Italian
Latin/Spanish
Brazilian
Mariachi (Mexican)
Rock n’Roll
Swing
All That Jazz
Motown
Disco
Caribbean
Classic Hollywood
Broadway and Showtunes
Oktoberfest
Halloween
Remembrance Day
Christmas
New Year’s
Songs from the War Era
Chinese New Year
Robbie Burns Day
Valentine’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day
Tropical
Mardi Gras
Cinco De Mayo
A Touch of Class (Strings)
80’s
A year’s worth of themes & occasions is listed
below to fit with your monthly program calendars!
January
“Beat the Winter Blues Caribbean Cruise”
A Musical Journey Around the Caribbean Sea
Date: All of January
“All About Elvis”
Date: January 8 (Elvis Presley’s Birthday)
A Tribute to Robbie Burns
Date: January 25 (Robbie Burns Day)
“A Touch of Class” with the String Trio
Date: January 27 (Mozart’s Birthday)
Chinese Spring Festival/ New Year Concert
Date: January 20 – February 20
February
Black History Month Concert
Date: All of February
Tribute to the Rock ’n Roll Legends
Date: February 3 (The Day The Music Died)
Winterlude Festival Celebration
Date: February 4-21
Valentine’s Day Party or Dance
Date: February 14
Show: Mardis Gras Party
Date: Late February/Early March
March
Classic Hollywood Showtunes:
A Concert for The Oscars
Date: All of March
Classical Piano Soloist
Date: March 1 (Chopin’s Birthday)
“The Leading Ladies of Music”
Date: March 8 (International Women’s Day)
St Patrick’s Day Party
Date: March 17
April
“Spring Fling” 50’s Dance
Date: All of April
Motown Show & Dance
Date: April 14th (Birth of Motown)
Easter Celebration
Date: April 17-20
May
Jewish Heritage Month Concert
Date: All of May
Cinco de Mayo Mexican Party
Date: May 5
Mother’s Day Concert
Date: May 9
Staff Appreciation 80’s Dance Party
Date: May 10-16 (International Nurse’s Week)
“A Tribute to the Commonwealth” Victoria Day PartyDate: May 23
June
Tour of Italy: Concert for Italian Heritage Month
Date: All of June
Summer Kick Off Latin and Rock n’ Roll Dance Party
Date: All of June
Journey to Portugal: Concert for Portuguese Heritage Month
Date: All of June
“Golden Oldies: Greatest Hits from the 1930’s – 1950” A Seniors Month Celebration
Date: All of June
Father’s Day Concert
Date: June 19
“Music Around the World”
Date: June 21 (International World Music Day)
July
Canada Day Celebration
Date: July 1
Topical Summer Outdoor Concert
Date: All of July
Country Hoedown
Date: July 24 (Cowboy Day)
August
Caribana Party
Date: First week of August
“All That Jazz” Concert
Date: August 4 (Louis Armstrong’s Birthday)
Ferragosto Italian Festival
Date: August 15
Woodstock Revival
Date: August 15-19
Motown Show & Dance
Date: August 29 (Michael Jackson’s Birthday)
September
“Latin Fiesta!” For Latin American Heritage Month/ Mexican Independence Day
Date: All of September/ September 16
“Greatest Hits for All Ages”
for Grandparent’s Day
Date: September 13
Rosh HaShanah, Jewish New Year
Date: September 25
Oktoberfest Party
Date: September 17-Oct 1
October
Showtunes & Broadway Hits
Date: October 1 (Julie Andrew’s Birthday)
Dance Your Way Fit! for Active Aging Week
Date: October 4-8
“A Touch of Class” with the String Trio
Date: October 7 (YoYo Ma’s Birthday)
Thanksgiving Social and Concert
Date: October 8-12
Halloween Party & Dance
Date: October 31
November
“All That Jazz” Concert
Date: November 6 (Birthday of the Saxophone)
“Songs From the War Era”
Date: Veterans Week
Remembrance Day Concert or Ceremony Music
Date: November 11th
Sadie Hawkins 50’s Dance
Date: November 13th (Sadie Hawkins Day)
Disco Dance Party
Date: November 15th (Birth of Abba)
December
Christmas Concerts & Parties
Date: All Month
Tribute to the Rat Pack
Date: December 12 (Frank Sinatra’s Birthday)
New Year’s Celebration
Date: December 31-January 1
JV Music for Seniors 