Bedside Singing (for the dying & infirmed)
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What is it?
What is it?
What is it?
Bedside or Threshold singing is offering the gift of song to those at the thresholds of life - singing gentle, peaceful songs to clients, their families and carers.
A session typically lasts about 20 minutes. Using soft, lullaby voice and gentle reverie harp, the singing offers gentle blessings not entertainment. Often clients fall into
Bedside or Threshold singing is offering the gift of song to those at the thresholds of life - singing gentle, peaceful songs to clients, their families and carers.
A session typically lasts about 20 minutes. Using soft, lullaby voice and gentle reverie harp, the singing offers gentle blessings not entertainment. Often clients fall into a blissful sleep. Most songs are short, so their repetition is conducive to rest and comfort.
Songs may be spiritual but are not religious.
Benefits
What is it?
What is it?
As published in Psychology Today (2019) Research into the use of music in hospice and palliative care has consistently found that patients, family, and staff all benefit from the music, and often after only one session. Music has been found to help decrease anxiety, agitation and pain.
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Cost
What is it?
Cost
This service is offered free of charge.
A donation for travel expenses is appreciated but not necessary.
Threshold Choir International
Our Story
Moonlark (Tina Marie) sings with the Sydney chapter of the international organisation known as Threshold Choir.
Threshold Choir's mission is to sing for those at the thresholds of life. Each Choir Chapter is firmly rooted in its local community while also being an important part of a shared global community of singers.
Started in California in 2000 by Kate Munger, the Choir now has around 200 chapters worldwide.