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November 6, 2014

Making Music in an Adaptive Setting

The Department of Music and Performing Arts at Roberts Wesleyan College, in collaboration with Spectrum Creative Arts Co-Founder and Music Therapist Megan Resig ’07, LCAT, MT-BC, offered the west side of Rochester the opportunity to make music in an adapted setting.  The idea of a pilot program was sparked when Christine Emerson, a Churchville resident and mother, inquired if Roberts had a music program for children with special needs. Dan Barta, Chair of the Department of Music and Performing Arts, was intrigued and pursued the idea with faculty from the departments of music, teacher education and social work. 

As a result, the six-week pilot program was launched in fall 2014 to provide creative opportunities for children with developmental differences, but was open to all students ages 7-9.  Five students sang, danced, and played a variety of instruments while exploring cultures from around the world! Resig was assisted by four current Roberts students.

The children were engaged and responsive, and loved the interaction. The program will be expanded to two sessions in the spring semester: Session I from January 27-March 10, 2015 and Session II from March 17-April 21, 2015.  If you or someone you know may be interested in having their child participate, please contact Peggy Barta at peggybarta@frontiernet.net for more information.


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