Music For All Seasons, Scotch Plains, NJ Videos

Chris and Kate provided a program at Soldier On of Tinton Falls, NJ on June 6th. The staff and veterans in attendance thoroughly enjoyed their program. They performed original songs from their new album that will be released next month. They also incorporated some classic tunes from artists such as John Denver, Johnny Cash and The Beatles. We look forward to our next visit with the veterans and staff at Soldier On. MFAS has had a long standing partnership with this organization and the amazing work they do for all of the people they serve.

Percussionist and instructor, Justin Vedovelli provided an in depth and unique program for Westfield Senior Housing on 10/25/23. 🎶 Through live performance and interactive engagement, Justin invites you to discover and experience drumming’s innate ability to enhance your own mood,energy and overall health. Focusing on steady grooves and intricate rhythms that release tension and anxiety, by guiding the group through different tempos and rhythms from around the world. 🌎 🎶 You can donate to our mission on Givebutter to continue to help us provide programs like these. Donate ⬇️ Givebutter.com/MFAS2023

Matt and Melissa provided a holiday inspired program at Sage Elder Care, located in Summit, NJ on 12/13! An upbeat program full of seasonal classics and songs of love and peace was enjoyed by all!!! ❤️💚🎄🎶 Please consider donating to our ongoing Givebutter campaign. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Givebutter.com/mfas2023

Sami Stevens provided a captivating program while spreading holiday cheer on 12/2 at Cranford Senior Housing! Please consider donating to our ongoing Givebutter campaign. Link below ⬇️⬇️ Givebutter.com/MFAS2023

Diane Michaels (pictured below) provided a lovely afternoon performance for Sage Elder Care, located in Summit, NJ. The group of participants are members of the Spend-A-Day adult medical daycare program. ❤️🎶 We are very grateful to the staff and clients at Sage Elder Care. We look forward to bringing music to this facility each year. ❤️🎶

We would like to introduce our newest members of the MFAS roster! ✨ Chris Bishop and Kate Hall hail from South Jersey and Philadelphia. They began working together in 2018 after meeting via a Craigslist ad and have been performing together and writing original music ever since. The name of their duo is “Love? said the Commander.” Chris and Kate both began their musical journey at a young age. Chris began playing the guitar at age 10 after being heavily inspired by the music of Led Zeppelin. Kate picked up her first violin at nine years old and never looked back. She is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. The duo performed their first MFAS program in early March at one of our senior facilities, The Tender, which is located in Mt. Laurel, NJ. They played a mix of songs for the group by artists including The Beatles,(video above) Louis Armstrong and Johnny Cash. They were able to connect with the group by sharing their love of songwriting as well as different musical influences that have helped shape them into the unique artists they are today. The group listened intently and even requested another tune by The Beatles. Chris and Kate were happy to honor the request and truly provided an intimate and one-of-a-kind experience for the facility. 🎼❤️ We are so happy to have them in the MFAS family! Chris and Kate are scheduled to provide an April program at another NJ facility. Details to follow. Check out their website for more info!

We hope you enjoy this video of the new song, “Two Sides,” recently completed by the veteran group Essex Road, residents of Soldier On in Tinton Falls. Musician/facilitators for the session were Jennifer Lampert and Ron Haney. The song was recorded at Dug Deep Production in Asbury Park. Our thanks to Tracey and Mike Visalli for the video production. For additional information on the Voices of Valor program, or to participate in a future session, please call the Music For All Seasons office at 908 322-6300. No musical experience is required.

Happy Thursday! ✨ MFAS provided an afternoon program for the residents of Westfield Senior Housing on Wednesday, November 16th. Alessandra Small (video below) provided the program. She performed a unique selection of songs by artists such as, Bob Marley and Charlie Chaplin. She also shared some of her original songs with the group! 🎶🎼🎵

September has been a wonderful month for MFAS! 🌿🍁🍂🍃 We have had the opportunity to provide 7 musical programs for 7 wonderful and unique facilities. 🎵 Sami Stevens (pictured below) presented a “lovely” performance for the residents at Westfield Senior Center on September 23rd! 🎵❤️ Song: Isn’t she lovely By: Steve Wonder

A little dose of Lou Watson to brighten up your Thursday afternoon. 🎼⭐️ Lou is one of our talented musicians who has participated in filming virtual programs at Cranford Senior Housing. He has also been a valued member of the MFAS roster for many years! ❤️ Lou is a pleasure to work with and a joy to watch. We thank you for your time and talent. Pictured below: Lou Watson Song: Can’t help falling in love By: Elvis Presley

Tale as old as Time. 💛🌹🎼 Written by: Alan Menken and Howard Ashman Diane Michaels is transporting us back in time with her beautiful arrangement of this famous song. Beauty and the Beast was released as a Disney Original Motion Picture on November 22nd, 1991. This song and story have captured the hearts of millions for the last 30 years. ❤️