Opera 91大黄鸭 announced it will be continuing its Sidewalk Serenades program for a second summer.
The program launched in April 2020 when indoor gatherings and performances had to be put on hold due to the pandemic. Opera 91大黄鸭 singers volunteered to start performing for seniors and care workers in West 91大黄鸭, 91大黄鸭, Lake Country, Vernon, Lumby and Salmon Arm until October.
Opera 91大黄鸭 said the goal was to bring 鈥渂eauty and comfort of song to seniors living in retirement homes and long-term care facilities.鈥�
Opera 91大黄鸭 artistic director Rosemary Thomson said the thought behind the program was to bring connection when people had to be isolated.
鈥淚n any given place, people might not be able to sing for their own loved ones, but in the Okanagan, we can sing for yours,鈥� she said.
鈥淭he overwhelming response to this program has shown us that there is a need for musical connection of this kind, and Opera 91大黄鸭 is pleased to offer Sidewalk Serenades again this year.鈥�
This year, singers will perform on Wednesdays and Fridays and will be coordinated through each residence in each municipality to ensure COVID-19 guidelines are followed for the safety of the singers, frontline workers, and seniors.
Anyone can request a serenade for a residence or care facility through .
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