Help Us If You Can
Falmouth Academy’s International Ensemble performing at Music at the Table (Photo Credit: Paul Rifkin)
Music at the Table—our live music outreach program for members of our community who are experiencing social or financial challenges, including homelessness.
Why Music at the Table Matters…
“One of the things we all need with a post COVID epidemic of loneliness is a way of connecting and belonging. Music is an incredible and accessible way to bridge social gaps and create social bonds even if just for an hour." (Donna Jackson, Psy. D., Vinfen Clinician - Homeless Outreach & Engagement Team)
“I can’t recall ever being so happy about playing for people. What I hope I accomplished was adding an element of comfort to people who have very little of that in their lives. Music has that power and it felt so good to be able to deliver it. (Gene Bourque, Cape Cod Acoustics).
One guest suggested we should name our music outreach program, “Soul Music with a Side of Protein.” He felt that the combination of live, upbeat music and a hot homemade meal was good for both his total wellbeing.
When the Falmouth Academy International Ensemble recently performed, many of the guests reminisced about learning to play an instrument as a child. When the ensemble played “What a Wonderful World,” you could feel how live music is uplifting for everyone—the volunteers, the clinicians, and the guests alike.
Natalia Bonfini
Julian Loida
Naomi Westwater
Ted Jellinek
Mwalim
John Clarke
Kim Mohberg
Fred Boyle
Pat Ryan
In order for Music at the Table to continue for the upcoming year, we need to raise $7,800. As of today, we have raised $3,000. If you can help us reach our goal of raising $4,800 by April 1, 2025, the music will continue on a once-a week basis.
If we could raise an additional $7,800, Music at the Table would bring the healing and joyful power of music to A Place at the Table, Saint Barnabas’ free and welcoming lunch program on both Thursdays as well as Tuesdays.
All donations pay the musicians’ stipends. Our performers are professional, working musicians and we honor their creativity with a stipend that values their work.
Your donation is tax-deductible.
Please send a check, made out to the Town of Falmouth, and put: Music at the Table donation in the memo line of the check.
Mail it to: Falmouth Cultural Council 59 Town Hall Square, Falmouth MA 02540.
Thank you for your support!