Music News - Music Therapy Week 2017: Finding Your Voice
21 June 2017 - 0 Comments
Music Therapy New Zealand is shining a light on the life-changing impact of music therapy during our second annual Music Therapy Week, running from 1-9 July. As well as celebrating the work of our therapists around the country, we invite people to consider music therapy as a career.
Music Therapy New Zealand Chair Linda Webb MNZM says the
organisation wants to raise the profile of the many ways music therapy can help
people with a range of activities planned during the week to celebrate the
theme ‘Finding Your Voice’. “The theme ‘Finding Your Voice’ is both literal and
figurative,” Webb says.
“We work with some clients to help them regain the use of their voice,
particularly when it has been affected by a neurological condition such as
aphasia, Parkinson’s Disease or dementia. We also work with clients with speech
and expressive language development delays to help them express themselves and
communicate through music.
“The voice is a powerful instrument that enables music therapists to make
strong connections with both individuals and communities."
With a Master’s Degree programme based out of New Zealand School of Music at
Victoria University, music therapy is a growing industry, with 73 registered
therapists working with a huge range of clients from dementia patients to young
children with learning difficulties. Music is used as part of a therapeutic
toolkit to assist with the healing and personal growth of people of all ages
and abilities with identified emotional, intellectual, physical or social
needs.
Registered music therapists often work as members of a clinical team, including
at early intervention centres, hospitals, schools, prisons and rest homes, in
addition to private practice and working in homes.
Following Music Therapy Week, a symposium will be held in Wellington on 12
& 13 August, for people interested in learning about music therapy as a
career, members of the health community and family members who may be
interested in learning more about music therapy.
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