“To provide high-quality cultural and educational opportunities for audiences through the production of choral music recognized for its imaginative programming and performance excellence.”
We witness first-hand the changes music makes in the lives of those who can no longer venture out into the world.
Recognizing the healing power of music, our Big Idea is bringing our concert series to senior residents living in skilled nursing facilities on the Peninsula and in the Salinas area. Following each Spring and December concert, we sing a version of our concerts to these seniors.
Having witnessed the impact these SNF performances have on residents, we are committed to continuing and expanding their benefits.
To engage SNF residents even more, we added “sing-along” pieces (with printed lyrics provided for them). SNF residents not only participate in singing these sing-along pieces but also get to choose which songs to sing. With these sing-alongs, SNF residents become participants in the music, not just listeners.
These sing-alongs are welcomed warmly, especially during the holiday season.
Our organization benefits all Monterey County.
The prevalence and pervasive nature of electronic media, bombards us 24 hours a day with news, gossip, politics… Granted, having helpful resources available at the click of a button also brings a cacophony of bad news and pettiness. Layered on top of this is the lingering isolation of a divided world, ingraining uncertainty and fear as a way of life for us all.
Camerata Singers believes we have found a small way to break through this isolation to unite our community through music.
Our performances transport our listeners back to a simpler time, surrounded by friends and family, and may also spark an interest in new music that has never been heard before. We know from our audience's reactions and comments that Camerata Singers provides a welcome respite from the world's concerns, giving them the strength to deal with the stressors facing us all.
I have worked with our seniors here at (this Salinas) SNF for five years. When I heard how excited the seniors were after hearing you perform at a SNF in Monterey, I hoped your group would come here as well for our seniors. When I received a call from you asking to perform for us, I was thrilled! I knew all our seniors would love hearing you. I was right. After the performance, I saw so many smiles from the seniors and staff as well! Your performance and letting us also sing some songs was the absolute best performance we have ever had in the building. Please, please come back for Christmas.
- José last name not given, Salinas
