Music Therapy Showcase at Giant Steps, Part II
“The best part about being a Music Therapist is simply just how happy music makes my students!”
Ms. Lily Paterno, MT-BC, Secondary Music Therapist
“Ants Go Marching” – Paddle drums, skills addressed: auditory perception (ex., receptive, listening, following directions), switching, sustaining
“When the Saints Go Marching In” – Variety of instruments, skills addressed: switching, following visual schedule
“This Old Man” – Variety of instruments, skills addressed: initiation, sustaining, bilateral coordination
“If You’re Happy and You Know It” – skills addressed: selective attention
“Hey Oh!” Drum Circle – Tubanos, skills addressed: auditory perception, switching
“Drum Circle” – Tubanos, skills addressed: communication, social awareness, turn-taking
“The Lion Sleeps Tonight” – Xylophone and guitar, skills addressed: divided attention
“I’m a Believer” – Piano, skills addressed: bilateral coordination
“Thomas the Train Runaway Theme” – Piano, skills addressed: executive functioning
Bringing the showcase to a close, was a ‘surprise’ solo performer to leave the audience feeling energized!
Checkout the video below to watch the Music Therapy Showcase at Giant Steps, Part II.