You’ve probably noticed Music for Seniors popping up everywhere lately—and you’re not imagining it! This past year has been incredible and full as we’ve worked together to bring more music and connection to our community. The numbers tell an amazing story: over the last three years, we’ve grown our programming […]
Picture this: an 87-year-old woman who hasn’t sung in years suddenly lights up during a music session, her voice joining others in a beloved melody. A veteran with dementia reconnects with his daughter through a familiar song. A lonely widower finds friendship and laughter in our music circles. This is
When it comes to having her hands in the dirt while gardening, waking up early to listen to the birds, or whipping up some healthy cooking while entertaining friends, those hobbies come as daily routines for Pattie Levine. However, if I told you that in the past year, she has
Rhythm is foundational to music! Have you ever heard your favorite tune played to a sluggish rhythm? It’s missing the life! As rhythm is foundational to music, this dedicated community – The Rhythm Section – is essential for the growth and sustainability of lighting up lives with Music for Seniors.
Dear friends of Music for Seniors, Maria Von Trapp said, “Music acts like a magic key, to which the most tightly closed heart opens.” The power of music can bring about miracles in the hearts and minds of its audiences, and I am honored to join the Music for Seniors
The month-long awareness and fundraising initiative culminates with “An Evening with Jeannie Seely & Friends” on Sept. 25 at Soho House Nashville Caption: (L to R) MFS Executive Director Liz Kelly & Jeannie Seely Photo Credit: Moments by Moser Photography NASHVILLE, TN – September 4, 2024 – Music for Seniors
Music for Seniors has announced the appointment of Liz Kelly as its new Executive Director effective immediately. Based in Nashville, Kelly brings over 20 years of experience in nonprofit management and development, coupled with a true passion for the power of music and intergenerational community engagement. Kelly has held previous
To honor the legacy of award-winning Nashville songwriter Frank Dycus, Music for Seniors (MFS) has named its 2024 Concert Series the Frank Dycus Legacy Free Daytime Concert Series in partnership with an anonymous donor. The concert series will include 10 free daytime concerts in Middle Tennessee and 10 in East
This is an article featured in the Forward FOCUS Summer 2021 publication by FiftyForward Telling Our Stories By Sarah Martin McConnell “Sarah, you have to come get mother” said Priscilla my sister when we finally connected after hours of dead phone my lines. Hurricane Katrina had just pummeled the Mississippi
