This program was active from 2019 to 2025. Please feel free to write me with questions about archival recordings at clairebatesmusic@gmail.com. This community of people listened and engaged regularly with my work, sometimes even as collaborators! CSA stood for the Community Supported Agriculture programs after which this program was modeled. Through those, people bring home fresh vegetables consistently and support local farmers.
Out of my desire for song to generate liveliness in those who listen (like the food from local farmers can nourish), I offered through this program:
- songs centered on a monthly theme, sent to email inboxes of listeners
- recordings from home and in novel settings, sometimes with collaborators
- a little imperfection like the dirt on some kale, always fresh
- openness to having my work impacted by listener responses and inspirations.
Claire Bates Music 