The Chorus:
Helen Boston (1930)
Louise Canady (1929)
Jean Florio (1922)
Len Fontaine (1920)
Stan Goldman (1930)
Jeanne Hatch (1926)
Donald Jones (1930)
Norma Landry (1927)
John Larareo (1932)
Patricia Larese (1930)
Miriam Leader (1919)
Pat Linderme (1930)
Brock Lynch (1924)
Steve Martin (1928)
Joseph Mitchell (1932)
Dora B. (Parker) Morrow (1922)
Gloria Parker (1929)
Liria Petrides (1926)
Ed Rehor (1923)
Jack Schnepp (1930)
Janice St. Laurence (1928)
The Director:
Bob Cilman (1953)
The Band:
William E. Arnold, Jr. (Mr. Clean) (1942)
Ed Wise (1943)
F. Alex (Freddy) Johnson (1970)
Ken Maiuri
Support Staff:
Diane Porcella (1963)
When the Young@ Heart began in 1982 the members all lived in an elderly housing project in Northampton, MA called the Walter Salvo House. The first group included elders who lived through both World Wars.
The current performers in Young@Heart range in age from 73 to 92. There are some with prior professional theater or music experience, others who have performed extensively on the amateur level, and some who never stepped onto a stage before turning eighty. None of the current performers of Y@H were part of the original group that formed in 1982, but they have kept alive the spirit of the early pioneers and continue to push the group into glorious new directions.
Love you all! I am an occupational therapist currently working in a skilled nursing/rehabilitation facility and a professional singer! I loved this Documentary and I want to get on a "waiting list" to be a band member when I meet the age requirement!!! "A consciousness revolution is the only solution! Let your art make a difference! Send the message of peace and change to the masses!......" Hirokomusic
Loved your DVD! Hope you don't mind, I recommended it to all of my friends and family. The ongoing story is as good as the music! Thanks for inspiring so many people!
I hope you all know how incredible you made my whole family feel watching your movie. Bob - what a wonderful thing you have done! And to the choir we love you all and feel attached now! To all those who have passed, may they all be singing together in heaven! Fred - you are a pro to have gotten up and done the duo solo! It really moved his family. Love and God Bless Marty and Suzanne
Hell-O Girls, Hell-O Lads ;)!!! We just watched Stephen Walker's film about your incredible chorus. You are GREAT people. You give the power to younger people in bands, just like we are. Power to rock this world. We hope to see you some day in Poland. All the best for all of you.
STAY YOUNG FOREVER AND KEEP ON ROCKIN' TO THE END OF WORLD AND ONE DAY MORE!!!
thanks for your friendship! I'm gonna watch your movie next week and I'm really excited. So many people told me it must be great! greetings from germany, dänzl&funk/maria
when are you coming to new mexico?! (i'm sure i know the answer to that...who in their right mind would ever want to come to new mexico???? ...hahaha!) i love you guys!
Thank you so much for the add. Just saw your rockumentary last night, and I am forever changed. Keep doing what you're doing, and PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE come to Dallas on your next tour!!
Your wonderful movie opened in Germany this week and my friends and I just loved it - thank you for 100 minutes of fun, inspiration and music! I sing in a choir too and look forward to doing so til I'm als old as you guys! Best wishes, Sabine
i love you guys! i just saw the movie and i watched it 3 times this weekend! I LOVE IT! and i love what you're doing! i'd love to see you guys perform! there's a lot of love going on here! i put each and every one of you in my "heroes" section because i aspire to be so passionate when i'm your age!
I just watched the DVD of your Young @ Heart documentary...... and freaking LOVED it. Tour! TOUR! TOUR!!!!! soon Please! I missed you last time in New York, but I'll be there at your next show.... thanks for the inspiration! I love you all! xo
When the Young@ Heart began in 1982 the members all lived in an elderly housing project in Northampton, MA called the Walter Salvo House. The first group included elders who lived through both World Wars.
The current performers in Young@Heart range in age from 73 to 92. There are some with prior professional theater or music experience, others who have performed extensively on the amateur level, and some who never stepped onto a stage before turning eighty. None of the current performers of Y@H were part of the original group that formed in 1982, but they have kept alive the spirit of the early pioneers and continue to push the group into glorious new directions.
