Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music announces Wellness Through Music

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music, in partnership with the Room 217 Foundation, is pleased to announce Music Care Training October 22nd and 23rd 2018. This marks the launch of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music’s Wellness Through Music.

Room 217 is a music-based health arts organization and social enterprise that provides an innovative approach to health and well-being called music care. Music care enhances quality of life and improves the care experience. Since 2005, Room 217’s team of music educators, music therapists, music and health researchers, community musicians and artists, has been helping enhance the quality of life for thousands of people. www.room217.ca

The VSO’s School of Music is driven by its mission enrich lives through the joy of learning, playing and performing the world’s great music; to make these experiences accessible to all, regardless of age ability, playing level or economic circumstances; and to nurture creative and engaged members of society through achievement in musical arts. The only music school founded and managed by a major symphony orchestra, the VSO School of Music opened in 2011 as a cultural amenity site for the City of Vancouver. The VSO and the SoM are driven by a central vision and active collaboration with the professional musicians and resources of the VSO remains one of the greatest unique value propositions for students of the school. www.vsoschoolofmusic.ca

NEW: Wellness Through Music

• Music Care Training October 22 – 23, 2018

• Pre-Natal Music & Relaxation February 20, 27, March 6, 13 2019

• Parent & Baby Musical Yoga January 7 – March 17, 2019

• Alexander Technique ongoing

• Yoga to Live Classical Music January 7 – March 17, 2019

Coming Soon:

• For the Love of Music Private & Group Lessons in Senior Residences

(with specific focus on those living with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Dementia

• Play it Again Ages 55+.

For further information on the Wellness through Music program, contact Angela Elster, Vice President, VSO School of Music and Community Programs