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Autism, Dying, Newsletters, Cancer, Alzheimer’s, SmartPhones, & Streakers

September 8, 2009

(And, yes, I somehow manage to touch on ALL these topics in this post. Keep reading…) NEWSLETTERS I am very excited to announce the launch of the Music Therapy Maven email newsletter! This newsletter is easy to subscribe to (just fill in your name and email address below) and absolutely free. Each newsletter will include […]

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The Daily Blog 08/07/2009

August 7, 2009

Many fascinating and interesting articles have emerged over the past month. A sample for you: The Music of Healing for Disabled Vets. Describes how a non-music therapist created a music training program at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital. A feel-good story. Scary Music? Better Keep your Eyes Open. Closing your eyes enhances your emotional response […]

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3 Reasons Why Music Education is Here to Stay

May 26, 2009

I was in Detroit this past weekend attending a cousin’s wedding. I met a woman and we soon began talking about children and about our work. When the conversation turns to work, I frequently get askedĀ  “What is music therapy?” and this conversation was no exception. My new friend said her high school daughter is […]

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Go CSU Wind Ensemble!

April 8, 2009

It’s been a good year for the Colorado State University Band program! First, the marching band receives national recognition, now the wind ensemble is being honored through it’s conductor, Dr. J. Steven Moore (who, yes, happens to be my husband – thanks for letting me brag!) being inducted into the American Bandmasters Association. To read […]

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Go CSU Marching Band!

March 27, 2009

Please allow me to brag on my husband a little. He’s in Texas right now for this… The Colorado State University Marching Band will be honored among five leading university marching bands for contributions of excellence and creativity to the marching profession at the national conference for the College Band Directors National Association in Austin, […]

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