The idea
The "Singing For Seniors" project by The Red Rosettes aims to spread joy and connection through music in Lancashire care homes. This all-female barbershop chorus, comprising over 60 women with a vibrant age range of 70 years, excels in four-part harmony without accompaniment, making it perfect for intimate spaces. With accolades such as Lancashire Choir of the Year 2024 and top placements in major competitions, their performances bring top-tier quality and warmth to audiences. Community members can nominate care homes, and funds raised will allow the choir to brighten the lives of residents and their families, fostering inter-generational bonds. Rising costs have impacted budgets, but this initiative ensures that the transformative power of music endures, enriching both care home residents and the wider Lancashire community. The project highlights the importance of shared joy, care, and artistic excellence.
What we'll deliver
- 8 performances in Lancashire care or residential settings
- Personalised Happy Birthday videos to people who donate £35 or more
- Community nominating where we go to perform
- Extra performances to individually identified care or residential homes for any donations over £250
Why it's a great idea
- Enhancing inter-generational connections by fostering shared experiences and meaningful interactions between care home residents, their families, and the wider community.
- Strengthening emotional well-being for care home residents through the therapeutic nature of live a cappella performances.
- Offering opportunities for community involvement as locals nominate care homes, ensuring the project reaches those most in need.
- Encouraging cultural appreciation and inclusivity by bringing high-quality musical performances into intimate, accessible settings.
- Supporting education and awareness of the mental health benefits of music, inspiring others to engage in musical activities.
- Promoting pride and identity within the Lancashire community by spotlighting the region’s talent and creative heritage.
- Contributing to the broader arts landscape by maintaining, sustaining & highlighting the standard of competitive barbershop choruses in the UK and Lancashire's role in that.
Steps to get it done
- June 2026 identify first 2 locations for us to sing at, with online random draw
- July 2026 identify second 2 locations to sign out, with online random draw
- Hold an afternoon tea to help increase fund raising and ensure we reach target
- August, have the remaining 4 identified and booked in before end of Feb 2027
