Themed Concerts for Retirement Communities and Libraries
Leah has been playing themed concerts with retirement communities since 2021! She has become a specialized in this era of music and has dozens of themed musical programs for holidays, seasons and celebrations. Leah has a wide repertoire, which includes jazz, folk, protest and labor songs and historical Jewish music. These programs are also perfect for a library or community center. Leah is available to perform as a solo act, a duo or an ensemble. Explore this page for examples of past concert programs.
Jazz
Leah has a wide repertoire of Jazz from the 20th century. She often integrates these songs into her programs. She can perform as a solo act, duo or with an ensemble. Here are some examples of her performances with a large ensemble.
Historical Jewish Music of the street, shul and stage!
This program is perfect for celebrations with Jewish communities. The program contains historical Jewish songs from the 19th and 20th centuries from Eastern Europe and the USA. This video highlights some of these songs in a performance with Sam Hyson, violinist and accordion player during performances with the communities of CJE SeniorLife.
Custom Themed
Programs
Do you have an idea for a program for your community? Leah frequently creates custom programs for her clients! Here are more examples of past programs to give you some ideas:
Love Song Singalong - ‘Til There Was You, My Funny Valentine, Moon River, Cheek to Cheek, Blue Skies, etc.
Folk & Jive Singalong - Bridge Over Troubled Water, Tennessee Waltz, This Land is Your Land, Teach Your Children Well, What a Wonderful World, etc.
Songs of Autumn and Change - California Dreamin’, Stormy Weather, Autumn Leaves, September Song, Both Sides Now, etc.
Themed program example: MLK Day
This program contains historical civil rights songs intertwined with stories. The set list includes songs like: We Shall Overcome, We Shall Not Be Moved, Eyes on the Prize, Let My People Go, If I Had a Hammer, People Get Ready, and more!
What people are saying
Daria Riveron, Program and Events Coordinator, Holocaust Community Services, CJE SeniorLife
“I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your beautiful musical performance at our birthday Shabbat lunch. Your music truly elevated the experience, and we are so grateful for the joy and warmth you brought to the event.”
Benna Kessler, LCSW, Director of Resident Engagement, The SelfHelp Home
“I have known Leah for three years, during which she has been a regular musical guest at the retirement community where I work. She has an absolutely beautiful voice and is skilled at accompanying herself on the guitar. She is able to play a wide range of musical styles and genres. The residents who attend ger musical performances leave smiling and soothed. One of the regular attendees of her program leaves every month saying, “She’s wonderful. That was just what we needed. It’s good for the soul.”
