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Healing is much on the minds of Rick Kvam and members of the Choral Arts Ensemble of Rochester these days. The ensemble will perform “Music for the City of Healing” concerts Nov. 7 and 8. The concerts will focus on Rochester as a medical community and the potential healing power of music. Read more here…

Music is known for the magic it creates—from uplifting a sullen mood to calming down aggression, its effects are profound. Keeping in mind its therapeutic capabilities, several hospitals and clinics have started using music therapy to deal with pain management, reduce depression, ease muscle tension and more. Read more here…

GRAND FORKS, N.D.—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…

VADODARA: An organic chemistry teacher turned musician is gearing up to set a new world record. Haris Gershom (72) will be addressing the biggest music therapy session with nearly 2,000 participants on December 29 at Akshar farm in Anand. The native of Vidyanagar is noted for his invention music instrument ‘Harishophone’. Read more here…

A music therapy class gives people living with dementia the chance to reminisce about the good old days, when The Supremes and The Drifters reigned at the top of the charts. Alzheimers Waikato run music therapy classes on Tuesday mornings. Read more here…

SINGAPORE: For those suffering from diseases and conditions such as chronic pain, autism and even cancer, music is emerging as an accepted and useful form of treatment. Special education schools are offering music therapy as part of their curriculum for students with learning disabilities, while some hospitals have turned to music as a complementary therapy for patients – for example, alongside cancer treatment. Read more here…

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…