The Aphasia Choir of the Upper Valley

05/17/2026

We were all so happy to present what we have been working on in aphasia choir at Upper Valley Music Center's Sing & Play Festival yesterday. Thank you to all who attended and for the kind words shared after the concert!

05/13/2026

Was so honored to represent Upper Valley Music Center & Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and present about our growing aphasia choir at the Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire Conference this morning!

05/11/2026

Come sing with us this summer!

Summer Spotlight: SingAble summer chorus!

Wednesdays, June 24-August 12
5:15-6:30 pm at Upper Valley Senior Center

SingAble is a new summer choral ensemble run by Allison Pollard which invites people of all ages and abilities to experience the joy of singing in community. The inclusive ensemble brings participants together as singing partners, and is designed to be welcoming and supportive to everyone, including seniors and people with disabilities. The summer will conclude with a performance at LOH's Nexus Festival on August 8!

Learn more and register at uvmusic.org/summer

05/08/2026

We only have a little bit of fun...🪕😄 Come sing with us next Saturday, May 16th at 9:30am at FCC Church for our Community Song Share!

03/27/2026

Movin' & groovin' to a Beatles tune at yesterday's rehearsal! Any guesses as to which song we're singing? 😁

03/20/2026

Nothing like a Row-Row-Row-Your-Boat round to get the brain fired up! We had a great time at rehearsal yesterday! 🥳🛶

03/13/2026

Whether someone has a brain injury from birth, or acquires it through an accident or illness, music therapy has several proven benefits for rehabilitation and maintaining quality of life. Not only is music therapy a great way to communicate with others, it can also restore speech, movement and memories.

03/11/2026

03/04/2026

March is Music Therapy Awareness Month 🎶

Music therapy is evidence-based healthcare led by board-certified professionals who use music to support speech, movement, emotional regulation, memory, connection and much more. From supporting individuals with aphasia after stroke, to helping children with disabilities find their voice, to easing anxiety and pain in medical settings, music therapy meets people where they are and helps them move forward.

If you’ve ever felt the power of a song to change your mood or bring people together, you’ve already experienced a glimpse of what music therapy can do. Let's celebrate! 🥳

02/25/2026

Excited to share that our group's leader, Allison Whiteside Pollard, MT-BC, will be speaking at the Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire Conference in May about music and singing's role in stroke recovery and how the aphasia choir started at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center! Can't wait! 😁