History
Over Christmas in 1991, Tim and Jane McHale went caroling in nursing homes and hospitals. They had a blast. The joy generated by sharing beloved songs gave them an idea. Construction engineer and executive coach by day, the couple decided to use their musical talents in their spare time to reach people who were otherwise isolated year-round. They worked up a repertoire of familiar tunes designed to engage and encourage and enlisted other music lovers to join them in visiting shelters, prisons, and other facilities. They called themselves