Who We Serve
Licensed social workers on our staff oversee our partnerships and recipient relationships, as well as train our musicians.
Populations We Reach
Through Evidence-Based Programs
Music Lovers
Experiencing Isolation
Concerts in Motion is dedicated to reaching those who live in geographically isolated neighborhoods of the City, including Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities and Older Adult Community Centers.
Individuals Aging
with Disabilities
We design programs for people who need more engagement and interaction than a typical concert format allows.
Veterans
We provide group and bedside concerts for patients at area Veterans Administration hospitals. Our musicians work with staff recreational therapists to engage these audiences in a meaningful way.
Individuals with Dementia
& Their Caregivers
We work closely with our chosen musicians on the Dementia-Friendly Series to ensure that concerts are led with a calm, patient, and inviting presence. We do not require interaction from recipients- those with any and all stages of Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and cognitive decline are welcome.
Holocaust Survivors & Other
Survivors of Historical Trauma
We offer weekly virtual concerts private to Holocaust Survivors and their loved ones featuring klezmer and other familiar Jewish music, performed by trained musicians who can converse in Yiddish, Hebrew, or Russian. We allow a safe space for musicians and recipients to talk about the music, the history behind it, and share stories and memories as they arise.
Hospitalized Patients
of All Ages
We provide concerts for patients in their hospital rooms, the hallways of hospital floors, and hospital lobbies to create a calming, joyful environment for those receiving care.
Mandarin & Cantonese-Speaking Older Adults
Our Chinese Concert Series is dedicated to those who are most comfortable interacting in their native language. A Chinese translator is present. Concerts are led in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English.
Russian-Speaking
Older Adults
Our Russian Concert Series is dedicated to those who are most comfortable interacting in their native language. A Russian translator is present.
Spanish-Speaking
Older Adults
Our Spanish and Latin Concert Series is dedicated to those who are most comfortable interacting in their native language. A Spanish translator is present.
“Words fail beside the visible results of smiles and swaying, the wonderful sounds of clapping and unabashed singing along, and the intangible joy of staff and clients joining in community to experience together the joy of music.”
Nancy Viola,
Social Worker, UCP Tanya Towers
What Our Partners
Are Saying
“Our Holocaust survivors were singing and dancing in their seats... and to see the emotion and smiles on their faces was priceless!”
— Lisa Barnett
Marion and Aaron Gural JCC
“Our audience said that the songs brought back all the treasured memories… They can still have a great time while staying at home because of the pandemic.”
— Sharon Wang
VNSNY & Chinatown Neighborhood NORC
“This is the highlight of the week for our clients, and staff as well. Everyone looks forward to the performances of Concerts in Motion.”
— Robin Kahan
JCC of Washington Heights
Join Our Community
We can bring you and your loved ones the music you cherish most.