The Threshold Singers of Ann Arbor, a chapter of The Threshold Choir, honor the ancient tradition of women singing at the bedsides of people who are in transition. Our members come from both religious and non-religious backgrounds.
 

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"Singing on the Threshold"
Crazy Wisdom Journal ~ READ

"Threshold Choir Sings to People on Their Deathbed"
Michigan Radio ~ LISTEN

"When someone hovers at the edge of death, these singers step in to ease the passage"
Washington Post ~ READ

"Comfort to the Dying"
San Francisco's KQED News ~ WATCH

Come experience our singing

at our Gift of Song gathering on April 14, 2024. Let our songs and harmonies bring peace, comfort and support to you. More information.


Invite us to sing at a bedside

or via phone or videoconference

We would be honored to pay a visit, in person or virtually, to someone in your life who would welcome and benefit from our gentle, soothing singing. More information.


Threshold Singers of Ann Arbor is a chapter of the Threshold Choir, which envisions “a world where all at life’s thresholds may be honored with compassion shared through song.” We continue the ancient tradition of singing at the bedsides of people who are undergoing a transition--between life and death, between injury and healing, between one stage of life and another. The voice, as the original human instrument, is a true and gracious vehicle for compassion and comfort.

When invited--and without charge--we visit in small groups, or sing over the phone or via videoconference. We welcome families and caregivers, if they are on hand, to join us in song or simply to be quietly present.

 
family members say...

"Your voices and tender love continue to be like the sweet jewel of mother's love, a balm in a rocky and challenging time. Thank you, all of you. The work you do is mighty."

 
doctors and hospice staff say...

"I have to tell you how incredible it was to see the choir yesterday. I have been deeply affected by the experience."

"I was fortunate to witness L. at work with three of my patients. Her affect on all three of them was moving and very apparent."

"On behalf of my patients and the staff, I would like to thank the Threshold Choir for inspiring us and brightening our day."

"The first patient I visited after T.'s visit told me she was an angel."

 
invite us to sing

We would be honored to sing for someone in your life who would welcome and benefit from our gentle, soothing songs. If time is of the essence, we will try our best to meet your need.

If you are calling or emailing with a singing request, please leave a message for our Bedside Singing Coordinator

Phone: 734-531-7960 (Note: If no one answers, the phone will ring for about 25 seconds. Please be patient and wait for the greeting to leave a message.)
Email: thresholdofaa@gmail.com

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