Monthly Archives: April 2014

• 

  Musical Anesthesia

  Posted on April 30, 2014 by Jessica Ryan in Pain Management, PSO Programs.

    After PSO Violist Penny Brill discovered she had breast cancer, she used music, as well as many other tools, to manage her pain before, during, and after surgeries. Although music supported her in countless situations, the songs she found most helpful varied based on a number of factors, including her emotional state. For instance, […]

  Post Tagged with Music and Wellness, Penny Brill, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
  No Comments.
  Continue Reading...
• 

  Music for Pain Relief: An Interview with Penny Brill

  Posted on April 23, 2014 by Jessica Ryan in Pain Management.

    When PSO Violist Penny Brill received a breast cancer diagnosis in 1999, she faced a number of challenges, including fear and uncertainty about the future. In an interview with WWFM last fall, Penny explained how music helped her cope with these feelings. She spoke about listening to music, especially Irish music, which has “a […]

  Post Tagged with Penny Brill, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
  No Comments.
  Continue Reading...
• 

  Can You Use Music to Manage Pain?

  Posted on April 16, 2014 by Jessica Ryan in Pain Management.

    Have you ever tried to relieve pain through music? I definitely have. I’ve occasionally sung songs in my head to distract myself from the brief but stinging pain of getting a shot or having blood drawn. This strategy helps me forget about the pain I’m feeling, and research suggests that others benefit from this […]

  Post Tagged with Research
  No Comments.
  Continue Reading...
• 

  Music and Autism Resources

  Posted on April 10, 2014 by Jessica Ryan in Accessibility.

    Did you know that April is Autism Awareness Month? To celebrate, we’d like to supplement our recent article on music and autism research with a new post sharing resources you can explore if you want to find music therapy services, apps, or suggested musical activities for individuals with autism. Autism Speaks, a leading research […]

  Post Tagged with Autism, Resources
  No Comments.
  Continue Reading...
• 

  Sunrise School at A Blue So Blue

  Posted on April 1, 2014 by Jessica Ryan in Accessibility, PSO Programs.

    On a cold day last January, special education teacher Mary Crummie made the trip from Monroeville to downtown Pittsburgh so the students in her class could experience the PSO in its home of Heinz Hall. Mary’s class attended the PNC Tiny Tots concert “Harold and the Purple Crayon: The Giant Garden.” Before the concert […]

  Post Tagged with Events, Mary Crummie, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, PNC Tiny Tots, Sunrise School
  2 Comments.
  Continue Reading...