Comforting the dying with song, the Threshold Choir's mission

Kate Munger, founder of the Threshold Choir, shares her journey of creating choirs that sing at the bedsides of the dying. Inspired by a personal experience in 1990, she discovered the calming power of song. The choir's songs are original, short, and soothing, offering comfort and serenity. The choir has grown from one to 150 worldwide, providing a unique form of support that often results in reduced pain and a sense of peace for those they sing to.

What is the primary mission of the Threshold Choir?

• To perform at concerts worldwide

• To record and sell music albums

• To teach music to children

• To sing at the bedsides of people who are dying

What inspired Kate Munger to start the Threshold Choir?

• Singing to a dying friend

• A book she read

• A suggestion from a family member

• A dream she had

What effect did singing have on Kate Munger's dying friend?

• It had no effect

• It calmed him

• It made him more agitated

• It made him laugh

How do the choir members approach the room of a dying person?

• By playing instruments

• With loud singing

• By knocking loudly

• As gently as a butterfly

What is a common reaction from people who have been sung to by the choir?

• Increased pain

• No change in condition

• They fall asleep immediately

• Pain is lessened or gone