DONORS
Why does Concerts in Care matter? What impact do you have?
Our Impact
Concerts in Care Ontario currently:
- Delivers 500+ concerts annually for more than 25,000 seniors, healthcare staff, and care partners across Ontario regions including Ottawa/Pembroke, Sudbury, GTA, and Hamilton.
- Hires respected professional musicians who perform all types of music, from classical to jazz, Broadway to Klezmer, Chinese and Caribbean.
- Nurtures relationships with a wide range of healthcare facilities, day programs, and housing facilities serving seniors.
- Supports facilities and programs with a sliding scale fee-for-service model based on ability to pay. 90% of facilities cannot cover even the direct musician costs.
- Engages individuals, foundations, government agencies, and businesses in the financial support of our professional music for seniors.
- Engages with partners in scientific research that has proven that high quality performances of classical and jazz music have positive effects on the emotional, mental and physical health of the elderly.
- Offers respite to the families of the residents, their caregivers, and the staff, as the skills and compassion of the performers rivet the attention of their senior audiences, and allow all who are present to enjoy the music.
Where does my money go?
The bulk of donated funds goes to pay the musicians, in effect subsidizing the many facilities who do not have the resources to pay what it really costs to have Concerts in Care perform for them.
We operate Concerts in Care with an Executive Director, a Music Coordinator, a part-time GM/Bookkeeper, and contracted Artistic Advisor. We all work from home. We watch our operating costs very carefully, as our mandate is to expand the number of concerts we provide and the number of musicians we employ.
Why don’t the musicians play for free?
Quality costs money. Period. We expect our musicians to provide concert-hall equivalent quality in venues that often have low-ceilings, carpets, and that function as walk-through lobbies or multi-purpose rooms. They play for audiences who are generally wonderful but who often have unexpected outbursts, cannot respond as one might expect, and who frequently are new to this music.
We pay because they provide exceptional value in settings where those values may not be recognized, and they do it happily, compassionately, and always professionally.
Can I attend the concerts?
Absolutely, yes! Just call us and we will match your availabilities with our schedule.
Can I recommend musicians and facilities?
You can certainly recommend musicians, with the understanding that Artistic Advisor Andrew Burashko screens before they are accepted as a Concert in Care artist.
We are very happy to receive recommendations and connections to facilities that are new to Concerts in Care!
What perks do you offer to your donors?
We are happy to speak with you and to tailor benefits to your donation. We believe in recognizing our donors in a respectful and appropriate manner, and we like to discover your preferences.
Still have questions? Contact us to find out more about how to become a partner with Concerts in Care.