[The power of choral singing and posited effects on memory and neurology.] Article: "They sing to remember: The power of memory choirs" National Geographic. June 17, 2025. ----------------------------------- "...research has shown that music can help resurface old memories, increase neuroplasticity, and boost brain function, in addition to fostering community and helping regulate emotion. Participation in musical programs like choirs can help maintain the function of existing neural pathways and even forge new ones. Multiple studies have found that musical training can enhance the structural integrity of white matter ⁠in the brain, which allows information to be transmitted more efficiently. And there are indications that the brain’s musical centers are particularly insulated from the ravages of dementia...." ----------------------------------- (fb)

Registration for the WCS 2025-6 Fall/Winter Term will open in mid-August 2025. Please check our "Joining the Choir" webpage for more information! https://www.womenschoralsociety.org/joinchoir No auditions are required. We welcome all ages and experience levels. Be part of a community of women who love to sing! Rehearsals are held weekly on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, optional additional sectional practices are offered, and recordings are provided to support practice on your own. (fb)