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About me:: I am in between jobs and have been volunteering at Mary Health of the Sick nursing home. Just last week I told two friends that I had a dream of expanding the music offered there. I said, " We need a Peace Corps of musicians who would go into nursing homes." So, while browsing through available jobs on Insight tonight I found your link. WOW! Is there any possibility of part-time work or a funded grant.
I have and Ed.D., am a Marriage, Family Therapist and have extensive experience in Middle and High School teaching and school counseling. My minor is in music and that has always been my love. I was a music director in a Catholic parish for 25 years ( adult choir, bell choir, children's choir, etc.)

What does music mean to you?: music is my lifeline and a deep part of my spirituality

Why is the music-based service movement important to you?: Strong coincidence that last week I had the idea of a "Peace Corps" of musicians who would take music to nursing homes - or community gatherings for the elderly to bring joy and lift depression and reach those with dementia.

Where I serve:: either Mary Health of the Sick skilled nursing facility in Newbury Park or possibly in the San Francisco area if I relocate. I truly resonated with the work of Megan Hughes. I also have already sung a couple of times at the bedsides of the dying. I have a strong background in Gregorian chant as well as classical music.

My service mission:: My vision is to have a grant or funding of some sort to bring music into nursing homes. I already have begun at Mary Health of the Sick in Newbury Park. I direct the Sisters who run the skilled nursing facility for the Sunday liturgies and play the piano and sing twice a week. My hope is to increase the number of participants, not just listeners. I now have three who sing along or attempt to use the dining tables for percussion. With some small percussion instruments, I just know we could bring more smiles into the dining halls.

At 6:00pm on July 15, 2010, Britt Borcherdt said…: Hi Regina! I'd love to hear about some of the activities that you think are effectively engaging for this population...

At 5:17pm on July 9, 2010, Chris Howarth said…: Sounds like you're doing some great work!

At 10:25am on July 8, 2010, Cntr. for Music National Service said…: Hi Regina!

Welcome to the movement! Please visit us often to share your stories through our community blog, upload your music, photos and videos for others to experience, and find resources from the field of music, education and service. We hope you find many ways here to connect to others who strive to reach, teach, and heal through the power of music.

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