As we inch closer and closer to the Fall solstice, it’s hard to believe this summer’s already over! I hope your summer was filled with hikes, bike rides, melty ice cream, and lots of memorable beach days. At RMTS, we definitely kept ourselves busy over these past few months! Here’s a little recap of what we’ve been up to!
June
We kicked off June with the PALS Karaoke night! PALS was started as a way for the RMTS team to recognize and celebrate the clients, stakeholders, families, and community members who help us do our jobs each day. The PALS Karaoke Night was full of singing, dancing, and wonderful memories with our RMTS community members!
This June also brought the Music Explorers Jr. Summer Program! This program, led by A.J. Gaudreau, MT-BC, was a week-long musical summer experience for ages 5-7. During this week, group members learned about new musical genres, wrote their own music, and went on a quest to find the golden ukulele!
July
July was jam-packed, as the RMTS team began Extended School Year (ESY) services in districts across the Metro West region! The Extended School Year is an opportunity for students receiving related services, (such as occupational therapy or physical therapy) to continue these services for eight weeks during the summer. ESY services are a fantastic way for our team to stay connected with the students in these districts, even as the summer rolls on!
In July, we also welcomed Sean FitzGerald, MT-BC, onto the RMTS team! A native of Nashua, NH, Sean has been a wonderful addition to the team! You may have seen him in and out of sessions as he observed other therapists, and we’re excited to see him grow within the organization. Welcome, Sean!
August
This August, RMTS participated in the TADpole 10 Event at the Boston Common! A.J. Gaudreau, Meredith Pizzi, and Michelle Dumas joined families in music-making on August 18th. The TADpole 10 program was created to promote healthy and educational activities during the summer while also enjoying the beautiful Boston Common space. To learn more about the TADpole 10 program, you can check out their website here.
Sprouting Melodies providers, Katie Bagley, A.J. Gaudreau, and Favor Chujor joined the co-creators of Sprouting Melodies, Meredith Pizzi and Elizabeth Schwartz, for a day in the recording studio! Together, they re-recorded several of the Sprouting Melodies videos used to help train music therapists around the world in early childhood music-making. Caregivers, if you’re interested in what Sprouting Melodies can provide for you and your little one, you can learn more about the classes here. Clinicians, if you’re looking to expand your early childhood toolbox, you can register for the Sprouting Melodies Training here!
In August, we also welcomed Cheyenna Eagle, MT-BC, to the team! Chey joins our team from Rochester, New York, where she practiced music therapy and also taught community music lessons. We’re so thankful to have Cheyenna join our organization and we’re excited to see her share her talents with us. Welcome, Cheyenna!
As we head into the fall, be on the lookout for more blog posts and updates from the RMTS team!