Great American Song Book, Pop, Vocal Music
Deanna Colón
You know her from a certain diabetes commercial. Dynamic vocalist who has been on stage with superstars like Diana Ross, more.
“My Mom nurtured and inspired my love for music”. Whenever Deanna is asked where her love and passion for music came from, this is always her answer. As a young girl Deanna would sneak down to the family basement, her roller hairbrush in hand and would note for note match the riffs and tones of Whitney, Patsy, Chaka and Barbara. The family basement led to recording studios and stages in the Boston area, where Deanna was born and raised.
One lucky day, Deanna was overheard singing by a staff member at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. She was on the spot, offered a scholarship to attend their 5-week Summer Program and by the end of it, wowed the institution into awarding her a full tuition scholarship to study. Deanna gratefully accepted.
During her time at Berklee she honed her singing, performing and songwriting skills. She landed her first, national jingles, performed with and for Diana Ross, Patti Labelle, Arif Mardin, Yolanda Adams, CeCe Winans and Pat Metheny and on a magical night at The Wang Center in Boston, she took the stage with Stevie Wonder. He played piano and she sang “Ribbon in The Sky”. All she remembers is a standing ovation, hugging Stevie and not wanting to let go and being written up in The Boston Globe as a sensation the next day!
Deanna graduated Berklee with a BA in Music Business and Management and a minor in Songwriting. She picked up her degree and her stuff and moved to NYC. There she was met with more incredible opportunities as a vocalist for studio, live and jingle gigs. She landed a Top 3 Billboard Dance hit with “Higher”, which she sang/co-wrote and was produced by legendary DJ and Grammy award winning producer, David Morales.Deanna moved to LA where the passion and success flourished further. Her professionalism and talents led her to be called upon by greats like David Foster, Diane Warren and many other hit writers and producers for lead and background vocals.
In 2014, Deanna was a contestant on Season 8 of NBC’s #1 rated show, “America’s Got Talent”, and made it to the live, quarter semifinal round at Radio City Music Hall in NYC with a TV audience of 10 million. That same year she was cast as the lead singer/dancer/actress in the next 2 years of BIG LOTS holiday commercials.
Deanna has sung background vocals for Dirty Heads (All I Need), Daniel Skye (Smile), Nick Jonas (Chainsaw), Celine Dion (Unfinished Songs), Lea Michele (Louder), Justin Bieber (Believe & Pray), Havana Brown (One Way Trip), Paula Abdul (Dream Medley, Check Yourself & Pre-recorded performance vocals) & Cassie.
Her singing and songwriting can be heard in over 200 Film, TV & Ad placements like: “Apple”, “Betrayal”, “Sex and the City”, “General Hospital”, and “America’s Funniest Home Videos”, to name a few. As a vocalist, Deanna’s commercial resume includes national campaign spots for JBL, Dos Equis, Big Lots, State Farm, Nabisco, Proctor & Gamble, Mattel, Jack in The Box and Siemens Technologies, to name just a handful.
Deanna’s songwriting credits include: My Silent Bravery “Drunk Off The Sun”, Red Velvet” Dumb Dumb”, Quincy Featuring French Montana “Friends First”, Sophia Grace “Girls Just Gotta Have Fun”, Charlie Wilson “Life Of The Party”, Cody Simpson “Guitar Cry”, Cassie “Sound Of Love”, Mya “Alive” & “Fabulous Life”, Justice Crew “Sexy & You Know It”, Bret Ryan “She’s Beautiful”, Three Graces “A Man Like My Father”, plus!
Another creative passion for Deanna has always been cooking. Her parents owned an Italian Restaurant for 45 years and there and at home, Deanna honed her culinary skills. This led her to audition for Fox’s Master Chef in 2019, hosted by renowned Chef & TV personality, Gordon Ramsey. On Season 10 of the show, Deanna won a coveted white apron from the judges and became a member of the elite Top 20. Deanna will be appearing as a Judge and Chef on Season 2 of Hot Mess Express on Sling TV.
Forever creating, in July of 2020 Deanna launched her Inspirational, Self-Love/Body Positive company, Bomb Chica Apparel. The company was inspired by her song “I Am A Masterpiece”, a self-love anthem Deanna wrote in 2013 and released in 2017. It is an ongoing passion of Deanna’s to inspire everyone to love and appreciate themselves!
The future is bright and abundant and with that, gratefully blessed with creativity and talent, Deanna is LIMITLESS!
Opera, Percussion
Stephanie Ann Ball
Stephanie Ann Ball is an opera singer that has performed worldwide including venues like Red Rocks in Colorado.
She is swiftly taking her place in the world of classical music with her warm, strong, lyric voice. As a highly sought after concert artist and curator, she has performed on stages alongside world-renowned composers such as the award-winning Mark Hayes, and the composer of the highly acclaimed new opera, Rider’s of The Purple Sage – Craig Bohmler. Following a recent collaboration, Mr. Bohmler said this of Ms. Ball’s work: “I worked with Stephanie for the first time where [we] did a concert of varied repertoire in Mesa AZ. I found her an incisive and committed performer who was easy to follow and whose mellifluous voice certainly touched her audience. I was pleased at her facility with many styles from Strauss to Spiritual.” Ms. Ball has been invited to perform as a guest artist on concert series across the country including St. Peter’s Cathedral in Mansfield, OH, the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, CO, and has commanded the stage of Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado as a soloist for the Colorado Council of Churches.
Equally comfortable in the oratorio repertoire, Ms. Ball’s credits include appearances as the soloist for Mozart’s Requiem with the Bach Society of St. Louis, Handel’s Messiah with the Voices West Chorale, Songs of the Slave with the Larimer Chorale, Saint-Saëns’ Oratorio de Noël with First Presbyterian Church of Rapid City, Vaughan Williams’ Pastoral Symphony with the Jefferson Symphony, von Weber’s Mass in G and Mozart’s with the Ambrosian Choristers, and many others.
A favorite of opera-loving audiences across the nation, she has performed the beloved roles of Adina in Mid-Ohio Opera’s production of L’elisir D’amore, Frasquita in Boulder Opera’s Carmen, Annina in Winter Opera St. Louis’ production of La Traviata, Adele in Die Fledermaus with the Aurora Symphony Orchestra, among many others.
In recent years, Stephanie has created concept programs that showcase the many contributions African Americans have made to classical music. Renaissance & Remembrance: A Musical Celebration of Black History takes listeners on a journey through jazz, art songs by black composers, art songs featuring the words of black wordsmiths, and more. Her exciting concert Heading Up to Glory focuses on the many interpretations of the African American Spiritual.
Stephanie Ann also offers vocal toning to help people with stress reduction and nervous system regulation. It is simply singing specific pitches without words. It’s a little bit like chanting.
Folk, Pop, Rock
Denny Sarokin
DENNY SAROKIN has written for, recorded and toured with Every Mother’s Son, Rick Nelson, Crosby, Stills, Nash and other Hit Artists.
He’s written and recorded 100’s of songs for T.V. and Film, as well as being a touring solo artist, playing concerts, clubs, churches, and house parties.
His songs feature Up-lifting Lyrics and Melodies that feel like Old Friends!
With the help of a harmony pedal, Denny also plays full sounding cover versions of Classic Acoustic Songs.
Blues, Jazz, Soul
Acute Inflections
“A velvety mix of Erykah Badu & Billie Holiday” they have shared the stage with Jennifer Hudson, Keith Urban, and more.
New York’s sultry duo is led by a former Broadway singer and her 007 on bass.
. They can often be found entertaining their clients (United Nations, Mercedes-Benz, etc.) at high-end events across the world.
Their albums are always favorites on the jazz charts, and their shows are both fun and enchanting. Just prepare yourself, because these sassy artists love engaging their audiences!
Classical, Pop
Duo Eunoia
Inês on violin and Laura on piano, they have performed with the London Philharmonic and specialize in music and dementia.
Drawn together by their passion for using music in the context of health and wellbeing, Duo Eunoia creates interactive performances where creativity, improvisation and connection are at the heart of it all. They have supported and co-lead workshops for: early years, schools, SEN schools, groups for young people on the autism spectrum, for adults with disabilities, people living with dementia, homeless people, women and children who experienced abuse, women survivors of human trafficking, mothers experiencing postnatal depression, in prisons and in addiction recovery settings.
Passionate about discovering the work of lesser-known and contemporary composers, they share a varied and contrasting selection of music with listeners – from meditative sounds to magical scenarios, old traditions to folk melodies – to inspire each person’s own creative mind.
Inês Delgado:
Inês’ greatest purpose is to explore how music can help, empower and inspire others. Community music is therefore a big part of her work. Inês trained as a Music Leader with the Wigmore Hall and Evolve Music. She now continues the workshop facilitating work as a freelancer and working with organisations such as Wigmore Hall and Turtle Key Arts.
Inês is particularly passionate about working with vulnerable or marginalised groups, as she strongly believes that music and creativity should be accessible to all. Her passion for meditation led her to start a Meditation Teacher training, knowledge which will help her deepen the delivery of her Music & Meditation workshops. As a performer, Inês’ passions are orchestra and chamber music. She trained at the Royal College of Music, where she completed her Bachelor and Master’s Degrees. Currently, Inês is on trial with the Ulster Orchestra for the position of second violin Section Leader, and she was a 2020-2022 Foyle Future First with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. She regularly freelances with other orchestras, such as the Philharmonia and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Laura Casas Cambra:
Laura’s passion for facilitating access to quality and meaningful musical experiences for all has led her to combine a performing, community music and research career. As a performer and researcher, she is undertaking a doctoral research project at the Royal College of Music, which aims to introduce the public to lesser-known interwar female composers and their works, by recovering manuscript scores, preparing its premiere and recording, as well as their performing editions, suitable for publication. Alongside this, she is delighted to be engaged in community music projects with early-years, young people, women survivors of human trafficking, people living with dementia, and in prisons; with organizations such as Wigmore Hall, Pan Intercultural Arts, Spitalfields Music, Turtle Key Arts, Soundcastle or Liberty Choir UK.
Rock & Roll
Ben Mauro
Ben Mauro has performed all over the world, in some of the largest venues, with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Cher, Lionel Richie, Don Felder (Eagles), Peter Frampton, and John Fogerty from Creedence Clearwater Revival. He has also performed with other icons, including Toni Braxton, Kelly Clarkson, and many others. He now performs singing and playing guitar, either acoustic or electric, as a solo singing guitarist, as a duo, or with his cover band.
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About
Gloria Hoffner is the creator and owner of Science for Seniors, a nationally trademarked company presented in over 25 states and Canada since 2007. She is also the author of the books, Science for Seniors and Going Places in Northern Europe Armchair Adventures and Activities, both published by Idyll Arbor Inc. and workbooks More Science for Seniors and Brain Boosting Games. She earned a BA from Temple University and undergraduate credits in astrophysics from West Chester University, both located in Pennsylvania. She has Activity Director Certification by the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals; Activity Consultant Board Certified by the National Association of Activity Professionals and a Dementia Practitioner by the National Certification Council of Dementia Practitioners. Science for Seniors was the 2010 winner of the NCCAP first place Best Practice Award and the book Science for Seniors is the 2013 winner of the Mature Media Award of Merit. Gloria has pre-recorded science programs ready to go for you and can live stream as well.
About
Glenn Bassett, also known as 'My Mate George' lives in London and plays guitar and sings. His job since 2012 has been leading music sessions for people with dementia and their carers. Energetic groups with plenty of dancing - a big party. He has over 2000 songs in his repertoire and can usually oblige requests in almost any style, from country to soul, pop to reggae, crooners to rock and roll. And if he doesn't know it, he'll go and learn it! So feel free to send your requests ahead of time or in the chat during his Sage Stream sessions. Glenn created 'Teatime Tunes', a brilliant idea to help engage and foster positive behaviors from those suffering memory loss and dementia: 365 daily 10 minute music videos, now all archived and available to watch on his Youtube channel. Praise for Glenn from Kathryn in the UK - "I used to take my mum to Glenn’s group in Bushey and they were by far the best we went to and we missed him greatly when he couldn’t do anymore. His sessions were different from the rest, wasn’t such old music but played a variety, played the background music, which I always think helps especially people with dementia as they are likely to recognize the tune more with the music and just always a laugh. My dad came with myself and my mom and he found it a good social ground too. We would love Glenn back so I am glad to see he is getting recognition and promotion." The components that make Teatime Tunes fun and dementia-friendly include: Regularity and Timing With routine clearly very important in dementia care, he set a regular time for videos to be released during the whole of 2021: 3pm each day. In the UK, 3 or 4pm is a popular time for a mid-afternoon snack time: not too soon after lunch, but it’s still relatively light outside, and can provide some stimulation during the day which should aid sleep at night. The videos are also a maximum of ten minutes long. Attention spans can be short in dementia, but also, for carers to engage their loved ones in an activity for an extended period of time can sometimes be very tiring. He wanted the Teatime Tunes to feel like a joyful thing that a carer could look forward to joining in with every day. Date and Song Number Each day he displays the date, to help orient people in time (the little poster in shot also reminds the viewer that it’s 3pm). He also has a song-number displayed, so that the viewer is aware lots of other songs have already appeared, and that this is a daily routine. This may also encourage people to be curious about the previous songs and perhaps request favourites. Props He has a number of props that provide reassuring continuity, but also a bit of variety to encourage the viewer to notice little changes. Each day the mug for his tea changes and he briefly talks about that. The snack changes. There are many small character toys behind him on the sofa – the main ones remain, and the smaller ones change their position each time. And of course, there’s the ever-present boater hat, and the different coloured ‘G’ t-shirts. Food and Drink Prompts Carers often mention how tricky it can be to encourage their loved ones to eat and drink regularly, especially important with some medications. So "G" enjoying a cuppa and a snack is a very deliberate, to gently encourage the viewer to do the same. Familiar Singalong Songs Of course, the main element of each video is the song. The key is to encourage participation rather than simply passive viewing, so he tries to make every song jaunty and foot-tapping, even the slow ones.
About
Drawn together by their passion for using music in the context of health and wellbeing, Duo Eunoia creates interactive performances where creativity, improvisation and connection are at the heart of it all. They have supported and co-lead workshops for: early years, schools, SEN schools, groups for young people on the autism spectrum, for adults with disabilities, people living with dementia, homeless people, women and children who experienced abuse, women survivors of human trafficking, mothers experiencing postnatal depression, in prisons and in addiction recovery settings. Passionate about discovering the work of lesser-known and contemporary composers, they share a varied and contrasting selection of music with listeners - from meditative sounds to magical scenarios, old traditions to folk melodies - to inspire each person’s own creative mind. Inês Delgado: Inês’ greatest purpose is to explore how music can help, empower and inspire others. Community music is therefore a big part of her work. Inês trained as a Music Leader with the Wigmore Hall and Evolve Music. She now continues the workshop facilitating work as a freelancer and working with organisations such as Wigmore Hall and Turtle Key Arts. Inês is particularly passionate about working with vulnerable or marginalised groups, as she strongly believes that music and creativity should be accessible to all. Her passion for meditation led her to start a Meditation Teacher training, knowledge which will help her deepen the delivery of her Music & Meditation workshops. As a performer, Inês’ passions are orchestra and chamber music. She trained at the Royal College of Music, where she completed her Bachelor and Master's Degrees. Currently, Inês is on trial with the Ulster Orchestra for the position of second violin Section Leader, and she was a 2020-2022 Foyle Future First with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. She regularly freelances with other orchestras, such as the Philharmonia and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Laura Casas Cambra: Laura’s passion for facilitating access to quality and meaningful musical experiences for all has led her to combine a performing, community music and research career. As a performer and researcher, she is undertaking a doctoral research project at the Royal College of Music, which aims to introduce the public to lesser-known interwar female composers and their works, by recovering manuscript scores, preparing its premiere and recording, as well as their performing editions, suitable for publication. Alongside this, she is delighted to be engaged in community music projects with early-years, young people, women survivors of human trafficking, people living with dementia, and in prisons; with organizations such as Wigmore Hall, Pan Intercultural Arts, Spitalfields Music, Turtle Key Arts, Soundcastle or Liberty Choir UK.
About
Anthony Cirillo fell into a mission for elders when he started performing in senior communities. And he still sings for seniors. He also does performances for all ages. With a repertoire of some 1,000 songs, Anthony can do a Mitch Miller sign-along, a Woodstock party, or move right into today with Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Kenny Chesney and any number of artists. It all started when he was 10 and his father decided that he should take guitar lessons. He had the idea they would go out and perform together. Well he hated the lessons of course and put the guitar aside. A year later his dad died and that guitar was beckoning. The passion has not subsided. He went from the bass player in the band to a full-fledged entertainer; at his peak performing nearly 200 shows a year for upwards of 20,000 people. He has been entertaining audiences since 1971. He has entertained in casinos and resorts, has one several Billboard songwriting awards, recorded in Nashville and has been featured in BMI writer showcases. He regularly entertains in local venues, clubs and cafes and is available for private functions as well. He can also MC your events. As a frequent contributor to Charlotte Today he will be a familiar face to many. You can find him on Amazon, CD Baby and iTunes. Anthony has 16 pre-recorded programs ready for you with more coming and you can schedule live stream events as well.
About
“Singer at Large” Johnny J. Blair has been playing music professionally since the 1980s, having toured internationally, released many recordings, and worked with major artists. However, over the years, one of his joys is to perform for the residents in assisted living homes. “I’ve played the Royal Albert Hall, Disney, Las Vegas, cruise ships, temples in India, and little places all over the world, but there’s something special about playing for our ‘seasoned citizens.’” Johnny’s set includes familiar songs from The Great American Songbook (Johnny Mercer, Cole Porter, Hank Williams, folk songs), Elvis Presley, “The Rat Pack” (Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin), movies (Sound of Music, Mary Poppins), “cowboy songs” (Gene Autry, Sons of the Pioneers), and much more. He looks forward to entertaining in your home!
About
Tony Lombardi has been a performer for over 50 years and has played in bands since the age of 13. Tony plays five instruments, and his main instruments are the piano, keyboards, and the organ. His selection of music when performing ranges from the 1940’s (the Great American Songbook) to present day. From simple piano music to dance music, or whatever the mood, Tony covers it all. Throughout the 70’s and 80’s Tony played the nightclub circuit with his brothers Car- men and Rich, in their band The Lombardi Brothers. They played in many of the clubs in South Jersey and Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Today, he is the regular favorite at retirement communities and independent living facilities around the area. When Tony performs, he uses backing tracks achieving the sound of an orchestra, and sings songs from Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, and Michael Buble, to just name a few. With his unique interactive approach, he gets the crowd singing, tapping their toes, dancing, and smiling. Recently semi- etired, he continues to work 2 days a week at Taylor’s Music Store and Studios as a sales expert in the piano and keyboard department and he also edits the company web site.
About
Ben Mauro is an international musician, who has performed all over the world, in some of the largest venues, with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Cher, Lionel Richie, Don Felder from the Eagles, Peter Frantom, and John Fogerty from Creedence Clearwater Revival. He has also performed with other icons, including Toni Braxton, Kelly Clarkson, and many others. He now performs singing and playing guitar, either acoustic or electric, as a solo singing guitarist, as a duo, or with his cover band.
About
Gloria Hoffner is the creator and owner of Science for Seniors, a nationally trademarked company presented in over 25 states and Canada since 2007. She is also the author of the books, Science for Seniors and Going Places in Northern Europe Armchair Adventures and Activities, both published by Idyll Arbor Inc. and workbooks More Science for Seniors and Brain Boosting Games. She earned a BA from Temple University and undergraduate credits in astrophysics from West Chester University, both located in Pennsylvania. She has Activity Director Certification by the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals; Activity Consultant Board Certified by the National Association of Activity Professionals and a Dementia Practitioner by the National Certification Council of Dementia Practitioners. Science for Seniors was the 2010 winner of the NCCAP first place Best Practice Award and the book Science for Seniors is the 2013 winner of the Mature Media Award of Merit. Gloria has pre-recorded science programs ready to go for you and can live stream as well.
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“Sage Stream allows me to have access to music that I enjoyed when I was younger. Listening to music allows me to remember things from my past and improves my outlook on life.”
“I love being able to schedule a musical performance in my 55+ Community Room with many of my new friends and acquaintances joining in, and benefiting from, a quality musical performance!”
“I love being able to schedule a musical performance in my 55+ Community Room with many of my new friends and acquaintances joining in, and benefiting from, a quality musical performance!”
“In a tech and gadget-filled world, staff like the simplicity and ease of use of Sage Stream, which saves them hours of activity planning time. ”
David J. Gentner, President and CEO
Wartburg Senior Communities