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  • Vocal Ensemble for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum and Their Families

    Posted Friday January 22 2016 at 06:22 am in Cultural Inclusion

    Chorus Singers

    The Boston Conservatory is introducing the Inner Harmony Chorus, a new vocal ensemble for individuals on the autism spectrum and their family and friends.  Conducted by a team of graduate students from The Boston Conservatory's Music Education program, the chorus welcomes singers of all ages to participate.

  • Rehearsals take place Saturday afternoons for 75 minutes, beginning January 30, 2016
  • 10 rehearsals per semester
  • No auditions are necessary - all are welcome!
  • Any age individual can participate
  • Each semester concludes with a performance
  • The Boston Conservatory, 132 Ipswich Street, Room 106, Boston
  • Tuition: $150 adult, $75 children (per semester)
  • Scholarships are available for families who qualify
  • Learn more at bostonconservatory.edu/autism-chorus or contact:
    Rhoda Bernard, Ed.D.
    Director of Professional Education and Enrichment
    rbernard@bostonconservatory.edu
    617-912-9104



    Free VSA Webinars!

    Posted Wednesday January 20 2016 at 06:17 am in Education

    Webinar

    Lots of free webinars have been scheduled by the Office of VSA & Accessibility, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.  All are welcome.

    Dance Across Cultural Paradigms with Bhangra—a Folk Dance from India
    Tuesday, January 26, 2016 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Presenter: Mala Desai
    More info and registration

    Creative Control: Arts, Self-Determination, and Student-led IEPs
    Tuesday, February 9, 2016 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Presenters: Susan Oetgen, Naté Dearden, Mo Thomas, Eliza Derick
    More info and registration

    Poetry in Motion: A Poetry Dance Play for the Middle School Special Education Classroom
    Tuesday, March 8, 2016 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
    Presenters: Jenny Seham, PhD, Nawal Muradwij
    More info and registration

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    Boston Children's Museum Presents ASL-Interpreted Wingmasters

    Posted Wednesday January 13 2016 at 9:55 pm in Cultural Inclusion

    Red-Tailed Hawk

    Hawks and owls are amazing birds but aren't often seen.  This presentation will teach you about these winged hunters while you have a chance to take a really close look.

    Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 2:30pm and 3:30pm
    Free with paid Museum admission.
    For the safety of both humans and animals, this show is recommended for kids 6 and up.
    Tickets are limited and available at the Information Desk on a first come-first served basis.

    For more information visit Boston Children's Museum website or contact:
    Saki Iwamoto, Health and Wellness Educator
    Iwamoto@BostonChildrensMuseum.org
    617-986-3697