Music Includes welcomes people of all ages and abilities. We believe every person deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of music in a community where they are accepted, encouraged, and celebrated for who they are. We embrace people with developmental, medical, emotional, physical, and gender differences, along with their families, friends, and supporters.
Why Music Includes?
Music Includes is built on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of music.
Through inclusive social singing and adaptive performance experiences, participants of all ages come together to build confidence, create meaningful friendships, and celebrate the unique gifts that make every individual an important part of the community.
As a Music Includes singer, you'll enjoy:
Through inclusive social singing and adaptive performance experiences, participants of all ages come together to build confidence, create meaningful friendships, and celebrate the unique gifts that make every individual an important part of the community.
As a Music Includes singer, you'll enjoy:
- A warm, welcoming, and inclusive musical community
- A safe, relaxed, and encouraging environment where everyone belongs
- Inclusive and adaptive performance opportunities where every participant contributes
- Live music led by talented musicians and vocalists
- Interactive sessions featuring singing, musical warm-ups, movement, relaxation techniques, and opportunities for sharing
- Songbooks with lyrics provided
- Meaningful friendships built through shared musical experiences
- A celebration of every person's unique gifts in a community that values everyone
Ways To Participate
Community Performance
Share the joy of music by participating in occasional community performances throughout the year. There are no regular rehearsals—participants simply sign up for the performances they'd like to attend and coordinate music with the Music Director as needed.
Ideal for: Individuals who enjoy flexible performance opportunities and sharing music with the community.
No Participation Fee
Social Singing
Enjoy a welcoming musical experience designed to encourage participation, confidence, and connection. Sessions include live music, songbooks with lyrics, musical warm-ups, movement, relaxation techniques, and guided sharing in a safe, supportive, non-performance environment.
Ideal for: Individuals of all ages who enjoy singing and participating in music in a relaxed, encouraging setting.
Participation Fee Applies
Share the joy of music by participating in occasional community performances throughout the year. There are no regular rehearsals—participants simply sign up for the performances they'd like to attend and coordinate music with the Music Director as needed.
Ideal for: Individuals who enjoy flexible performance opportunities and sharing music with the community.
No Participation Fee
Social Singing
Enjoy a welcoming musical experience designed to encourage participation, confidence, and connection. Sessions include live music, songbooks with lyrics, musical warm-ups, movement, relaxation techniques, and guided sharing in a safe, supportive, non-performance environment.
Ideal for: Individuals of all ages who enjoy singing and participating in music in a relaxed, encouraging setting.
Participation Fee Applies
Celebrating the Many Ways to Participate
There is no single way to participate in Music Includes. Some participants sing, others play percussion instruments, some express themselves through sign language, and others connect with the music through movement, listening, or quiet participation. Every participant is encouraged to engage in the way that is most meaningful and comfortable for them. Every contribution is valued, and every participant is an important part of the Music Includes community.
Visit Social Singing
The best way to experience Music Includes Social Singing is to join us for a session. Visitors are warmly welcomed to observe or participate as they feel comfortable. Come enjoy the music, meet our participants and volunteers, and experience the welcoming, inclusive atmosphere that makes Music Includes so special. If you're planning to visit, please let us know in advance so we can be ready to welcome you.
Social Singing Sessions
When
Mondays
4:30–5:30 PM
(10) Sessions between September and December
(10) Sessions between January and May
Where
19 Carter
19 Carter St, Berlin, MA
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Dates and times vary. Please visit our calendar for more info.
Mondays
4:30–5:30 PM
(10) Sessions between September and December
(10) Sessions between January and May
Where
19 Carter
19 Carter St, Berlin, MA
maps.app.goo.gl/pe1ZGMp2PosqFPAn9
Dates and times vary. Please visit our calendar for more info.
Participation Fees
Annual participation fees help support music, rehearsal materials, facilities, and the many programs offered by NACC.
Social Singing — $210 annually
Community Performance — No Participation Fee
Financial assistance is always available.
We never want cost to prevent someone from experiencing the joy of singing. Full and partial sponsorships are available with no questions asked.
Social Singing — $210 annually
Community Performance — No Participation Fee
Financial assistance is always available.
We never want cost to prevent someone from experiencing the joy of singing. Full and partial sponsorships are available with no questions asked.
