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Parkinson’s Disease, like many medical diagnoses, brings with it many challenges. Along with the obvious physical difficulties, a new diagnosis can be stressful for both the patient and his/her loved ones. Navigating a confusing system of healthcare options while just trying to get through a day without pain or discomfort can be exhausting, and many patients feel alone in the process. Music therapy, particularly group music therapy, is an option that can address cognitive, physical, and psychosocial issues all at once. Read more here…

Redkite ambassadors Tendai Mzungu, Jack Hannath and Nick Suban spent their day off bringing smiles to kids faces at Princess Margaret Hosptial (PMH). The players visited the hospital as part of the club’s ongoing support of charity Redkite and their music therapy program. Read more here…

OLIVENHAIN — During the last two years of her life, Ariana Miller fought a punishing battle with congenital heart disease. But one experience that always brightened the Olivenhain teen’s darkest hours was a visit from her music therapist. Read more here…

It goes without saying that music takes on many forms for many people. But if you trace back all the reasons why people find themselves drawn to the art form, most stem from the fact that music has a medicinal quality. It’s cathartic, it’s honest, and most times, incredibly therapeutic. If there’s anyone who understands that, it’s Drew Holcomb. Read more here…

The State Board of Higher Education Thursday critiqued approaches by North Dakota’s colleges and universities to budget cuts and stressed the need to collaborate. Board member Kevin Melicher said the board shouldn’t lose sight of an “enrollment problem,” citing an overall increase of less than 1 percent this spring at all schools. Read more here…

“I never sang when I was drunk,” says Richard Miller. “I was too busy getting into trouble.” “She’s got me singing,” he then adds, nodding toward Cindy Morris. Read more here…

GRAND FORKS, ND (WDAZ-TV) – Last week the baseball coach confirmed UND had allowed his program an opportunity to raise funds to save the sport, and other student athletes are stepping up. WDAZ has learned a UND basketball player, Carson Shanks, is donating his ‘cost of attendance stipend’ -more than $3,000 – to save the program. Read more here…

Rock your baby in sync with music and you may wonder how the experience affects her and her developing brain. A new study by scientists at the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences (I-LABS) shows that a series of play sessions with music improved 9-month-old babies’ brain processing of both music and new speech sounds. Read more here…

Dallas — When asked, most performing arts aficionados in the Metroplex will tell you that there are two world class symphony orchestras in the area: one in Dallas and another in Fort Worth. But that would not be completely true. There is another one: the orchestra of the Dallas Opera. Joined by the men of TDO’s equally fine opera chorus, the Dallas Opera Orchestra takes the stage for a solo turn at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at the AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Winspear Opera House, in ATTPAC’s Classical Criterion series. Emmanuel Villaume, TDO’s dynamic Music Director, will conduct. Read more here…

Aidan McCurley of Palatine ran through his recital piece during a recent piano lesson with ease. The 10-year-old boy played the simple melody softly, but he ended it with a resounding chord. Read more here…