M4LMuzic4Lives

Youth-led · Parent-mentored · Est. 2023

Student artists performing for senior communities.

Muzic4Lives is a youth-led group of trained student musicians and dancers. Each month, our Tri-Valley and Fremont chapters perform for residents of senior living and memory-care communities.

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Pictured: Tri-Valley chapter artists after a performance
Est. 2023Tri-Valley & Fremont chapters34 performances since January 2024Fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas
Fiscally sponsored by Fractured AtlasA nonprofit arts service organization
Tax-deductible donationsTo the extent permitted by law
Performing every month since January 2024Including Institute on Aging and CEI PACE Tri-Valley

About Muzic4Lives

Who we are

Muzic4Lives is a youth-led performing arts group. Students plan the programs, lead the chapters and perform at every show. Parents serve as mentors, providing guidance and oversight, and Fractured Atlas serves as our fiscal sponsor.

We started in 2023 and have performed every month since January 2024. Our programs aim to foster connection, engagement and moments of joy for residents, while giving student artists meaningful stage experience in service of their community.

34Monthly performances since January 2024

Artists

Our artists and leaders

Chapter and Program Leads plan and run each performance. Artists in Residence perform with their chapter through the season. New artists join with at least three years of training and two seasons of stage experience.

Chapter and Program Leads

Students who run their chapter's programs: building relationships with senior communities, scheduling performances, coordinating artists and hosting each show.

Artists in Residence

Musicians, vocalists and dancers who perform with their chapter through the season and bring a rehearsed, stage-ready piece to each performance.

Chapters

Our chapters

Each chapter works with senior communities near its members, schedules its own performances and follows the same standards for preparation, conduct and photo consent.

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Tri-Valley

Pleasanton · Dublin · Livermore · San Ramon

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Fremont

Fremont · Newark · Union City

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Start a chapter

Requirements, adult mentor role and onboarding.

Impact

Impact so far

These figures come from our own performance and volunteer records. We publish only counts we can verify, and update them as each month's records are reconciled.

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Where we've performed

  • Institute on AgingBay Area
  • Center for Elders' Independence (CEI) PACETri-Valley · Livermore

Performances

Recent performances

Indian classical dance, strings, piano, guitar, flute and voice, performed solo and in ensembles. Select a photo to enlarge it, or press play to watch.

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Tri-ValleyAnvita L. · Dance duet
A dancer in a floral dress performing a classical Indian dance
DanceClassical dance solo
A Fremont artist performing under an outdoor canopy
FremontOutdoor show
Two young violinists playing side by side
StringsViolin duet
An artist playing concert flute for a room of residents
WindsFlute for a full house
Two dancers in white kurtas performing together
DanceDance duet
A classical Indian dancer performing in front of open patio doors
DanceClassical Indian dance
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Tri-ValleyNeha Baldawa · Kathak
A dancer performing in a senior community lounge
DanceSolo dance
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FremontPiano solo
Eight Muzic4Lives artists taking a bow together after a show
Curtain callMusicians and dancers, one show
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Tri-ValleyVarun Vasishta · Violin
An artist in a pink lehenga singing into a microphone
VocalsSolo vocals
Two artists performing a duet on upright bass and violin
StringsBass & violin duet
A young pianist performing on a grand piano
PianoGrand piano solo
A young pianist in a blue shirt playing piano
PianoOur youngest pianists
Artists lined up for a bow at a Cinco de Mayo themed show
Curtain callCinco de Mayo show
Artists introducing themselves before a show
Curtain callMeet the performers
Ten Muzic4Lives artists lined up for a bow
Curtain callTaking a bow
An artist singing in a room decorated with bunting
VocalsSinging for residents
An artist playing a bamboo flute from sheet music
WindsCarnatic flute
A young artist walking across the room with a microphone
VocalsOn the mic

Funding

How Muzic4Lives is funded

Student artists and parent mentors volunteer their time. The costs of running performances, such as equipment, transportation and supplies, are covered by three sources.

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Individual donors

Tax-deductible gifts, one-time or monthly, made through our fiscal sponsor, Fractured Atlas.

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Host communities

Senior living and memory-care communities provide the performance space and, often, an on-site piano.

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Muzic4Lives is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a nonprofit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Muzic4Lives must be made payable to Fractured Atlas only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. See what your gift funds →

FAQ

Questions from students and families

Muzic4Lives is designed to fit around school. Most artists commit a few hours a month, and every performance is held to a high standard.

3–4 hrsA month, preparation and performance included
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Time and standards

How much time does it take?

About 3–4 hours a month: preparing your piece and one performance of roughly an hour. Every piece must be stage-ready before show day, meaning rehearsed, timed and polished, with attire suited to the performance.

Can I join if I can't perform every month?

Yes. Artists sign up for the months that fit their schedule, and Program Leads build each lineup from the artists who are available and ready.

What standard do performances need to meet?

Perform a piece you have already mastered, such as a recital piece, a dance item or a song you have performed before. Program Leads review each lineup so the program is varied, well paced and performance-ready.

Do I have to travel far?

No. You perform with your local chapter, Tri-Valley or Fremont, so shows are close to home.

Do I get volunteer hours?

Yes. Bring your school's volunteer-hours form to the performance, and staff at the host community will verify and sign it.

Joining

Who can join?

Student musicians, vocalists and dancers who have trained for at least three years and have performed on stage for at least two seasons. Solo and group acts are welcome.

How do I apply?

Submit the student artist application with your performance experience, availability and a link to a recent performance video. Applicants under 18 need a parent or guardian's consent. A Program Lead will review your application and follow up.

What kinds of performances do you do?

Instrumental music, singing and dance, solo or in groups, across classical, folk, Bollywood and Western styles.

What do student artists gain?

Regular stage experience, feedback from experienced peers, leadership opportunities as a Chapter or Program Lead, and verified volunteer hours.

About Muzic4Lives

What do the performances offer residents?

Our programs aim to foster connection, engagement and moments of joy for residents and the staff who care for them.

Who runs Muzic4Lives?

Muzic4Lives is youth-led. Students run the chapters, plan the programs and perform. Parents serve as mentors and provide guidance and oversight, and Fractured Atlas, a nonprofit arts service organization, is our fiscal sponsor.

How can I help spread the word?

Share this page with friends who play, sing or dance. Most of our artists joined because a friend invited them.

Get involved

Ways to work with us

Become a student artist

We welcome student musicians, vocalists and dancers who have trained for at least three years and performed on stage for at least two seasons.

  • Share a link to a recent performance video.
  • Tell us which months you can usually perform.
  • Applicants under 18 need a parent or guardian's consent. If the student is under 13, a parent or guardian should complete this form.

Parent or guardian (required for applicants under 18)

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Privacy notice

We collect only the information needed to respond to your request and coordinate performances. Form submissions are stored with our website host and are used only by Muzic4Lives leads and parent mentors. We do not sell or share your information. To have your information deleted, email muzic4lives@gmail.com. Photos of student artists are published only with a parent or guardian's consent.