A Multigenerational Concert and Singalong

With the Spokane Symphony

An intergenerational concert blending live music and singalongs to celebrate memory and community—plus a tree dedication, Native blessing, and hands-on instrument “petting zoo.”

Experience a special intergenerational concert celebrating the powerful connection between music, memory, and community. Inspired by musical memories shared by library patrons, this unique performance blends live music and guided singalongs designed especially to uplift and connect people across generations, including those living with dementia. The program is presented in partnership with Spokane Symphony, Spokane Public Library, and Song Trees, a UK nonprofit initiative of the Music Mind Spirit Trust.

Song Trees was founded by Spokane native Dr. JC (Chika) Robertson, a Shadle Park High School graduate and professor of violin at the Royal Academy of Music. She returns home alongside her husband, internationally acclaimed director Mark Ross Clark, to collaborate with Spokane Symphony musicians. The Symphony will also host a musical instrument “petting zoo” in support of the concert.

Following the concert, join us for two special community events:

• 1:45pm: Susie Tree Dedication & Native Blessing
  The Susie Forest Project will dedicate a new tree for Shadle Park Library, continuing its mission of planting memorial trees worldwide. Levi Horn (Northern Cheyenne) will lead an interactive Native blessing ceremony with drumming and singing by Salish School children. All are welcome to take part.
• 2:15pm: Spokane Symphony Instrument “Petting Zoo” 
  In partnership with the Spokane Symphony, this hands-on experience lets you see, hold, and try orchestral instruments with guidance from Symphony musicians.

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We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations (i.e. hearing assistance, ASL requests, or other ADA inquiries), email sday@spokanelibrary.org.

For all event information inquiries, email telref@spokanelibrary.org or call 509-444-5300.

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