Shana Moses on the Amazing Grace Chorus and staying connected through music

17/05/2025 9 min
Shana Moses on the Amazing Grace Chorus and staying connected through music

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Episode Synopsis

Shanna Moses works with seniors at the Walker West Music Academy. Amazing Grace Chorus is the name of their group and it connects elders of the community through creative healthy aging programming. They have their Spring Concert coming up on May 31st at 4pm at the Missionary Baptist Church in Minneapolis.

https://walkerwest.org/programs/ages-55/amazing-grace-chorus/

AGC is a dementia-friendly chorus where elders demonstrate the healing power of music. Through song, the chorus engages the heart and soul of the listener and brings memories of love, friendship, family, and community. Along with many positive benefits for memory and brain health, the AGC provides connection, community, friendship, joy and love for its members. The chorus works to counter social isolation and its detriment to the human spirit, and instead offer comfort, fellowship, and beloved community.