Eugene Threshold Singers
Gather us together, Spirit of Harmony.
Arise in us, Loving-kindness.
Blend our voices in beauty and peace,
That they may nourish and comfort.
~Marilyn Power Scott
Who We Are
The Eugene Threshold Singers is a group of vibrant and caring women who feel called to offer the gift of singing for people at life’s thresholds, especially at bedsides during the end of life. When invited, we visit a bedside in groups of three or four. Our songs are simple messages of love and kindness. Through this gentle music, we seek to create an oasis of peace at a challenging time.
We serve the Eugene-Springfield community in Oregon and are associated with several local hospice organizations.
Rehearsals
We rehearse on the first and third Mondays of the month in Southeast Eugene.
Because we are not a performance group, we work on learning to sing quietly together, listening carefully and blending our voices. Singing at bedsides comes in time, when each singer is ready. During rehearsals, members may choose to rest in a reclining chair in the center of our circle so they can experience the nurturing quality of being sung to by others.
Joining Our Chapter
We welcome new members to our choir periodically as we have openings. If you feel called to our mission and would like to join us, there are several expectations we would like you to consider:
- You are able to carry a tune
- You are able to hold your part while others sing harmony
- You are able to sing softly and blend your voice with others
- You communicate kindness with your voice
- You are willing to use self-monitoring and accept peer feedback as we work together to bring the sweetest, most blended, and graceful sound possible to our precious clients
- You attend rehearsals regularly
- You are willing and able to create time outside of rehearsal to learn and practice the repertoire
- You use email and respond promptly to general inquiries, such as announcements and requests for singing
- You are willing to help with the running of our choir by joining one of our many teams, such as rehearsal set-up, administration, and member care
Contact Us
If you are interested in singing with us or requesting the gift of song for a loved one, please contact us at [email protected] or call (541) 357-8585.