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The Mission
Sound Affects music programming connects professional musicians with underserved adults living in 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 underserved adults and musicians to use music to engage in their larger community and to experience mutual and lifelong esteem.
The Values
QUALITY
All people should have access to great music made by great musicians
QUANTITY
All people should be able to hear and see music as often as they want to
VARIETY
Experiencing different kinds of music through different avenues improves wellbeing
PERSONALIZATION
People are individuals with individual histories and the ways in which we enjoy music are unique
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Sound Affects is A GRASSROOTS EFFORT! Professional musicians, care facility residents, senior living staff, community partners, volunteers, and donors all are crucial members of the project.
Learn more about the different ways that people become involved in Sound Affects and which might be a good fit for you.
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The Programs
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Performances for RESIDENTS
IN care communities
We book contemporary bands and musical acts and will bring the show into any care facility setting
2
ONE-ON-ONE personalized Artist Residencies
Sound Affects has created a way for musicians to connect on a more personal level as artists-in-residence
Sound Affects has a four pronged approach to brInging music to facility-based AND HOME-BASED OLDER ADULTS
3
Music Supplies and
WISHLISTS Project
Sometimes helping residents access a world of music is as simple as giving the gift of a pair of headphones
4
LONG TIME LISTENER
Podcast PROJECT
The podcast giving older adults a platform to tell their musical stories and more
COMING SOON
“The interview for me has engaged me to think about music and my autobiography of music that I haven’t looked at with the same specificity as you’re encouraging and I thank you for that.”
LONG TIME Listener
The Podcast
Check back soon for Season 1 of Long Time Listener, a podcast that features the stories of music lovers paired with the recordings their love of music has inspired
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May 2019
“I can tell that when you come to the Park Regency assisted living facility, you feel connected - Music is the joy of a lot of people here and your program seems able to plug into that and give it life. We really enjoy your being here.”
Paul Hume/Park Regency Assisted Living
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What’s New with Sound Affects?
![Join us at this year's @focomx event on Saturday April 28th at 2pm-3:30pm! Free and for everyone!
@come.shine.with.us
@veronicamaymusic
@alysiakraft
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![Join us at @focomx this year! All ages, free community event - see your favorites form a band on the spot and accompany audience members for a one-time only set you won’t forget :)
Saturday April 29th
2pm-3:30pm
The ArtLab
Family friendly
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![Sound Affects has some exciting things coming your way this year including a FoCoMX show, another annual bash at Odell, and opportunities to volunteer or become a member of our organization! Stay posted!
@yellow_breasted_crumb_snatcher
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![Our last Shine show of the year! Come on out for all things music tomorrow! 12-1pm at the Lyric. Join us for some lunch, singing, listening, on the spot collaboration, and general celebration
Our partnership with @come.shine.with.us and @thelyricc](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a51594ec027d8114cdfa2ad/1671572829403-YJ3BXZMU10O5ATRJLZJE/image-asset.jpeg)
![Tomorrow is the day!
Sound Affects is celebrating Giving Tuesday this year - link in bio for our campaign!
We'll be sending out special Musical Telegrams at the end of the year to all those who become a monthly member at $25 or more!
At any level](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a51594ec027d8114cdfa2ad/1669687545150-Q82LVQYI64JRT99U2BJO/image-asset.jpeg)
![Our Giving Tuesday Campaign is on! Link in bio to contribute to our programs to round out 2022 and start 2023 off right!
If you've heard of us before and have wanted to support, or if you've just stumbled upon us for the first time, now is the time](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a51594ec027d8114cdfa2ad/1669504412978-JSDNPEE4D1QSY76O7D9J/image-asset.jpeg)
![Plans on November 29th? Sound Affects is celebrating Giving Tuesday and we'd love for you to pencil us in for a contribution of any size!
Here's what to do:
1. Follow the link (now live) to be part of our end of year/Giving Tuesday campaign! OR ju](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a51594ec027d8114cdfa2ad/1669165832897-CEK226D6AM75XVGBHP6R/image-asset.jpeg)
![Anyone looking forward to tomorrow? We are! Tomorrow is Shine Day!! Join us from 12pm-1pm at The Lyric for never before heard sets of on-the-spot collaboration. Grab some lunch and a seat and we'll see you there!
ADA Accessible
Dementia Friendly
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![Can't join us on Tuesday but want to support Sound Affects? Consider becoming a monthly or one-time donor by clicking through the ticket link in our bio or visiting soundaffectsmusic.org
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![Do you know about our amazing board!? These fantastic folks will be at Odell for our fundraiser on Tuesday. Meet the team that stands behind music programs for all ages!
7pm October 4th, Tickets in bio :)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a51594ec027d8114cdfa2ad/1666730775177-APJ3JABM99KYE4BU97NR/image-asset.jpeg)
![Don’t miss our one public event of the year! @wood_belly is a must see and you can attend the show while supporting Sound Affects music programs for isolated older adults in long term residential facilities. Ticket link in bio - can’t wai](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a51594ec027d8114cdfa2ad/1666730775578-CDLMO5U7TGV393BLK69D/image-asset.jpeg)
Executive Director, Hanna Doreen Brown, talks about Sound Affects programs and music for underserved populations on On The One podcast:
Sound Affects’ YOUTUBE SERIES:
tips for using music to connect with the older adults in your life
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Get Involved
Sound Affects is a budding not-for-profit project and there are many ways to get involved:
Be a Sound affects musician
Share your music and spread your reach in a special way
be a sound affects facility
Bring more music to the community where you work, live, or visit
be a sound affects supporter
Join the Sound Affects team as an advocate or a community partner
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Funded in part by the Larimer County Department of Human Services Office on Aging, Sound Affects is grateful to its donors!