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Manitoba Choir Tours Sweden After Transformative Year
Community Heroes4h ago

Manitoba Choir Tours Sweden After Transformative Year

The University of Manitoba Singers are heading to Sweden and Amsterdam this month after a remarkable year of growth. Despite half the choir being new members, they've mastered challenging repertoire and are ready to perform in historic Nordic venues.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Salida High Choir Raises $900 at Pizza Fundraiser
Acts of KindnessMar 13

Salida High Choir Raises $900 at Pizza Fundraiser

A Colorado high school choir sang their way to nearly $1,000 in a single night, thanks to a local pizza restaurant and generous community members. The funds will bring contemporary music and new resources to students who performed their hearts out.

Google: fundraiser success2 min read
Retired Teacher Jan Evans Volunteers Daily at Seniors Centre
Acts of KindnessMar 12

Retired Teacher Jan Evans Volunteers Daily at Seniors Centre

After 30 years teaching students of all ages, Jan Evans found a new calling in retirement. Now she volunteers nearly every day at a seniors centre, organizing events, leading choir, and making everyone feel welcome.

Google News - Random Act Kindness2 min read
Grammy-Nominated Choir Joins Global Kindness Music Initiative
Acts of KindnessMar 3

Grammy-Nominated Choir Joins Global Kindness Music Initiative

A new song featuring Uganda's Grammy-nominated African Children's Choir aims to spread kindness worldwide, with all profits going to charity. Children's choirs from multiple continents are recording their own versions to become ambassadors of peace.

Google News - Random Act Kindness3 min read
Music Practice Reshapes Brains and Eases Pain, Study Finds
InnovationFeb 14

Music Practice Reshapes Brains and Eases Pain, Study Finds

Scientists discover that making music changes brain structure so powerfully it can reduce pain perception and delay age-related diseases. From Parkinson's choirs in Ireland to pain labs in Denmark, the evidence is clear: your brain on music is healthier.

Google News - Health3 min read
2,000 Minnesotans Sing to Federal Agents: Join Us
Global NewsFeb 6

2,000 Minnesotans Sing to Federal Agents: Join Us

When conflict came to Minneapolis streets, 2,000 residents chose an unexpected response: they formed a choir and started singing directly to federal agents, inviting them to "choose humanity." Their message spreads hope through harmony instead of confrontation.

Upworthy2 min read