Great music enriching the lives of our elders
Patricia Hammond, mezzo-soprano | Doug Balfour, piano
“This last performance was sheer joy. Food for the soul, that is what music is. Thank you to all involved. And please know our appreciation for these glorious interludes.” — resident
Photo: Yukiko Onley
The largest performance arts organization in Canada dedicated exclusively to people in retirement homes and long-term care.
Janelle Nadeau, harp
Concerts in Care 2015 • 800 concerts at 72 homes across British Columbia • audience: over 36,000
Silk Road Duo
“It’s not very often that entertainers are so skilled at getting our residents involved and actively participating in the music itself, so it was amazing and really fun to see this happen!” — residence staff
Nicola Everton, clarinet
“Families are actually planning their visits around when [Concerts in Care] are taking place. The performance… was amazing. You know it is working when you can get people up and dancing.”
— residence staff
Photo: Yukiko Onley
Concerts in Care to date • over 9 years of concert delivery • 6,000 concerts presented • audience: over 270,000 • regions: Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Okanagan, Kamloops, Kootenays, the North
Charlie Lui, dizi | Karen Lee-Morlang, piano
“When I hear you playing like this… so beautifully… it makes me want to live longer.” — resident
Jane Coop, piano
“You could hear a pin drop in both rooms, amazing… The impact was huge and so meaningful and rewarding for our residents. You brought real moments of joy to our residents.” — residence staff
Steve Normandin, accordion
“An excellent and charming performance.” “[He] was engaged with the audience the whole time, and everyone was clapping and tapping with their feet and no one wanted it to end.” — residence staff
D’arcy Han, vocalist
“It’s as if I’d been drinking Kool-Aid my whole life and someone just gave me a nice glass of wine.” — residence staff
Borealis String Quartet
“The last time the musicians were here, one resident commented on how it reminded her of the concerts she attended in Vancouver, down in Stanley Park. I hope the musicians know how much it means to the residents and staff to have them come and perform.� — residence staff
David Gilham, violin | Chiharu Linuma, piano
“When asked how he enjoyed it [the resident] was so choked up that he could not speak. His eyes filled with tears and he finally said, “It was the most beautiful music I have ever heard!” — residence staff
Van Django, gypsy jazz quartet
“The concerts have been very much enjoyed by residents and their families – and have contributed to their quality of life – and that is the most important outcome to us.” —D avid Cheperdak, SEO Broadmead Care
Photos: Yukiko Onley
Will our concerts enrich the lives of your residents?
To enquire about Concerts in Care at your home please contact: David Lemon Founder, Executive and Artistic Director d.lemon@healtharts.org 604.230.2732