Call for Singers, Musicians and Music Directors
Madison-Based Precious Memories Choir
The Precious Memories Choir is a musical group for people with memory loss and their caregivers who enjoy African American gospel music. This choir is organized and funded by the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC). Rehearsals are held one or two Saturdays a month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 4525 Diamond Drive, Madison, Wisconsin.
Who can join
Interested choir members should meet some of these criteria:
- Be willing and able to sing, play a musical instrument or have experience directing a choir
- Either have memory loss, a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or any form of dementia
- Be a current or former caregiver for someone with dementia
How to join
View an informational flyer about the Precious Memories Choir and register to participate.
If you have any questions, please email Dr. Fabu Carter.
Related
Read an article about the Precious Memories Choir, "Memories Through Song: How the Power of Music is Helping a Community Heal," published in the March 2020 issue of Umoja magazine.
"Healing through music: Madison area services help those with cognitive, physical challenges" appeared on WMTV on February 13, 2025.
