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July 17, 2006
Drumming to a Different Beat
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Article from Tribune Review, July, 17th, 2006
Music Therapy, in recent years, has been one of those majors that is up and coming. Individuals are no longer looking at assistant professor of music therapy, Laurie Jones, like she has 10 heads when she tells them what she does. Seton Hill’s Music Therapy Program is drawing interest from all over.
Recently, a ‘drum circle’ was held at an Excela Health participant, Latrobe Hospital. Other Excela hospitals in the region are Westmoreland and Frick. At this event, ‘students’ were instructed to ‘feel the pulse’ and they were literally beating away their stress!
This program is even more amazing when you look at the numbers. In just 3 years of being a part of SHU, the Music Therapy program has 18 students! For more information about Seton Hill’s Music Therapy Program, Click HERE.
Posted by AshleyHoffman at July 17, 2006 3:49 PM
Comments
I know this sounds silly but it really works!! I participated in one of Laurie's drum circles with several counselors from Puerto Rico. Although I was a bit intimidated when the Puerto Rican counselors just picked up an instrument and let their rhythm flow, I also began to find my own rhythm. It was absolutely amazing to hear how our beats all came together and, in a sense we became one. I actually forgot about everything else going on in the world and I just felt my rhythm flow. Laurie also had us close our eyes while she sang "Over The Rainbow" in the most amazing voice. This, too, allowed our thoughts and stress to latch on to her words and flow right out of our bodies. Again, it was just an awesome experience. This is definitely a growing field and I personally can see why!
Comment by: Billie Rood at July 18, 2006 9:54 AM
I agree Billie. I participated in my first MT session with Laurie several years ago when we first introduced the major. I loved it, and was equally surprised by both the profession and Laurie's incredible and moving voice.
Music does truly inspire, move, and heal us in an infinite number of ways. I wonder if any students out there would be intersted in participating in a session?
Comment by: Kim McCarty at July 20, 2006 12:24 PM