You're Helping CATA Make Music Together

YOU'RE HELPING CATA MAKE MUSIC TOGETHER

A CATA Collaboration Like You've Never Seen...

This year, CATA is all about connection. Inspired by our NEXUS theme, CATA artists have been creating new collaborations across art forms— and across our community.

Megan and Scott get ready for their debut with CATA's Rockin' 4-String Strummers. Your support makes it possible for CATA artists to explore new art forms— like ukulele!

Now, for the first time ever, more than thirty CATA singers, drummers, and ukulele players will join forces in a musical extravaganza for the grand finale to our Annual Performance. As you read this, CATA musicians are putting the final touches on their parts in a powerful, original song composed by our Art Cart Troubadours. The song is inspired by the words and memories of dozens of elders from

CATA drummer Tanny (Riverbrook Residence) rehearses with The CATA Beat

Berkshire Healthcare residences who have shared their stories with our Art Cart team throughout the year. And now, because of your support, our CATA musicians will bring those stories to life!

“The mixing of art, advocacy, and community is constantly creative and creatively constant,” says Dawn Lane, CATA’s Artistic & Program Director. “This year’s NEXUS theme is the perfect opportunity for connection and overlap. We’re mixing our faculty, performers, and art forms into one brilliant finale unlike any CATA show you’ve ever seen!”

Nathaniel (BCArc) rehearses with the Rockin' 4-String Strummers.