Key Chorale Announces Winter 2025 Dates for Community Outreach Choirs
Sarasota, January 8, 2025 – Although the social and physical benefits of singing are well-established, many seniors facing health or memory challenges often believe that their condition restricts their ability to engage in music. Beginning on January 16, two community outreach choirs will kick off an 8-week vocal enrichment program for seniors and individuals living with memory loss, supported by volunteers from Key Chorale, the Suncoast’s leading symphonic chorus.
“Physical constraints or limited vocal experience shouldn’t deter you from making and enjoying choral music,” according to Joseph Caulkins, Artistic Director of Key Chorale. We want to bring “the joyful and therapeutic benefits of singing to everyone, regardless of the health challenges they face or the musical skills they have—or don’t.” Whether actively singing along or simply enjoying the immersive environment of lively, recognizable music, participants are invited to experience the sense of community, purpose, and well-being that comes from singing.
Each 8-week session has seven one-hour rehearsals followed by a performance on the final day. Rehearsals are led by Maestro Caulkins and begin with vocal exercises and warmup stretches, allowing for varying ranges of mobility. Musical selections—designed to be challenging, yet familiar—include both singalongs and limited four-part harmonies.
- At Town Square Sarasota, the Local Come Together Choir for senior enrichment:
Session Dates: January 16 – March 6, 2025
10:30 AM -11:30 AM
Town Square Sarasota, 3882 Central Sarasota Pkwy, 34238
- At Senior Friendship Center – The Living Room, the Where Are My Keys? Chorale, for those living with memory loss:
Session Dates: January 16 – March 6, 2025
12:45 PM-1:45 PM
Senior Friendship Center – The Living Room
1820 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236
If you, or someone you know, might benefit from being part of one of Key Chorale’s outreach choirs, please contact Ellen Schaller at 941.921.4845 or [email protected] for more information.
Key Chorale’s vision is to partner with our community to provide musical opportunities and experiences that will nurture and enhance the educational growth of individuals of all ages in a lifelong passion and pursuit of music. Each season, Key Chorale delivers 72 sessions of meaningful, purposeful singing experiences for senior enrichment and those living with health challenges and their care partners.
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About Key Chorale
Key Chorale, the Suncoast’s premier symphonic chorus, is dedicated to transforming lives through innovative programming, artistic excellence, educational outreach, and service to the community. Led by Joseph Caulkins, Key Chorale produces high quality collaborative musical events that engage and enrich our community. Through dynamic collaborations with The Sarasota Ballet, The Venice Symphony, The Circus Arts Conservatory, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and more, Key Chorale is able to create unforgettable programs that continue to push the boundaries of choral music.
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