Program Overview
The Singing Together Workshop is a joyful program bringing student volunteers and seniors together through music. Singing builds community and uplifts the spirit. This workshop offers a space for seniors and youth to share their voices, exchange energy, and connect. No prior singing experience is required—just a willingness to participate and enjoy the moment.

Goals

• Foster intergenerational friendships through the shared experience of music

• Boost seniors’ confidence, mood, and memory through singing familiar and meaningful songs

• Provide high school students with opportunities to lead, collaborate, and learn from older generations

• Create a supportive, fun atmosphere that celebrates the power of music to bring people together

Activities

• Warm Welcome & Introductions: Students greet seniors and share a lighthearted icebreaker to set a positive tone

• Vocal Warm-Ups: Simple breathing and singing exercises to loosen up voices and create comfort

• Group Singing: High schoolers lead seniors in singing classic songs, popular favorites, or culturally significant tunes that resonate across generations

• Call-and-Response & Duets: Interactive moments where students and seniors sing parts to each other, encouraging participation at all comfort levels

• Sharing Stories Through Song: Seniors are invited to talk about personal memories connected to certain songs, while students share why certain pieces inspire them

• Closing Circle: A final sing-along of a feel-good song, followed by reflections and gratitude from both students and seniors

Outcomes

• Seniors experience joy, mental stimulation, and emotional connection through music and memory

• Students gain leadership and communication skills, while learning empathy and appreciation for older generations

• Together, participants create a vibrant sense of community, celebrating music as a universal language that bridges age, culture, and experience