Music is a powerful tool which can be used to improve the quality of life. These classes aim to:
1. Establish, maintain, and build friendships/relationships, and social skills
2. Encourage teamwork through group rhythm and voice
3. Build confidence
4. Increase body awareness and overall awareness of surroundings
5. Increase learning of fundamental music concepts;
6. Tap into short-term and long-term memory through conversations and songs
7. Decrease behaviors as well as performance anxiety
8. Improve mental well-being and overall quality of life
Activities may include silly vocal warm-up techniques, call and response songs, seasonal songs, body and instrument percussion, and sign language through song.