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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…

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…

Dr. Deforia Lane is the Associate Director of the Seidman Cancer Center and Director of Music Therapy at University Hospitals of Cleveland. Dr. Lane will be on campus at on Tuesday, October 20th, where she will be delivering a public lecture on music therapy and inter-professional health care in Baker Center Theater from 4- 5:00 pm. Her visit is sponsored by the OU School of Music, the Translational Biomedical Sciences program, the Barbara Geralds Institute for Storytelling and Social Impact, and the Vice-President for Research and Creative Activity. 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…

BERKLEY, Mich. (WJBK) – “When I was in school they told me that I wouldn’t be able to do music or anything,” says Jesse Sparks. He has cerebal palsy and other developmental delays, and has always wanted to ray. “It’s all about proving people wrong. You might have challenges but you can still do what you need to do to get where you want to be.” Read more here…

AUSTIN — Musicians are set to perform Oct. 17 to benefit an organization that helps children with brain injuries. Brianna Dupuie, 8, is among the musicians who will take the stage in hopes of earning studio time like this. In reality she’s already won. “She’s a miracle. She’s just a miracle,” said mom Dena Dupuie. “Doctors tell us she was within minutes of dying when she arrived at the hospital and now look at her.” Read more here…

Guitars hang on the walls in musician Chris Trigg’s Victoria home as he begins to play Hallelujah on his acoustic guitar. His daughter Bear begins to sing the lyrics. This is the first time she’s spoken in 22 years. “When this happened it was like ‘oh my god’,” said Trigg, founder and director of the Mighty Hughs Foundation, a charitable foundation providing therapeutic music programs to the special needs community in Greater Victoria. Read more here…