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Aug 27
Aaron Shore Concert! Sept 2, 2021
For Paul Simon lovers, Aaron Shorr will be presenting a free concert next week at the Lyric. Aaron has been playing at St. Boniface Hospital and CancerCare MB with Artists in Healthcare for well over a decade. I’ve been hard at work restarting a project that is near and dear to my heart. I fell …
Aug 24
Three more Concert Series Videos
Jocelyn Gould, Raine Hamilton and Ambasel bring you music to enjoy at home.
Aug 14
More stories from George
I don’t think that words alone can express the impact of these music programs, but I will try my best! This has been a particularly sombre year. Covid restrictions have prevented us from doing group programs and for months residents have been practically confined to their rooms. Though our staff continues to do amazing work, …
Jul 20
July 2021 George Bajer-Koulack
It has been an amazing opportunity to do regular music programs for such an extended period of time. I’ve really been able to develop some great relationships with residents. There’s quite a group of music enthusiasts now. Some of the staff tell me certain residents are so excited for my programs that they show up …
Jul 12
Daria and Ivanka Watkin MEDLEY Concert Series
The Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, Safe at Home Manitoba and Artists in Healthcare are proud to bring you another fabulous concert!
May 24
Art at the Bedside
The purpose of the Art at the Bedside program is to introduce ideas and materials that invite patients to engage in a creative process of self-expression offering a pleasant diversion during their hospital stay, while enjoying the company of interested and committed volunteers. This project was made possible by a grant from the Winnipeg Foundation …
May 24
Service Canada Summer Jobs
Here are the musicians involved with the 2021 year: Luciano Armenti Ashley Au Kyle Cobb Ann Germani Lois Gillespie Ryan Guth Linda Hiebert Grace Hrabi Brian James Dan Keding George Bajer-Koulack Nic Lawrenz Naomi Leadbeater Lynn and Peter McClure Gabriela Ocejo Jesse Popeski Jess Reimer Sam Singer Aaron Shorr Davide Verelli Willie Wiebe Anne-Marie Williot
May 12
Madeline Hildebrand | MEDLEY concert series
Please enjoy this concert brought to you by AIHM, the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra! PERFORMER Madeline Hildebrand http://www.madelinehildebrand.com/ PROGRAM 1. Vítêzslava Kaprálová (1915-1940) April Preludes Allegro ma non troppo Andante Andante semplice 2. Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) Preludes Op. 28, no. 15 “Raindrop” Prelude 3. Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Etude-tableau Op. 33, no. 7 Etude-tableau Op. 39, …
May 10
Doctors use Music to help patients cope
From the NY Times The Healing Power of Music Music therapy is increasingly used to help patients cope with stress and promote healing. By Richard Schiffman. April 8, 2021 “Focus on the sound of the instrument,” Andrew Rossetti, a licensed music therapist and researcher said as he strummed hypnotic chords on a Spanish-style classical guitar. “Close …
Apr 07
3 ways music is beneficial to your health
Mar 15, 2021 – McMaster University – “Given the deep connection that most of us have with music, it should come as no surprise that researchers around the world continue to investigate music’s therapeutic benefits. Besides being enjoyable to listen to, music can help to improve walking speed, reduce anxiety around hospital stays, and improve overall …
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