Free Wellness Opportunity

Sponsored by

2019 Cultural Arts Grant

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Who

Wellness seekers of all ages; no prior musical experience required

What

Monthly interactive presentations; participants learn about the researched benefits of incorporating music into their personal wellness and rehearse those techniques in a group setting

When

Every 3rd Saturday at 10:00 AM, October 2019 - September 2020

Where

Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library
100 South Church Street, Clayton, NC 27520

Why

To learn how to incorporate music in to wellness practices while connecting with others in the community

Schedule & Subject

Fall 2019

Winter 2020

October 19th, 2019

Rhythm for Your Health

Join us to learn about how rhythm affects the brain, improves health, and builds communities.  Engage in rhythmic exercises, including group drumming!

November 16th, 2019

Songwriting

Come learn how songwriting can be used for your personal wellness.  Join fellow community members in a musical game, improvisation, group songwriting, and an open discussion of strategies to spark the songwriting process at home!  As always, prior musical experience is not required.

december 21st, 2019

Group Singing

Join fellow community members as we sing to celebrate the holiday season!  Sacred and secular favorites will be visited, lyrics provided, and no prior musical experience required!  Have a favorite you would like to sing?  Send song requests for this session to Allison Hingley (allison@atlanticmusictherapy.com).

January 18th, 2020

Attentional Skills

In January, we are going to examine how music making can improve four types of attention: sustained, select, alternating, and joint attention.  By engaging in various music exercises, participants will be able to self-assess their current skills, and learn ways to improve over time.

February 15th, 2020

Relationship Building

This month, we are examining how music helps us to create interpersonal relationships.  Participants will be able to reflect on how they currently use music in various relationships (including romantic relationships, familial bonds, or spiritual connection) and learn additional ways to use music for relationship building.

March 21st, 2020

Music Therapy Awareness

March is Music Therapy Awareness Month!  This month, participants will learn about music therapy, including a brief history of the profession.  Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in interactive demonstrations on how modern music therapy is used in various settings to address cognitive, communication, and sensorimotor needs.

Due to COVID-19, all Spring and Summer sessions have been canceled.

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Spring 2020

Summer 2020

April 18th, 2020

Music in Speech Development & Rehabilitation

may 23rd, 2020

Music & Patriotism

june 20th, 2020

Drumming for Wellness

July 18th, 2020

Music in Leadership & Team Building

August 15th, 2020

Music for Pain Management & Relaxation

September 19th, 2020

​Music in Motor Development & Rehabilitation​