The Hamilton Chorale sang four of the six song in the Jubilación Suite: Songs for Retirement at the concert on November 12th and 13th in Hamilton, New Zealand. The choir enjoyed the songs, and gave unsolicited feedback to this effect, which was very satisfying.
The songs can be viewed on Youtube . International viewers have found the lyrics not completely clear, but New Zealanders should find it easier.
I am looking to extend my singing teaching via skype in 2012. This will enable me to travel and help Retirement Villages to set up choirs and get the multiple benefits that this will bring. MY current skype students find it an excellent way of learning singing, with no travel costs or time, or having to be away from children in the evenings and getting a sitter. It is especially good for those away from cities, who would be putting in travel time, and its related costs.
In the meantime I will be working through the process to get The Jubilación Suite published in the USA, and in New Zealand as well.
Singing in retirement complexes generates powerful effects for the participants. My research into those self-reported benefits give strong participant voice, and unique stories which all point to the physical, psychological, and emotional benefits of group singing. Gerontology is a field which is a growth area, where 1 in 4 New Zealand residents will be over 65 by 2045. Market research over the last decade has led to the production of www.singingforseniors.co.nz Dr Julie Jackson-Gough
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