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Imagine someone close to you disappears. She no longer shows up on the day on which she always visited. She does not call or write. No one says where she has gone or if she is coming back. To make matters worse, you cannot ask about her. You experience feelings of sadness, anger, disappointment, and grief, to name a few. The only way you have to express yourself is through your behavior. You may retreat into yourself or lash out at others, but those who provide your care do not understand the source of your behaviors. Read more here…

Not only is music entertaining, fun to create and to consume, but it also has a multitude of health benefits and is now used to help with development, growth and healing for people with special needs. The Music Therapy Clinical Services program, which holds monthly events at MSU’s Community Music School, serves to help special needs individuals develop motor, vocal, and social skills while enjoying the wonders of music. Read more here…

Sitting near a hospital bed at Altru Hospital, Leslie Saulsbury spreads the tools of her trade on the blanket in front of 7-year-old Josiah Green. The assorted music-making instruments include a portable keyboard, maracas, tambourine and a wooden stick with hinged, cup-shaped clappers that, when shaken, sound like horses’ hooves on pavement. Read more here…

Following news that Adele’s 25 is a “make-up record” inspired by coming to terms with adulthood and all of its grown up responsibilities and regrets, the singer has revealed its 20 November release date, as well as its official artwork. Read more here…

Before Vicki Jones’ grandmother Esmee died in September, music was the only real method Vicki had to reach Esmee through the dementia that plagued her. Since Esmee died, Vicki has used the inheritance to form the Music Moves Me Trust to help other families utilise music to interact with loved ones affected by dementia. Read more here…

DAVENPORT, Iowa. Doctors and musicians got together in Davenport today, to raise money for music therapy. The Sixth Annual Genesis doctors in recital was held at First Presbyterian Church this afternoon. Doctors and musicians performed, singing and playing instruments. A Genesis music therapist says music is a crucial form of therapy for many patients in hospice. Read more here…

Not only is music entertaining, fun to create and to consume, but it also has a multitude of health benefits and is now used to help with development, growth and healing for people with special needs. t only is music entertaining, fun to create and to consume, but it also has a multitude of health benefits and is now used to help with development, growth and healing for people with special needs. Read more here…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD): The Grand Rapids Symphony engages with patients through the Music for Health initiative in a powerful partnership with Spectrum Health’s musical therapy program. The Music for Health initiative brings professional musicians into the healthcare environment to play music specific for rehabilitation. Read more here…

Ding, ding, ding, do you hear that? That is the sound of The Music Therapy Club looking for you to help advocate music therapy on campus and increase awareness. Ding, ding, ding, do you hear that? That is the sound of The Music Therapy Club looking for you to help advocate music therapy on campus and increase awareness. This organization provides music therapy majors with opportunities for personal growth and professional leadership. The Music Therapy Club is constantly looking for opportunities to volunteer their time and talents. Read more here …

A fundraiser to help keep Parkview Home’s music therapy program takes place Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. at Parkview Village.  After Hours Big Band, a jazz ensemble, will provide entertainment. Research has shown that Alzheimer patients in long-term care homes benefit by having a connection with music, either performed live or through various mediums such as television, radio or CDs. Read more here…