Joy of Music in Maturity

The Joy of Music in Maturity By Joan Shaw 489 pages Ideas for creative programming for senior citizens. Monthly themes are coordinated with songs, visual aids, announcements, associations, staff involvement, volunteer participation, and community awareness. Contents Part One: Purpose and Preparation Chapter One , Introduction , Purpose , Rationale and Goals , Rationale for Monthly Programming , Music Therapy Works , Joy of Organization , Expanding Your Staff , Publicizing Your Theme , Cost and Equipment , Size of the Group Session Chapter Two , Format of the Program , Extensions of the Program Part Two: Monthly Programs January Theme - Cruising Through January February Theme - It's a Love-ly Month March Theme - It's a Colorful World April Theme - It's a Sense-Sational Month May Theme - Welcome Sweet Springtime June Theme - Celebrations July Theme - America, the Beautiful August Theme - In the Good Old Summer Time Sptember Theme - Old Fashioned Favorites October Theme - Health is Contagious November Theme - A Month of Praise December Theme - Holiday Happiness Part Three: Index General Index Song Title Index Part Four: Resources Music Refenece List Book Reference List Recommended Resources