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Music Therapy
Music therapy is the
use of music in the accomplishment of therapeutic aims; the restoration,
maintenance and improvement of mental, emotional and physical health. Music therapy offers: · A non-verbal means of communication · An opportunity for self-expression
and an environment which offers an opportunity for success by increasing
social, cognitive, motor and emotional skills. FAR students participate in performances, recitals and
musical competitions that can greatly enhance their musical experience and
motivational development.
Offered as a group or private activity. Private Music Therapy Music therapy is the use of music and musical
experiences to attain goals in a variety of areas. Examples include communication, academic/cognitive, emotional,
motor and social skills. Goals
are individualized according to the student’s needs and in conjunction with
parent input. Private lessons
available Monday through Saturday.
Please call the FAR office to set up a day and time. Private Adaptive Music Lessons Vocal or instrumental,
including piano, guitar, flute, violin, woodwind instruments, drums,
autoharp, recorder, percussion and other instruments. Private music lessons incorporate
therapeutic as well as musical or performance goals. Emphasis is on both “process” and
“product”. Private lessons
available Monday through Saturday.
Please call the FAR office to set up a day and time. Recording Sessions For those students who have participated in our music programs
who may be ready to learn the production aspect of music, we offer the
ability to create an audio recording of students’ accomplishments as well as
the ability to record a therapist’s accompaniment so that the student can practice a vocal or
instrumental solo at home.
Please call the FAR office to schedule a day and time. Group Activities Group music activities
will give children an opportunity to develop social, motor and communication
skills while building self-esteem.
Sessions are held once a week for 45 minutes. Groups will vary according to age and
ability. WE WILL FORM A GROUP
UPON REQUEST IF WE HAVE THREE OR MORE STUDENTS. FAR Band--An advanced
activity--band members will be selected from students attending FAR who have
been recommended by their individual therapist(s). Tomoko Page and Kwona Martin are the instructors. Wednesday 6:30--7:15 PM. Group Music Therapy-- Students will learn
new songs through the use of tone chimes, percussion instruments, sign
language and movement. Students
with any special needs or ability level are welcomed. Hayley Mieras is the instructor.
Tuesday 5:30--6:15 PM. Group Music-Michael
George Foundation grant funded program--Currently enrolled private music therapy
students referred by their therapists for this program will benefit from
group therapy to build social and communication skills. Ask your music therapist to place
your child. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS PROGRAM. Song Writing Class--A creative class for
up and coming “American Idols”.
Students will work together to write songs and raps for their own
musical album. This class
provides a great opportunity to increase social and communication
skills. Maurizio Emanuele is the
instructor. Tuesday 6:30-7:30 PM MUSIC
OFFERINGS FALL
SEMESTER--September 5, 2006 through January 13, 2007
Private 1/2 hour/Group 1 hour Monday--16 weeks.................................................................... $368/256 Tuesday or Wednesday--18 weeks.......................................... $414/288 Thursday, Friday or Saturday--17 weeks.................................. $391/272 WINTER SEMESTER--January 29 through June 16, 2007
Private 1/2 hour/Group 1 hour Monday or Friday--17 weeks..................................................... $391/272 Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday--18 weeks......................... $414/288 Saturday--16 weeks................................................................. $368/256 SUMMER SEMESTER--June 25 through August 4,
2007
Private 1/2 hour/Group 1 hour Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday--6 weeks $138/96 Wednesday--5 weeks................................................................. $115/80
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