This choir provides positive and joyful experiences for those living with memory loss or dementia and their care partners. WAMK Chorale is a partnership between Key Chorale, JFCS of the Suncoast and Senior Friendship Center’s Adult Day Program.
Two eight-week sessions are planned for each year, led by Maestro Caulkins with the assistance of Key Chorale volunteer singers. These groups explores the potential of people living with dementia or memory loss to experience renewed purpose, learning, and friendships. The sessions are uplifting, fulfilling, and fun and are an important part of their care.
Listen to the podcast by Kerry Sheridan, WUSF’s NPR station for Tampa, Sarasota, and St. Pete intitled, “As memories fade, music sustains at a choir pairing Key Chorale singers with community elders”
“We are absolutely thrilled to partner with Key Chorale and Maestro Joseph Caulkins to bring the power of music into our program! Music therapy is known to have countless benefits for individuals suffering from neurocognitive diseases. Our participants and their loved ones greatly look forward to the musical camaraderie and experience.”
– Macey Walker, Adult Day Services Manager at Senior Friendship Center
Schedule
FALL 2024 SESSION DATES
Thursdays, August 22 – October 10, 2024
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Senior Friendship Center Living Room
1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
Thursdays, October 17 – December 12, 2024
12:45 AM – 1:45 PM
No rehearsal November 28
JFCS on the Suncoast
2688 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34237
If you are interested, or would like more information, contact Ellen Schaller, Community Outreach Specialist
941.921.4845 or email HERE
Even if he doesn’t remember that he went to a practice, he certainly remembers the words and melodies of the songs you choose; we often sing them on our walks or in the car.
Where Are My Keys? Chorale Caregiver
