

Why can music still feel familiar, even when memory changes? 🎵🧠

Music is deeply connected to emotion, identity, and meaningful life moments 💜 A familiar song can bring back a feeling, a person, or a sense of connection — even when words are harder to find.

That is one reason music can be such a powerful tool in dementia care and connection 🤝

What song feels familiar to you or someone you love? 🎶

Reference: Matziorinis AM, Koelsch S. The promise of music therapy for Alzheimer's disease: A review. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2022;1516(1):11-17. doi:10.1111/nyas.14864

05/22/2026

Another semester of singing is in the books, and what a semester it was! Almost 80 singers joined our musical family this season and experienced the joy of singing. Thanks to everyone who attended our concert last weekend, and to the amazing musicians who joined us on stage - Erin Haefner, Rich Bisett, Jon Coker, David Miller, Dick Rohrbaugh and Susan Tanabe. 🎶💜

📸 by Amy Monson (thanks, Amy!)

04/28/2026

Happy 90th birthday to our volunteer support singer Nancy!

04/03/2026

Every Resounding Voices rehearsal starts with social time and treats. This week we enjoyed an amazing spread of St. Patrick's Day goodies made by one of our volunteer singers, Jane. Thank you so much, Jane!

04/01/2026

We celebrated a birthday at rehearsal today. Meredith, from our Alto section, turned 98! Happy birthday, Meredith!

03/05/2026

Thank you to Stephanie Schumacher and ACDA of Minnesota for interviewing our director Suzy Johnson and spreading the word about the dementia-friendly choirs in our area!

By Stephanie Schumacher Over the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure of attending several...

02/18/2026

Happy birthday to our rehearsal volunteer Barb Arlander!

01/20/2026

Our spring session begins February 3! If you or someone you know is living with dementia, join us for a weekly dose of music, connection, support and joy. Volunteer singers with a desire to support and uplift those experiencing dementia are also welcome. Registration and more info at resoundingvoices.org