The course offers a particular opportunity for community musicians and emerging artists based in Kent to gain invaluable experience and toolkit to run a singing group for people with Parkinson’s and their carers.

The course will be led by Professor Grenville Hancox, (Honorary Professor in Music, Health and Wellbeing, University of Kent; Artistic Director, Canterbury Cantata Trust Founder; co-founder Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health), with expertise  in singing and wellbeing, and Nicola Wydenbach, professional singer and experienced Parkinson’s and singing practitioner.

Participants will :

• gain a greater awareness and understanding of Parkinson’s as a condition and the benefits of singing.
• engage in workshops and demonstrations of materials  and approaches  to group singing.
• have the chance to work alongside people with Parkinson’s and their carers.
• receive advice and support in setting up a group.

Numbers are limited and early application advised.

This course is only made possible through the support of Kent County Council.

To book a place please contact Nicola Wydenbach at nicolawydenbach@yahoo.co.uk or 07967 442935