Music Therapy Springsong 2012

Thursday, March 29, 7:30 pm

Free presentation
 

If you have ever wondered what music therapists do, here is a wonderful (and free) opportunity to hear first hand experiences of three, 4th year music therapy students as they present their experiences from their music therapy placements. The event is called Music Therapy Springsong and it takes place in The Katzman Lounge, on the ground floor of Vanier Hall (scroll down to view Google map) residence on campus. This free event is open to the public.

 

Christina Bell:  It's not about the Milestones, It's about the Moments....
Christina Bell is in her fourth year at the University of Windsor, studying Music Therapy with an interest in Opera Performance as well. Christina has completed three practicum placements through the university, in geriatrics, high school students with developmental disabilities, as well as in palliative care. Christina is currently working on completing her last placement at The Summit Centre for Preschool Children with Autism. Christina is plans to do an internship in Geriatrics and Palliative care next year. After that she hopes to pursue a graduate degree in vocal performance. Christina would like to thank her family, friends, and professors for being so supportive and giving her opportunities throughout the last four years.

 

Alison Moraites:  Bringing back the music
Alison Moraites is a fourth year music therapy student. She has been a member of the Music Therapy Student Association (MTSA) for the past three years and is its current president. She has worked as both an Outstanding Scholar and a teaching assistant for the past four years. She has a strong passion for music; both as a music therapist as well as a performer. Music therapy combines her two passions of music and helping others. Her passion for helping others has led her to organizations such as Best Buddies as well as school run peer support groups in both high school as well as university. Her main instrument is the flute, but she also enjoys playing guitar as well as piano. After graduating from the University of Windsor, she hopes to pursue a masters degree. Alison has enjoyed her four years at the University of Windsor and is thankful to the many great friends and amazing professors she has met on her journey.

Alison will be presenting on her experiences at Windsor Regional Hospital where she worked with both children and pregnant mothers.

 

Jordan Sherman:  Music and healing in mental health
Jordan Sherman is a music therapy student from Pompano Beach, Florida. To start his final year of studies at the University of Windsor, he was placed at downtown Windsor's mental health residency, Iris House, where he worked with a variety of residents teaching them about expression through song writing, encouraging them all to participate in group and individual sessions.