Fun with Fiona

This afternoon, we had the pleasure of welcoming Fiona to Canford Chase, bringing her expertise in music, song writing, and guitar playing.

Her presence had a profound impact on our residents, who deeply appreciate music. Fiona not only taught us vocal warm-ups but also shared gentle music and sayings to prepare us for singing and self-expression.

Over the past few weeks, Fiona’s visits have been a highlight for everyone. We’ve been exploring the art of song writing, drawing inspiration from poetry. Through this process, we’ve crafted two original songs of our own. We began by singing songs from “The Sound of Music,” which helped everyone warm up and enjoy singing together, exploring the full range of each person’s voice.

The session also brought joy and a sense of accomplishment to our residents. Along the way, they created their own songs, which was truly amazing. They felt a great sense of pride in their achievements, so much so that they even had the opportunity to record their songs.

Listening back as a group allowed them to hear how beautifully their voices blended together. It was a truly heart warming experience.