Music, Memory,
And the
People Between
MediNotes brings year-round live music to older adults in care communities across Massachusetts, sharing music and creating connections across generations.
Play What You Love
A piano piece you grew up playing. A folk song someone remembers. A favorite from a musical. An aria, a pop song, or simply a melody you love sharing with others.
By sharing the music that matters to us, we hope to bring moments of joy, comfort, and connection to older adults in our local communities.
You don't need to fit into one genre or one kind of musician. Bring the music that means something to you.
Our Music
Instrumental
From solo piano to strings and winds, our musicians share classical works, jazz, and instrumental favorites across generations.
Vocal
Opera, musical theatre, jazz standards, and beloved songs brought to life by singers from our community.
Folk & Contemporary
Folk traditions, pop favorites, and familiar songs that invite audiences to listen, remember, and sing along.
The People Between the Notes
February 2024
Established
100+
Free performances
at local facilities
15+
Music talents at
MediNotes
From the Community
Erika Tarantal, News Reporter
"Visits like this makes
all the difference!"
Visitor at HSL Dedham
"Music becomes accessible for those who have very severe cognitive decline and those who are well, and really taps into their emotional needs and cognitive needs."
Shania Suarez, Hale House Assistant
"Our residents often do not have opportunities to watch professional music performances, so the fact that the MediNotes put together excellent performances for the residents in their own home is a wonderful experience for them."
Listening Beyond the Performances
At a Glimpse: MediNotes Storytelling Interview Series
A mini documentary series consisting of a compilation of interviews with residents at the different sites. A look into their lives, highlighting how music is such a large part of so many people’s lives (musician or not!), how different songs and artists have an influence over important memories, and what our Medinotes program has brought to their lives.
Combatting Social Isolation Through Music Therapy
MediNotes brings live music performances to seniors as a way to combat social isolation and support mental health in later life. This 1–2 year longitudinal study investigates how sustained engagement with our performances affects loneliness, mood, and overall well-being among older adults in our community.
About Us
MediNotes is dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults and fostering intergenerational connection through live music. Our talented musicians bring a sense of comfort and joy to local health care facilities through free, year-round performances, fostering a healing environment for all.
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Upcoming Performances
