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	Music Therapy is the use of music to accomplish therapeutic aims: the restoration, improvement and maintenance of mental, emotional and physical health. Music therapy offers a non-verbal means of communicating, an opportunity for self-expression and an environment which offers a chance for success by increasing social, cognitive, motor and emotional skills. Variety FAR students participate in performances, recitals and musical competitions that enhance their musical experience and motivate their development. Music therapy is offered as either a group or a private activity.
Private Music Therapy or Adaptive Music Lessons Music Therapy is the use of music and musical experiences to attain goals in a variety of areas including communication, academic, cognitive, emotional, motor and social skills. Goals are set according to the student’s individual needs in conjunction with parental input. Adaptive Music lessons incorporate therapeutic as well as musical or performance goals.  Emphasis is on both “process” and “product.” Therapy and lessons can be for voice or an instrument, including piano, guitar, flute, violin, woodwind instruments, drums, autoharp, recorder, etc. Private therapy and lessons can be scheduled Monday through Saturday. Please call the FAR office to set up a day and time. Group Activities Group music activities give students an opportunity to develop social, motor and communication skills while building self-esteem. Sessions are held once a week for 45 minutes.  Groups will vary according to age and ability. WE WILL FORM A GROUP UPON REQUEST IF WE HAVE THREE OR MORE STUDENTS.  Chimes Choir--Students will learn new songs through the use of tone chimes, percussion instruments, sign language and movement.  Students with any special need or ability level are welcomed.  Tuesday: 6:30 - 7:30 PM. FAR Band--An advanced activity--band members are selected from students attending FAR who have been recommended by their individual therapist(s).   Junior Band: Monday: 6:30-7:30 PM.                                         Senior Band: Wednesday: 6:30--7:30 PM. Singing, Signing and Percussion--Students will participate in a variety of musical experiences in order to enhance communication and social skills. Tuesday: 5:30-6:15 PM. OTHER OFFERINGS Recording Sessions For those students who have participated in our music programs who may be ready to learn the production aspect of music, we offer the ability to create an audio recording of students’ accomplishments as well as the ability to record a therapist’s accompaniment so that the student can practice a vocal or instrumental solo at home. Please call the Variety FAR office to schedule a day and time.  Song Writing A creative class for up-and-coming “American Idols.”  Students will work together to write songs and raps for their own musical album.  This class provides a great opportunity to increase social and communication skills.  Offered as a group or private activity. Call the FAR office for date and time.