2009-2010 Special Events
Wellness Fair
Saturday February 27th 10am to 4pm in Stoddard and Davis Halls (both handicap accessible) on the campus of Andover Newton Theological School, 210 Herrick Road, Newton Center MA 02459. Within walking distance of Newton Center T stop. Directions to Andover Newton and a campus map can be found here.
The Newton Symphony Orchestra presents a special weekend of events focused on the knowledge that music has the power to transform lives—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The Healing Power of Music ~ The Mind/Body/Spirit Connection is a two-day program for all ages—music-lovers of all genres and those who seek to learn more about the many ways that music has been used for centuries and across cultures to promote healing, respite, and personal fulfillment.
The Day-long Wellness Fair on Saturday, February 27th, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. includes presentations and lectures by a wide range of noted experts in the field, speaking on topics ranging from music therapy to stress management to research on the positive effects of music for the elderly. An exhibit hall will include displays and educational materials from health and wellness organizations throughout the greater Boston area, and chamber music interludes will be interspersed throughout the day.
Tickets for the Wellness Fair are $20 per person which includes admission to all lectures and presentations, entry to the exhibit hall, and chamber music throughout the day. NSO subscriber tickets for the Wellness Fair are $5. For an additional $10 per person, fair attendees will also receive a ticket to the Sunday afternoon concert (an average $30 value). Tickets for the concert only are available for $27 - $32 with a $5 discount for seniors and students, and $10 for children under 14.
Speakers (as of 2/4/10) Check back soon for specific times for speakers
Brandon Ally, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine
Director of Neuropsychology Research, Center for Translational Cognitive Neuroscience
Topic: “Current Research on Music and the Aging and Alzheimer's Brain”
Jane Aransky
Owner, La Residencia Spa, Newton Highlands
Topic: “Spa Treatments Including Music and Massage”
Lorrie Kubicek, MT-BC
Board-certified music therapist. Massachusetts General Hospital HOPES Program
Topic: “The Therapeutic Uses of Music with Cancer and Pediatric Patients”
Jessica Locke, BFA in string bass and piano, MA in voice
Composer and Founder, Jessica Locke Firefighters Fund
Topic: “An Amazing Story of Music: The Fire Department of New York City post 9/11, and the Alexander Technique”
Martin Lowenthal
Psychotherapist, meditation teacher, student of Tibetan Buddhism
Topic: “The Silence in Music”
Cheryl Melody, B.M.Ed., MA
Intuitive Sound Healer, Peace Troubadour, Music Educator, Performing/Recording Artist
Topic: “BE Your Note!”
Christine Routier, MA, MT-BC, LMHC
Adjunct Faculty/Guest Lecturer, Lesley University, Salem State College, Endicott College
Topic: “What is Music Therapy?”
Paul Wiggin, MA
Music Serving Elders
Topic: "My life as a Wondering Minstrel!"
Workshops (as of 2/4/10) Check back soon for specific times for workshops
Acupuncture
Alexander Technique
Dalcroze
Feldenkrais Method
Reiki
Mark Rosen, Sound Healing
Exhibitors (as of 2/4/10) Exhibit Hall Open from 10-4
Alzheimer's Association
ARTZ: Artists for Alzheimers
Circle of Caring at Hospice of the Good Shepherd
Lesley University
Longy School of Music Mind/Body Dept.
Cheryl Melody
MGH HOPES Program
MUSE (Music Serving Elders)
New England Region Music Therapy Assoc.
Newton-Wellesley Hospital Wellness Center
Peri Ozker: Acupuncture/yoga practitioner
Chamber Music at the Newton Free Library
The Newton Symphony Chamber Players will present two free concerts at the Newton Free Library:
Tuesday February 16th at 7pm
Tuesday April 20th at 7pm
