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Join Our 10th Anniversary Celebration!

On October 1, 2016, we will be celebrating our 10th year of making music in the community, and we want you to help us! Join us at Melrose's Memorial Hall from 11:30-2:00 for music, food, ...

A Musical Milestone!

A Musical Milestone: Celebrating 10 years of Music Making This summer marks the 10th year that Roman Music Therapy Services has been making music in the community -- a milestone we are excited to share ...

Veterans and the Power of Music

by: Laetitia Brundage, MT-BC A Time to Reflect As we come closer to Memorial Day, I often think about those incredibly brave individuals who have lost their lives in order to help protect our freedom ...

Music Therapy in Special Education

See music therapy in the schools in action! We are often asked about how music therapy in the schools works. Under IDEA, music therapy can be included in special education through various types of delivery ...

Magical Musical Moments: Seniors

By: Laura Micheli, MA, MT-BC  Music Touches People of All Ages In my work I am fortunate to encounter many “magical musical moments” with so many different people. I’d like to share one particular moment ...

Drum Circle+: Community Building in Action

Have you wondered what Drum Circle+ is all about? Drum Circle+ is a drum circle facilitated by a Board Certified Music Therapist from Roman Music Therapy Services. In one of our events, you will get ...

What families are saying about Sprouting Melodies…

An Investment in Quality Time As parents and caregivers, we are always looking for activities to do with our children that are fun and enriching! With all of the demands facing today's families, it can ...

Why We Love Repetition in Music

As music therapists,  we use music to help people with varying needs access their full potential and grow through the music. Some of the benefits of using music are that it is motivating and can help to ...

The Virtues of Music Therapy and Finding Funding

Horace Mann Educational Associates, HMEA, in Franklin, MA supports children and adults with developmental disabilities to over 110 communities within Massachusetts, providing innovative services in school, at home, at work and in the community. Music therapy ...

Holiday Music Making

Tis the season to be musical! At this year’s Home for the Holidays the music therapists from Roman Music Therapy Services joined the Melrose community in leading music before lighting the tree. This year BOARD ...