Harold & Joan Feinbloom Music Therapy Program

This program is supported in part by the the B. Thomas Golisano Foundation, and the Goldberg-Berbeco Foundation.

Music Therapy is a well-established and researched healthcare profession offering therapeutic music interventions that address the physical, emotional, cognitive, communication, and social needs of individuals of all ages. Music therapy improves the quality of life for persons who are well and meets the needs of children and adults with disabilities, disorders, illnesses, or learning differences. For over 30 years, the music therapy department has continued to impact the lives of our clients through the appeal and rhythms of music as a therapeutic tool. All therapists are board-certified, and many have additional training in neurologic music therapy and performance wellness. Music therapy interventions are designed to: promote wellness, relieve stress, alleviate pain, express feelings, enhance memory, develop academic skills, improve communication, promote physical rehabilitation, and improve social development.

 

Become an "Angels of Music." Changing lives in our community through the gift of music. The Angels of Music project is a way to ensure the quality of Hochstein’s music therapy program by providing the instruments needed by our music therapists to work with a diverse clientele. Simply choose an instrument you would like to purchase for the department from the catalogue. Your instrument purchase can be engraved with your name or the name of someone your would like to honor or remember. You can also make a general donation and our department will select a needed instrument.

 

Download a brochure for the Music Therapy Department or Internship Program. Please call (585) 454–4596 for more information about any
of the following programs:

Individual Sessions
Weekly, one–on–one sessions are scheduled and include initial assessment, individualized treatment plan, progress reports, and recommendations/referrals. Sessions are designed and tailored to the needs, goals, and interests of the individual student.

FEE:
$26*, 30 minute lesson
$37*, 45 minute lesson
$47*, 1 hour lesson

NEW! MUSIC LAB Call (585) 454-4596 in August to request a brochure of computer-based offerings and the September dates of complimentary Intro Classes.

Group Sessions
Weekly or bi–weekly 60–minute sessions conducted at Hochstein or offsite at group homes, nursing homes, day rehabilitation centers, schools, senior centers, and many other sites throughout the Greater Rochester Area. Group sessions are created to address the needs, goals, and interests of the participants.

Wellness through Music Sessions
Individual session or group classes are scheduled at Hochstein to help participants use music effectively in their daily lives to reduce pain, stress, anxiety, fatigue, or depression while learning to heal the body, mind, and spirit.

Individual Assessments
Music therapy assessments and evaluation reports are available for non–enrolled individuals requiring or requesting a formal music therapy evaluation. Please contact the Music Therapy Department for information regarding schedules and fees.

Workshops and In-services
Workshops for wellness include presentations that deal with pain management, stress reduction, or relaxation techniques through active music making or music listening. Drum circle workshops promote community and wellness, and are great for business meetings and conferences.

In-services can be scheduled to learn more about music therapy and how services can directly impact your program, school, or business.

Senior Citizen Choruses
Hochstein's choral directors are trained to develop or renew a chorus program in local senior centers through weekly 60–minute rehearsals. Performance opportunities are available throughout the year.

Senior Citizen Handbell Choirs
Develop or reinvigorate a Seniors Handbell Choir! Weekly 60-minute rehearsals prepare for a variety of performance opportunities. Hochstein can provide a Director as well as a two-octave set of handbells for interested local senior centers.

Creative Movement and Exercise
Group sessions offer opportunities for students with special needs to dance and move in a fun and creative environment that nurtures their developing skills in balance, coordination, orientation, fluidity, endurance, strength, and range of motion while providing exercises to improve fitness and overall health.

Therapeutic Arts Program  
recommended for ages 21-30
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 am-2:30 pm
Through the power of the creative art therapies this unique program supports the continued development, skill training, community involvement, economic development, and enrichment of young adults with special needs within a safe, nurturing, and goal-oriented environment. Weekly programming is provided on a group basis and includes music therapy, creative art, creative dance, social skills group, chorus, instrument group, vocational/academic skills training, and an exercise and wellness class. Community connections involve offsite performances, volunteer job placements within the downtown area, and collaborations with guest artists and other community-based programs. Individual adaptive music lessons provide opportunities for music skill development on instruments that interest the student. T.A.P. Brochure  D & C Article  Video of Program

Spotlight Theater
Wade Richards, LCAT, MT-BC, NMT, Director
age 12-adult
1st & 2nd Tuesdays of each month beginning October 5, 6:00-7:00 pm
A new group performance opportunity for individuals with special needs who like to sing, act, dance, or play an instrument! Rehearsals include drama improvisations, group singing, drum circles, and creative movement. Students will also be working toward the production of an original musical. For students enrolled in individual instruction at Hochstein, tuition is waived. NOTE: Spotlight Theater meets in Celebration Hall at Hochstein's expansion site at the Downtown Presbyterian Church, 121 North Fitzhugh Street.
FEE: $8 registration fee; $198* tuition; free if enrolled in individual lessons at Hochstein.

To schedule a group session, workshop/inservice, Choruses or Choirs, or for more information about any of our music therapy services or programs, please contact: Wade M. Richards, LCAT, MT–BC, NMT, Chair and Internship Director, at 454–4596 Ex. 28.

*TUITION ASSISTANCE Students requiring tuition assistance in order to enroll in any program at Hochstein may do so through the Dean’s Office. For children enrolled in individual lessons, reduced fees may apply if household income is less than $40,000. For children enrolling in classes only and for adults enrolling in individual lessons, reduced fees may apply if household income is less than $25,000. Verification of household income and completion of a tuition assistance application is due prior to registration.