TC AZ is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) Charity - AZ QCO Code 22218
Tremble Clefs is for people with PD
We provide music therapy for people with PD
This clinically beneficial program provides vocal and movement exercises and generates new learning and comfortable challenges in a shared supportive environment. Groups meet regularly, most often on a weekly basis.
This is a singing therapy group for people with Parkinson's disease. No musical experience is required. If you have Parkinson's, come sing with us - we are not looking for good voices, we are looking for people fighting Parkinson's.
In May 2025, the Music Director of Tremble Clefs Arizona, Sun Joo Lee, earned a PhD in Music from the University of Iowa. She started the Sun City group in 2008 and also directed the Scottsdale music therapy group since 2008. Her energy and dedication inspire us all. Classes are also given by talented assistant directors: Kiersten Jungbluth, Merri Zohar and Carolyn Perkins.
This photograph was taken on July 18, 2025, at a meeting of the Sun Lakes Tremble Clefs. It was a regular music therapy meeting where director Carolyn Perkins and accompanist Mutusmi Mori and their singers were joined by a special visitor, Sun Joo Lee.
Our groups meet in person and on Zoom
Voice loss, decreased voice volume, voice with a monotone quality are common symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Regular participation in our singing groups strengthens the vocal chords. Participation keeps members active and engaged, resulting in new-found energy.
Tremble Clefs was founded in Scottsdale Arizona in 1994. In 2018 two groups, the Scottsdale group and the Sun City group, combined, incorporated and were granted nonprofit status by the IRS. The Mesa group began in 2019, then Covid stopped in-person meetings. They resumed in 2022.
The photograph above shows Music Director Merri Zohar leading the Original Tremble Clefs at the Terraces, Phoenix, an independent living facility, on April 9, 2026. While Merri Zohar is directing, their accompanist Jihyeon Ryu is not pictured.
All groups welcome people who have Parkinson's disease. That is the only qualification. You don't have to read music or have a musical background or a "good voice." Give us a try. The first session is always free of charge.
therapeutic music benefits EVERYONE with parkinson's
We are committed to inclusion and we value diversity
Tremble Clefs Arizona provides music therapy to people with Parkinson’s disease. Our members come to our groups from all walks of life to participate in vocal and breathing exercises and to sing. Together, we strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, education, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation is welcomed, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential with dignity.
