Creative Music Making

Published on April 19, 2012 in Videos. 0 Comments

The Maryville Music Therapy program hosted a performance of Creative Music Making on Wednesday, April 4th in the Maryville University Auditorium.  Creative Music Making is a cooperative effort by Maryville Music Therapy program,  the St. Louis Symphony and St. Louis Arc.  The St. Louis Arc is a non-profit agency that provides support and services to more than 3,000 adults and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and their families, throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. It was a truly memorable experience for our students, the musicians of the St. Louis Symphony and the clients of St. Louis Arc.

Below is a link to a YouTube video/slide show the behind the scenes efforts used in this  creative music making process.  Enjoy!

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End of Semester Party!!!

Published on January 20, 2012 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

On the last day of class, the Music Therapy Seminar class hosts an end of semester celebration for our Music Therapy students.  This year was no exception.  As students hurried all week to finish up projects and study for final exams, they were able to relax and party as only our students can do!  This year’s celebration was Hawaiian themed, complete with a pot luck and dancin’!!!  To see more pictures and video from the party, check out Maryville Music-Therapy on Facebook.

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Music Therapy Students Do MRO!!! (Maryville Reaches Out)

Published on October 10, 2011 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Each year Maryville University organizes Maryville Reaches Out - where students, faculty and staff are encouraged to donate their time, efforts and skills to a non-profit organization for a day.  This year, our music therapy students and faculty worked with St. Louis Arc, a non-profit, United Way agency that provides support and services to more than 3,000 adults and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities,  and their families, throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Our students compiled a list of song and music based activities for the residents of St. Louis Arc, and learned and practiced the songs shortly before leaving for St. Louis Arc.

Below are some pictures of their efforts!  (double click on a photo to enlarge)  Thanks to Jacob Bizaillion for taking these awesome pictures!!

   
 
    

 And some pictures while at St. Louis Arc! (don’t forget to double click on the photo to enlarge!)

 
 
   
   
   

 

Music Therapy Students Sing Like Cats!!!

Published on April 7, 2011 in Student Performances and Videos. 0 Comments

Well, sort of . . . yes, they are singing like cats, but only as part of Denise Lane’s senior recital (she’s the one wearing the blue dress).  Nijmeh Rapp (in the red dress)  joined her in their rendition of Rossini’s Duetto Buffo Di Due Gatti which probably means something like Duet of the Buff Kitties (okay, I’m not fluent in Italian, but I figured I’m allowed at least one guess . . .)

In any event, check out the attached video. Not just anyone can sing this and pull it off—it has to be performed with maximum ATTITUDE! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1R-wy73TBk

Music Therapy on CNN!!

Published on February 23, 2011 in Videos. 0 Comments

A recent CNN News report on Anderson Cooper’s 360 Program explored the treatment of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords by showing medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta experiencing re-hab at TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. He described the team concept of treatment and clearly showed the role of music therapy.

Maegan Morrow, MT-BC, Sam Houston State University alum and music therapist at TIRR explained her work as she facilitated a session with Dr. Gupta as client.

On his blog, Dr. Gupta describes music therapy as his “favorite therapy!”   Visit http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2011/02/18/19059/ for the video and blog.

Julie Dean’s Senior Recital

Published on October 27, 2010 in Student Performances. 0 Comments

Julie Dean presented her Senior Voice Recital on Sunday, October 17th.  Julie’s performance selections included Ghost of Corporate Future by Regina Spektor; Mandoline by Gabriel Faure; and Voi Che Sapete from Le Nozze di Figaro by W. A. Mozart.  She concluded her performance Under African Skies written by Paul Simon and performed with fellow music therapy students, Jarrod Ivie, Denise Lane, Dalton Wilson and Jared Rodgers. 

  Continue reading ‘Julie Dean’s Senior Recital’

Last pictures of Japan!

Published on June 7, 2010 in Overseas Learning experiences and South Korea / Japan trip. 0 Comments

And so the trip comes to an end.

On Day 8 they took a ferry and a bus from Irako to Kyoto.  Pictures are a bit lacking here as Dr. Kwoun experienced motion sickness, so her photo-documentary skills were a bit challenged.  The ferry was outfitted to appear like a pirate ship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time constraints have kept me from adding the last remaining pictures until now, so here goes:

Following is a picture of our fearless travelers experiencing a meal of sushi.  As you can tell, the reaction was not universal.

Taylor Bell and Nijmeh Rapp's expressions are priceless!!!

Jarrod Ivie, in a feeding frenzy, gets attacked by an octopus arm

After a good meal, it was traditional Japanese karaoke in a private room.

Jessica Hilker rockin' out!

Taylor Bell wearing her new kimono!

Near the end of their travels, our students experienced a traditional Japanese tea ceremony at Kodaji Temple. 

Jarrod Ivie learns the traditional way to brew tea

 And it’s always very sad to leave our new friends behind . . . .

Nathan Avilez and a new friend. I was told his mom wouldn't let him bring it home.

Dr. Kwoun meets up with a friend while abroad thanks to Twitter!

Nijmeh Rapp and Hello Kitty!

Nathan Avilez appears to get a backrub from his new friend Pikachu!

We have more pictures!

Published on June 3, 2010 in Overseas Learning experiences and South Korea / Japan trip. 0 Comments

Dr. Kwoun and the power cord to her laptop have been reunited!!!  Pictures are flooding in from their journey.  All travelers have returned to their appropriate destinations and are no doubt doing laundry, sleeping and sharing anecdotes and photos of their travels with friends and relatives. 

Check out past blogs of their experiences for additional photos!  Here’s some pictures of their travels in Tokyo!! 

One of the oldest shrine's in Tokyo

 

  

Visitors bring sake to the shrine to pay homage

 

Visitors wash their hands before entering the shrine

 

 Off to shop in Tokyo!!!

 

  

 Dinner!

Our travelers tried a Japanese traditional meal shabu shabu and skiyaki for dinner. 

 

Dessert!

 

 Day 7 – Heading to Hakone!

The next morning our group traveled to the countryside to visit an active volcano. 

On the road to Hakone

 

  

   

Wow!

 

  

  

Are we having fun?

 

 After Hakone, they took a bullet train and then a one hour bus ride to Irako beach. 

Bullet train!

 

Irako Beach

 

At the hotel at Irako Beach, the hotel provided everyone with kimonos

 

  

Amy Roberts purchased her own kimono

Nijmeh Rapp wearing her kimono for dinner

And this is what they ate at their kimono dinner!

  

 Assimilation!

Our students noticed that wearing face masks in public was a very common practice in Japan. They wanted to try it out for themselves!

Ohayou Gozaimasu, Japan!!!

Published on May 26, 2010 in Overseas Learning experiences and South Korea / Japan trip. 0 Comments

  . . . or Good Morning, Japan!!!  Our travelers have arrived in Tokyo.  Dr. Kwoun (who you remember is experiencing limited computer access until she locates another power cord for her laptop) was kind enough to send the following pictures she entitled “Students – Japan/Emperor’s Palace”.  Unfortunately, it just appears to be a bunch of our students standing around on a street, so I am going to ask everyone to use their imagination as I  load up some photos I procured from the web as our students are no doubt standing somewhere near the palace!

The Emperor's Palace is nearby . . . honest!

 

 

Lines waiting to tour the Emperor's Palace

Moats and walls around palace

The Emperor's Palace!

JUST ADDED---our travelers in front of the Emperor's Palace---no imagination needed!!!

Before leaving for their trip, a list of Japanese phrases was given to students to help them in their travels around Japan.   If all else failed, they were instructed to point at the kanji to aid in their communication efforts.

OhEnglish Romaji 日本語 
Good afternoon. Konnichiwa. 今日は。
Good evening. Konbanwa. 今晩は。
Good morning. Ohayou gozaimasu. おはようございます。
Excuse me! (to get attention or to apologize) Sumimasen! すみません。
I’m sorry. Gomen nasai. ごめんなさい。
Yes. Hai. はい。
No. Iie. いいえ。
I understand. Wakarimasu. 分かります。
I don’t understand. Wakarimasen. 分かりません。
Where is ____? __wa doko desu ka? ＿＿＿はどこですか。
I’d like to go to ___, but… __ ni ikitain desu ga… ＿＿＿に行きたいんですが・・・
What’s the best way to get there? Douyatte ikeba ii desu ka? どうやって行けばいいですか。
I’m lost! Michi ni mayotte imasu. 道に迷っています。
Do you speak English? Eigo ga hanasemasu ka? 英語が話せますか。
I don’t understand Japanese. Nihongo ga wakarimasen. 日本語が分かりません。
Um…(Used before you request something Ano… あの・・・
Could you write the kanji please? Kanji o kaite itadakemasenka? 漢字を書いていただけませんか？
Could you please take a picture? Shashin o totte itadakemasenka? 写真を撮っていただけませんか？
I’ll have ____ please. ＿＿＿o kudasai. ＿＿＿をください。
Please. Onegai shimasu. お願いします。
Thank you! Arigatou gozaimasu. ありがとうございます。
You’re welcome. Douitashimashite どういたしまして。
You’re welcome/no problem. Iie. いいえ。
Please wait a minute! Chotto matte kudasai! ちょっと待ってください！

More Adventures–More Pictures!!!

Published on May 25, 2010 in Overseas Learning experiences and South Korea / Japan trip. 0 Comments
Their trip to Seoul coincided with the celebration of Buddha’s birthday, so the city was beautifully decorated!

Bad news—Dr. Kwoun left her laptop cord in a hotel in Seoul so getting uploads of new pictures as they travel will be more difficult until that is rectified.  Good news—one of our students downloaded a lot of photos for me to use on the blog (thanks, Nijmeh!)   Therefore, new posts are going to be a bit more sporadic, but the older posts (like those of Jogmyo Royal Shrine and Changdeokgong Palace will have new photos added!)

On another note, the new pictures Dr. Kwoun sent yesterday were marked “Day 5″.  Somehow I lost an entire day of their travels and humbly apologize to all that are following the adventures of our students and faculty.

In any event, there are smiles all around.  I chatted online with one of our students late last night as they were waiting for the plane to go to Tokyo.  I was told the food in Korea was amazing, and everyone was so kind and helpful to our group.  Their  tour guide, Irene, was deemed “terrific” and Jarrod (one of our students) had made friends with a Korean man at the airport who had a guitar—they were trading the guitar back and forth showing each other new licks as our group waited to board the plane.

Following are some random pictures of their travels in South Korea.

Happy birthday, Buddha!

Is it me, or does it look like someone is trying to feed them toothpaste?

 

 

 

Check out their hotel in Seoul!  Students were warned this was NOT representative of accommodations elsewhere on their journey.  They enjoyed suites with kitchens and laundry facilities.  Not a bad way to travel!

Wow!

 

NEW PICTURES HAVE ARRIVED!!!

Our travelers visited Myongji University and met with Dr. Soo-Ji Kim, the program director of the Myongji music therapy program.

Graduate dean of Myongji University and Dr. Soo-Ji Kim, program director of the Myongji music therapy program

 

Students and faculty of music therapy programs at both Maryville University and Myongji University!

 And somehow, they managed to squeeze in a visit to a folk village.