Sound Affects: Setting a new standard for arts equity

Sound Affects music programming connects professional musicians with elder individuals living in senior care facilities or at home. Through live performance, one-on-one residencies, and advocacy, Sound Affects meets the needs of those who are prone to isolation and who cannot access public music in the ways that they wish.
Sound Affects is an evolving platform for both older adults and musicians to use music to engage in their larger community and to experience mutual and lifelong esteem.

Quality

We work with 150+ local and touring musicians who deliver professional-level performances to older adult audiences, improving quality of life and social networks in participating senior care communities

Quantity

We organize 40+ performances per month for facilities and other groups, engagements that, without Sound Affects’ grant funding and donations, would not otherwise be possible

Variety

We specialize in arranging a variety of styles to suit a large range of individual needs - Jazz to Rock to Bluegrass and Americana - main events to mood music for any occasion

Personalization

We provide 1-1 programs like Artist Residencies and Musical Telegrams to provide isolated individuals with opportunities to form connections with local artists

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Where can you find Sound Affects?

Sound Affects is currently active in Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, Longmont, Louisville, and Centennial and is able to schedule programming anywhere in the Colorado Front Range!

Hanna Doreen Brown

Executive Director, She/Hers

Hanna Doreen Brown is an integrative artist from Rochester, NY who brings innovation to the music she writes and to the spaces in which she performs. Her love for music of the past and present can be seen in her daily work, performing covers and originals in Colorado long-term care facilities and building Sound Affects’ nonprofit programs to touch the lives of isolated individuals. Hanna hopes that as she continues to use music to connect with those seeking connection, she'll capture the stories of the wise, learn a little about a lot, and break down some stereotypes in the process.

Jakob Mueller

Program Coordinator, He/His

Jakob Mueller is a Colorado-based musician and Graphic Designer. He is deeply passionate about using art and music as a means to invite connection and collaboration. Jakob enjoys spending his leisure time writing music, running, and spending quality time with his friends and family.