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While the city still basks in the afterglow of last week’s opening of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra will also trumpeting the lofty ideal of freedom all year long with its new 2014-15 season, inspired by human rights. Read more here…

PASCAGOULA — The rhythmic sounds of drumming are therapeutic — good for the body, mind and soul. That’s why Singing River Health System’s Regional Cancer Center sought a grant to bring a music-therapy program to its patients. Read more here…

Local experts on music therapy and aging gathered to discuss the importance of music in the lives of the elderly — and the unsatisfied role of the community in helping nursing-home residents to engage in that relationship.  Read more here…

PASCAGOULA, Mississippi — Cancer treatments are physically and emotionally difficult to endure, but a new program at Singing River Hospital’s Regional Cancer is helping patients beat those challenges with a beat. Read more here…

At first, Kyshona Armstrong was hesitant to fund a full-length album through Kickstarter. “I’ve always had a difficult time asking for help,” she says, “or letting people know just what I needed.” Despite her trepidation, she met and even exceeded her goal of $15,000. It was the encouragement she needed. Read more here…

A group of musicians come together today to promote health and happiness. This is the first “Miracles of Music” concert series.. It all started with the help of the Sanford Health Auxiliary and the Alan Traeholt Memorial Endowment. Students from around the city and the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra came out to perform. Read more here…

Proceeds from this year’s Music Therapy Ride will ensure that another Bandwagon can soon hit the road. The motorcycle ride from Vancouver to Whistler on September 13 raised more than $85,000, the highest amount in the event’s 13-year history. Read more here…

The moment a favorite song comes on, the mood lightens. Whether it’s bringing crowds together at baseball games singing Sweet Caroline in unison, or the meaningful song a couple chooses for their first dance.  Read more here…

Things just didn’t smell right to Allison Woyiwada and this wasn’t just a passing odour, it was the disgusting, intense stink of garbage. The smell filled her nose when no one else could detect it, so she knew instantly something was wrong. Read more here…

Music therapist Jerry O’Leary greeted his class at NewCourtland LIFE, a senior day center, with a promise to play some old favorites. “We mixed a little bit of gospel and a little bit of Motown here for you today, ’cause we know how you guys like that stuff,” said O’Leary, prompting claps and cheers from the room. Read more here…