Enriching lives through participation in music
In addition to music therapy caseloads, our therapists facilitate recreational music making opportunities for people of all abilities.One such program is SoundReach Choir, which was one of the very first initiatives of West Music’s first music therapist! Started in 1994, SoundReach is a choir for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities....
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On May 19, 2022, the TeenReach Choir presented their first concert since before the COVID-19 shutdown. This was a celebratory time for the participants to share the music they have been working on and spread hope as we look toward the future. The choir members shared songs that make...
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SoundReach Choir is a performance ensemble for adults with a variety of disabilities that has formed 4 groups around the state of Iowa since 1994. All SoundReach Choirs were put on hold in the spring of 2020, and many of the regular singers have been getting together virtually since then...
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Members of ParkinSingers currently connect virtually over Zoom. The past year has brought its share of challenges for everyone, and the ParkinSingers choir in Cedar Rapids is no exception. Yet, despite the adversity, this group of individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their loved ones has continued to find community through music-making. ParkinSingers began several...
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