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 MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM
MUSIC THERAPY
Indian Hill Music is pleased to be able to offer Music Therapy sessions for individuals and groups.
Our Music Therapy Program Coordinator is Romy Wilhelm.
See Romy's bio below.
REGISTER GROUP PROGRAMS
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ABOUT OUR MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM:
Individual music therapy is now offered at Indian Hill Music on Mondays and Wednesdays. The service is open to anyone, but especially for adults and adolescents with physical, cognitive, and developmental impairments.
A 30-minute initial consultation is conducted with the client and the Music Therapist for a non-refundable fee of $35. Treatment is offered once per week for 30 minutes at $45 per session, and will run in an 8-session cycle, with the option to continue in 8-session cycles. The client must enroll as a student at IHM, but all client information will be kept confidential. Please note that this is a fee-for-service program, and insurance is not accepted at this time.
Group programming is being planned for the Fall. See the class descriptions below. One group will be designed for an elderly population, and one group for adolescents with special needs. 45-minute group classes will meet for 8 weeks at $15 per session. If you have a suggestion about an additional population that could benefit from group music therapy, please let us know!
Music Therapy is only offered on-site at Indian Hill, but in the future may be available as an outreach service to schools, nursing homes, and other agencies. If you are interested in discussing the possibilities of offsite sessions, please contact the program coordinator.
Romy Wilhelm, Music Therapy Program Coordinator, contact info:
email: romy@indianhillmusic.org or phone: (978) 486-9524 x-108
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ABOUT MUSIC THERAPY:
What is music therapy?
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. The goals of music therapy aim to:
1. increase socialization and decrease isolation
2. stimulate cognitive and motor functioning (gross/fine)
3. facilitate movement activities to enhance physical well-being
4. increase communication skills
5. promote feelings of independence and self-initiation
6. create an outlet for emotional expression.
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What do music therapists do?
After assessing the strengths and needs of each client, a music therapist develops a treatment plan with measurable goals and objectives and then provides the indicated treatment. A music therapist structures the use of both instrumental and vocal music strategies to improve functioning or facilitates changes that contribute to life quality. These strategies can be used for individual or group treatment, and may include: improvising or composing music with clients, accompanying and conducting group music experiences, directing music and movement activities, or structuring music listening opportunities.
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What are some typical activities used in a music therapy session?
1. Songwriting
2. Improvising on various instruments including floor drums, hand percussion, keyboard, or vocals
3. Movement activities with musical accompaniment
4. Passive listening experiences
5. Rhythm exercises in a call and response format
Music therapy is open to all ages and abilities. There are numerous research studies and published papers to support to efficacy of music therapy as a form of therapeutic treatment. More information about music therapy can be found online at the American Music Therapy Association website: www.musictherapy.org. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Music Therapy Program Coordinator, Romy Wilhelm. Email: romy@indianhillmusic.org or call: (978) 486-9524 x-108.
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GROUP PROGRAMS:
Schedule: TBA
Tuition: $120 per 8 week session + $15 reg fee ($50 max per family, per year)
RHYTHM & MOVEMENT
Targeted members: Adults, ages 60 and up
The Rhythm & Movement group will tap into our rhythmic impulses and bring out our natural inclination to move to the music! It might start with tapping your finger along to the beat, but it will soon spread to your feet, your legs, your arms, and your whole body! We can see the physical movement in our bodies, but the activity in the brain is the most important stimulation of all. The group format will focus on rhythm activities such as drumming and percussion improvisations, movement based activities with musical accompaniment, or sing-a-long activities to target memory and recall. Engaging in rhythmic activities assists our neurological functions with motor regulation and maintenance, can provide a sense of self control and individualism, and most importantly, is a FUN activity to share with peers! All materials and instruments will be provided by Indian Hill Music. Groups run for 45 minutes, in 8 week cycles.
Schedule: Mondays, 3:30-4:15 pm, starts March 26, 2012
Tuition: $120 per 8 week session + $15 reg fee ($50 max per family, per year)
SENSORY STIMULATION WITH MUSIC
Targeted members: Adolescents with cognitive, developmental, and physical disabilities, ages 9-21
The Sensory Stimulation group is designed for adolescents and young adults who can benefit from a group format to target emotional development with a sensory focus. Activities will focus on increasing socialization, independence, and emotional capacities using sensory based musical interventions. These activities might include drum circle and percussion improvisations, call and response activities, interventions using sensory objects like Boomwhackers or balloons, or songwriting about feelings and emotions. Instrument modifications can be implemented for clients with ambulatory special needs. All materials and instruments will be provided by Indian Hill Music. Groups run for 45 minutes, in 8 week cycles. Depending on client abilities and functioning levels, this group may be split into various groups to better serve each client’s ability and goals.
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ABOUT OUR MUSIC THERAPIST:
Romy Ikauniks Wilhelm, MA MT-BC
 B.A., Tufts University, Music. M.A., Expressive Therapies with specialization in Music Therapy, Lesley University.
Romy recently earned a Masters in Music Therapy from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA and has successfully completed the MT-BC (Music Therapist-Board Certified) licensure exam.
Through college, Romy studied flute and piano, and sang and arranged popular music in a capella groups. After a career in the live music industry managing nationally recognized venues and international music festivals, she discovered the field of music therapy and realized this was the avenue for her musical talents and interest in our connection with music.
She completed two internships at Lesley, one with an elderly population with dementia and Alzheimer's clients, and the second with adolescents diagnosed with developmental and cognitive delays including Autism/PDD, anxiety, bipolar, behavioral disorders, PTSD, and learning disabilities.
She is very excited to be joining the Indian Hill faculty and establishing a music therapy program within the Littleton community, to which she has lifelong family ties.
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Registration Forms:
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Indian Hill Music School reserves the right at any time to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment. We will make every effort to hold all classes offered. In the case of a cancellation, those effected will be notified as soon as possible and a full refund will be issued if another suitable class is not available.
QUESTIONS? CALL THE OFFICE AT (978) 486-9524.
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