![]() Live music is bound to provide a positive experience by bringing out emotions from not only hearing the music live, but also seeing the musician in person. ![]() Much research has for a long time shown that music is therapeutic, but changing how you hear that music may amplify those benefits such as increased energy levels, improved engagement, and lower stress levels. Since then, the talented choir has grown exponentially in numbers and sung songs from such popular musicals as The Sound of Music, Singin’ in the Rain and Oklahoma. The lifestyle team quickly began recruiting residents to join the group, and rehearsals began shortly after that. Portarlington’s choir group was officially formed back in May 2019, after residents requested that a choir or musical group be started within the community. The overflowing crowd cheered at the end of every song and the group’s confidence only grew with every applause and sign of encouragement from the rest of the community. “Now, I play as part of the Portarlington 5-star choir!” ‘Thank-you very much…’ Paying fitting homage to the King, Arcare Portarlington residents were dressed in Elvis-inspired capes, and belted out numerous hits from across the beloved singer’s long and successful career. “I played piano as a child and learnt to play by ear,” resident Bev, who tinkled the ivories with gusto throughout the concert, explained. The gifted group sang such classic Elvis anthems as Love Me Tender and I Can’t Help Falling in Love, all while dressed in jewel-incrusted, Elvis-inspired white costume capes. “We’ve been practicing for months and after a couple of sessions, we really came together as a group, ” resident and choir member, Kate said. The uplifting performance was presented by 12 hip-shaking Arcare Portarlington residents along with two equally lively lifestyle team members, pictured above, who tightened belts to hit the high notes and really do justice to a range of the King’s most loved tracks. To celebrate Elvis Week, the 5-Star Choir at Arcare Portarlington recently rocked the house by performing an Elvis-themed concert for the community.
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