Partners in Arts Participation

Approximately 900 elders and disabled individuals with transportation, mobility and fixed income issues, and their families, enjoyed music performances. The staff reported that the three performing groups had excellent rapport with these audiences, and each was successful in engaging people to participate. Survey comments from residents included, they brought a lot of energy to the performance, it pumps your spirit up and makes you feel good, and without events like these, our activity levels would be less interesting. Photos were taken, too, and attendance estimated. 2: A music series featuring Alive and Kickin, Lundstrum Center for the Performing Arts and Dan Chouinard serves elders and families at Augustana Care. Augustana Care developed and administered the list of concert appearances for each of the groups. The final series is outlined in the public performances section. The project was documented through spoken surveys of staff and audience after the performances, as well as photos. The staff also observed the interaction between the musicians and the audiences and noted that many residents were still talking about the performances in the days that followed the concerts.