Community
Inclusive Choir
St Luke's Hospital’s Community Inclusive Choir
St Luke’s Hospital’s Community Inclusive Choir is a community choir programme lead by credentialed music therapists. The 12-week programme aims to reduce social isolation and improve the quality of life for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia, while offering a meaningful opportunity for PLWDs and their caregivers to connect through music.
Register For The Choir
Additional screening will be conducted for safety and engagement
Programme Objectives and Benefits
Unlike traditional choirs, the focus is on achieving non-musical goals such as improving socio-emotional skills, communication, and quality of life. With a trained and credentialed music therapist, necessary adjustments and modifications can be made to foster an inclusive, success-oriented environment that promotes social interaction and cohesion.
- Increased confidence, empowerment, and engagement
- Reduction in depression symptoms
- Improved health and wellbeing, with a sense of belonging and purpose in the group
Who
- Individuals living with MCI; mild or moderate dementia
- Individuals who enjoy social singing in a group, no background in music required
- Caregivers are required to be present for all sessions, and participation is welcome
*Please note that no transport will be catered
Session Information
- Every Thursday at 11:00am - 12:30pm
- St Luke's Hospital, 2 Bukit Batok Street 11, S 659674
Outline: Vocal warmups, light stretching, and interactive group singing exercises
Outcome: Choir performance on the 12th session
Cost: Fully sponsored by St Luke’s Hospital
