November 2019 News

We focus on health & wellness through the arts. Thanks for allowing us to provide music therapy treatment, music instruction and continuing education throughout the Greater Charlotte Area. New clients and students are welcomed at our S. Charlotte Location and select hours in Rock Hill, SC. Complete an Inquiry Form online for more information or call 803-206-2044 to discuss service options.

 

Here at Piedmont Music Therapy, LLC we would like to say...

 

This week, PMT Staff is providing mobile, treatment services to ten locations around Greater Charlotte. Garden pictured above is from Charlotte Rescue Mission Dove's Nest Campus.

Let us know if you have an agency, facility, program or school in mind that may be interested in partnering to include music therapy services with one of our clinical staff members. 

 
Current PMT Partners...
 

PMT will offer a training with Jessica Donley, MMT, MT-BC instructing professionals and students/interns on "Collaborating and Seeking Grants with Non-Profit Organizations." Registration is available online as well as Course Promo Flier and Full Course Description that was approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists, #P-175. 

 
Registration Info for CMTE...
 

The annual fall recital with student musicians on a variety of instruments is approaching. Thanks to all of the families that are supporting their children learning to play musical instruments! Reminder to studio families to complete the Recital Prep Slips distributed by instructors and arrive by 1:35pm on 11/17/19. Per tradition, all of the teachers will conclude the recital with an instrumental piece. DVD recordings of student performances will be available for purchase.

 
Music Instruction & Enrichment -->
 

The initial series of music therapy groups for children and adults concludes next week - these are sponsored by Greenwich Biosciences. Children's final class will be this Monday, 5:00 - 5:50pm - November 11. The Adults will conclude meeting on Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:20pm - November 13. Teenagers will begin meeting weekly on Monday evenings, Nov. 12 - December 23. 

Contact Pat Gibson 1-800-642-0500 with the Epilepsy Alliance of North Carolina to learn more about group registration.

 
Epilepsy Alliance of NC...

We invite you and your friend to join the monthly, free choir that we are hosting in Rock Hill, SC.

Singing For All: Community Choir will meet on Tuesdays, November 19 and December 3 from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Prior choral experience or ability to read music are not necessary. All voices are welcome. Vocal warm-ups will be led by PMT Staff as well as songs to share by singing.

Help spread the news about this unique offering to promote wellness and a chance to meet fellow neighbors and connect through song. RSVP and directions are available online. Plus, the space is conveniently located on the @MyRideRockHill Detour Bus Route!

Three dates remain for the Music & Memories Support Group hosted at PMT's Clinic in South Charlotte: November 9, December 7 & 14. This offering is geared towards older adults -  attendees will take a musical trip down memory lane through listening to live music, creating music with provided instruments or personal instruments brought by folks attending. Evidence shows that a life-review group can be uplifting for your emotions, in addition to the health benefits of the arts. Cost for an individual is $20/group and partners attending together $25/group. Online registration is available:

 
Music & Memories Support Group Registration...
Music Therapy Groups Return in February 2020

 

We've received ongoing interest in groups for children and young adults and hope to provide more options for scheduling in February 2020. Stay tuned for information on those music therapy groups that will open for enrollment next month. There will be a larger period of registration to ensure that at least 3 clients are enrolled in a group.

Did you view the Day In The Life Series that Miriam Tart, MT-BC shared via Instagram's Insta-Stories last week? 

 

Let us know what other questions you have. Your support on social media is tremendous - thanks for promoting our work.

Get Our Latest Updates
Subscribe

11/23/19 Virtual Panel

The American Music Therapy Association, a professional organization that represents many board certified music therapists will host its annual conference in Minneapolis, MN later this month. PMT's Director, Gretchen Benner will be assisting to moderate a Live Q&A on Facebook with Experts in the field of music therapy on Saturday, November 23 from 11:00 - 11:45am EST during AMTA Conference. This is a great opportunity for individuals to learn more about discerning studies in music therapy. More information is available online.

Photos of music therapists on staff at Piedmont Music Therapy (left to right):

Miriam Tart, MT-BC, Ashley Tisdale, MT-BC,

Melissa Reinhardt, MSEd, MT-BC, Rose O'Toole, MT-BC and Founder,

Gretchen C. Benner, LMSW, MT-BC

220 Westinghouse Blvd, Ste 402, Charlotte, NC 28237
803-206-2044

Share on social

Share on Facebook

Our website