WELCOME

Group singing improves quality of life for people with Parkinson's

Sing to Beat Parkinson’s (STBP) operates and supports a network of singing groups for people with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions, including carers, family members, and volunteers.

OUR PARENT CHARITY

Caring through singing

Canterbury Cantata Trust is a charity helping people of all ages and abilities to improve health and wellbeing through active participation in singing.

OUR GROUPS

Sing to Beat Parkinson’s groups throughout the UK

Our friendly, professionally-led sessions are designed to support speech, breathing, confidence, and overall wellbeing—while also providing a joyful sense of community.

VOICES STRONGER TOGETHER

Evidence and insights into the benefits of
Singing for people with Parkinson’s

There’s more to singing than meets the ear. Our resource hub brings together key research and studies showing how music and voice work can support speech, movement, confidence, and community for those with Parkinson’s. Dive into the evidence and see why singing really matters.

Group Singing Improves Quality of Life for People with Parkinson's

An International Study (Irons, Y., Hancox, G., Vella-Burrows, T., Han, EY., Chong, HJ., Sheffield, D., and Stewart, D).

Experiences of Persons with Parkinson's Disease Engaged in Group Therapeutic Singing (Stegemöller, E. et al.).

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that leads to altered neural control of movement, including the control of voice, respiration, and swallowing.

Group Singing Improves Quality of Life for People with Parkinson's

An International Study (Irons, Y., Hancox, G., Vella-Burrows, T., Han, EY., Chong, HJ., Sheffield, D., and Stewart, D).

MediSing

In partnership with Arts Council England, Britten Pears Arts, Trinity Laban and Sing to Beat, MediSing has developed their first singing app - SingApp:Parkinson's. The app is uniquely co-created with and for people living with Parkinson's. They have been fundamental in the decisions about functionality and design.

Training

Sing to Beat Parkinson’s were delighted to host their 6th residential training course for the first time at The Grand in Folkestone on Saturday February 3rd and Sunday February 4th 2024.

Emily Renshaw-Kidd takes up the reins

Following over 10 years as founder and Artistic Director of Canterbury Cantata Trust, Professor Grenville Hancox MBE has handed over the role to his successor Emily Renshaw-Kidd.