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Sun Aug 4 13:30
Adaptive Concert: Beth Silver & Jenna Richards
This duo, a returning adaptive concert favorite, including Chamberfest’s Director of Community Engagement, Jenna Richards, and her frequent musical partner, Beth Silver is known for their characterful presentations and inclusive practices. You can expect music of all kinds from maritime fiddle tunes to traditional Klezmer, classical to musical theatre. The duo frequently involves their audiences in games or activities during the concerts, keeping children and adults alike engaged in the fun. Don’t miss the last adaptive concert of the season at our beloved Beechwood sacred space.
- Beth Silvercello
- Jenna Richardspiano
Chamberfest Adaptive Concerts are performances that consider disability and neurodiverse communities, including adaptations that increase comforts for autistic and neurodivergent children and adults. Family and friends are welcomed into a concert experience with special considerations such as pre-concert visual aids, fidgets, storytelling and interactions, flexible seating, and various spaces for movement, ensuring a comfortable environment for all to be creative and have fun with the music. Everyone is welcome so please join us!
Presented in partnership with the Lotus Centre for Special Music Education.
Beechwood Sacred Space generously contributes its space in kind for all adaptive concert performances. Chamberfest’s partnerships with the Lotus Centre and Beechwood contribute significantly to its accessibility and inclusivity goals – thank you to our amazing partners!
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