Every month, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers, who are primarily middle and high school students, gather at Brookdale Senior Living in Hillsborough, New Jersey (600 Auten Road; Community 908-431-1300), to put on a wonderful concert for a senior audience, bringing talent, charisma, and joy to the seniors.
During these concerts, AYLUS invites around 12 of its members to put on a show, whether it be singing, dancing, or playing a musical instrument. During these performances, people have shown off their skills at the piano, violin, cello, and even traditional Chinese instruments such as the Chinese zither. Not only is performing at these shows a great volunteering opportunity, but it’s also a chance for teens to showcase their musical ability to a wider audience.
Everyone’s hard work eventually pays off during the performance, where both the performers and hosts can watch the seniors smile, clap, and experience the excitement of everyone’s musical talent.
GPA called for performers, assembled the music, designed a program flier, and brought in music stands and speakers.
AYLUS Performers & Volunteers (5/18, 3 hrs for all): Melanie You, Emma Lin, Kathy Yang, Milla Cheng, Aubree Dong, Victoria Butz, Kristine Wang (5 hrs), Catherine You, Jinhao Zhang (performer and host), Angela Butz (performer and Host), Ethan Fang (host, 5 hrs)
