The happy list

The happy list

August 8, 2016 | No Comments

When EmmaMarie and I visited RespiteCare last week her goal was to goal was to learn what made the kids there happy. She’s in the process of writing an original piece – “My Happy Song” just for these kids. See more about that visit here. EmmaMarie emailed the list that she created that day. It’s broken down by the groups of kids – the pebbles, rocks and boulders. Remembering that these kids have special needs, they were great at expressing themselves and knowing what makes them happy. This list could’ve come from any one, regardless of age or condition. Well except for
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EmmaMarie inspired by RespiteCare Kiddos

EmmaMarie inspired by RespiteCare Kiddos

August 3, 2016 | No Comments

Performing artist Emma Marie, her sister Mia, mom – Cindy and I visited Respite Care in Fort Collins Colorado yesterday to build energy and inspiration for EmmaMarie’s new composition “Happy” which will be premiered later this month. Respite Care cares for kids that require 7×24 one on one care.  The children (who are referred to as the ‘kiddos’) have a variety of conditions. We are reminded – “They are kids first”! There’s no discussion of any childs ailment. We’re simply invited to go in and play with the children. There are three groups – based on age – the pebbles, the littlest ones, the stones –
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Chase the Music web re-launch

Chase the Music web re-launch

July 12, 2016 | No Comments

We’re re-launching, to help you better experience Chase the Music, and to help us keep it current. The old structure was prohibitively difficult to add new content to. As we were constantly producing new pieces for really special kids, this was horrible! We couldn’t put new things on, without getting ourselves further stuck. It was a big decision, and we’re working hard to get everything re-ported, and then catching up with all of the extraordinary performances that we’ve done. You’ll be able to better experience and engage with Chase the Music. Experience: Listen, watch, read.  Experience the pieces and the stories
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