Monthly Archives: April 2015

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  How to Inspire Hope with Saturday Night Waltz

  Posted on April 29, 2015 by Jessica Ryan in How To.

    Last Tuesday, PSO violist Penny Brill and cellist Adam Liu visited a group of students in the special education program at Baldwin High School. Throughout their time together, they encouraged students to sing, play percussion instruments, dance, or otherwise become active participants in the music-making. At one point, Penny asked students to softly hit […]

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  Aging Creatively with Music: The BUDI Orchestra

  Posted on April 17, 2015 by Jessica Ryan in Accessibility.

    Have you heard of the Bournemouth University Dementia Institute (BUDI) Orchestra? Earlier this week, I came across this remarkable program, which gives people in the early stages of dementia, as well as their caregivers, the chance to learn how to play musical instruments and perform together as an ensemble. BUDI Orchestra musicians attend a […]

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