Pcda Benefit Concert Pamphlet

What is Music Therapy? Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages. Music therapy improves the quality of life for persons who are well and meets the needs of children with disabilities and special needs:

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Autism Cerebral Palsy Down Syndrome Epilepsy Many More Promote wellness Manage Stress Alleviate Pain Express Feelings

BENEFITING MUSIC THERAPY IN CALIFORNIA

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Enhance Memory Improve Communication Promote physical rehabilitation

At PCDA, Music therapists work individually with children and their caregivers using a variety of rhythm and music-based techniques to engage children with others in purposeful and functional activities. Music Therapy experiences involve children in singing, listening, moving, playing instruments, and creative activities creating a familiar musical environment that encourages positive interpersonal interaction and allows clients freedom to explore and express themselves. 1

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Music therapy interventions can be designed to:

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MUSIC THERAPY ROCKS!

Adapted from the American Music Therapy Association, Inc.: http://www.musictherapy.org

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Making a difference Music therapy can be effective in addressing developmental needs in the following ways:

• Rhythm and music may be used to support develop-

ment in many areas, including: communication skills, attention and interaction, and movement/motor skills.

• Music provides concrete multi-sensory stimulation, through auditory, visual, tactile and proprioceptive senses. The rhythmic component of music is very organizing for the sensory systems and supports emotional and behavioral regulation.

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Schedule of Events*: 11:00am - (kids entertainer) 12:00pm - (kids entertainer) 1:00 pm - iMariachi 1:45 pm - The Elevators 2:45 pm - The Shrill 3:45 pm - Oh No Not Stereo 4:45 pm - Butch Walker 6:00 pm - Band From TV 7:15 pm - Maroon 5 9:00 pm - Paul McCartney *For discussion purposes only

• Musical elements and structure provide a sense of security and familiarity in the music therapy setting, encouraging clients to attempt new tasks.

Events throughout the day include: Jump house, kids games, interactive music activities, concessions, Alcohol (21 and over), drum circles, Raffle, Giveaways, USC athletics meet and greet, and much much more!!

• Music builds trusting relationships, forming a strong basis for learning, self-expression, and communication.

• Enhancing parent-child interactions is an integral aspect of music therapy sessions. Music may be a comfortable and very effective medium to support the parent-child relationship.

• Music captures and helps maintain attention. It is highly motivating and can support sustained engagement and a flow of back-and-forth interactions.

• Music therapy can enable those without language to communicate, participate, and express themselves nonverbally, through sounds, gestures, eye gaze and signs. Very often music therapy also assists in the development of verbal communication, speech, and language skills.

Details: Where: USC Campus - Alumni Park When: Spring 2010 Tickets: Adults - $30 Children (12 and under) - $15 Parking: Contact Info: [email protected] Donations:

The recent cuts in the budget have eliminated all music therapy services funded through the state Regional Centers. This cut effects many deserving individuals with special needs across the state, including children at Pasadena Child Development Associates, Inc. (PCDA). The Music Therapy program at PCDA has been active in providing services to children with special needs in the Los Angeles community for over 12 years

Please help PCDA reach our goal of raising $50,000 for music therapy clients. Every $500 in donations give a child and family the opportunity to continue weekly Music Therapy for six months. Music is a powerful way to motivate children to connect socially, express their creativity, and explore strong emotions. Families share wonderful moments while creating improvisational music with their children. Board qualified music therapists can use the power of rhythm, sound, and movement to support children with developmental disabilities to achieve their developmental goals. Please help children with special needs continue to explore their creativity and expand social-emotional connections through the beauty of music. Donations of any amount are gladly accepted at www.pasadenachilddevelopment.org as well as on the day of the event.