​​Our gift of song provides soothing comfort to patients and their families. 

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"Twilight and evening bell, / And after that the dark! / And may there be no sadness of farewell, / When I embark," are just some of the moving lines from Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem, "Crossing the Bar."

 

Later set to music, the song is one of many soothing and meaningful works that JourneySongs has been performing for the past decade and a half. The a cappella ensemble performs lullabies, chants, rounds, spirituals, hymns, niguns (soothing, wordless melodies), and classical music, choosing songs meaningful to the client and their caregivers.

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"It's an honor to be at somebody's bedside and sing for them," said Kate Mason, a former hospice nurse who co-founded the choir with Cindy Mapes and Nancy Wrenn.

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The gift of song calms and uplifts spirits, and decreases isolation. The healing power of music and calming presence during life’s transitions can be enjoyed whether in person or virtually. We offer audio and video recordings, including images of nature synced to our singing. Click "Our Music" to access recordings for your enjoyment.

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