Schedule of 2024 Conference

Virtual Sessions:

All morning sessions

Workshop 1 - Collaborative Songwriting with People and Dementia with Taylor Kurta

Workshop 2 - Songs of Hope, Music and Palliative Care with Bev Foster

Music , Our Friend Through Life with Jackie Richardson

undefinedTitle & Presenter
8:00-9:00 amRegistration
Gathering 1
9:00-10:00 Music Care Cameo - David Leask - Singer/Songwriter
Welcome - Dawn Ellis-Mobbs
Singing and Music for Wellness - Enhancing an Environment of Safety and Connection - Emily Foulkes
Music Care Cameo - Concerts in Care
10:30-11:00 Refreshments/Exhibits/Music Store
11:00-12:00 Music Care Cameo - Inshallah Community Choir
Music and Neuroscience: Clinical Applications in Neurorehabilitation - Brian Harris
12:00-1:00 pmLunch/Exhibits
12:30-1:00Lunch & Learn
Exploring the CERTIFY journey with Acclaim Health
Exploring the CERTIFY journey with Twin Lakes Secondary School
Workshop 1
1:00-2:00Collaborative Songwriting with People with Dementia - Taylor Kurta
Using Ukuleles in Care - Chelsea Mackinnon
Live Music is the Universal Language of Memory, Joy, Relief and Connection for Staff and Seniors - Deb Chandler
From Spirituals to Gospel Music, Enjoying the Journey - Karen Burke
Research Track - Hosted by Dr. Lee Willingham
2:00-2:10Break
Workshop 2
2:10-3:10Using Songs to Express Hope in Care - Bev Foster
Using Music Care as a Direct Services Worker - Jane MacKay
From Spirituals to Gospel Music, Enjoying the Journey - Karen Burke
Making Connections Through Community Music - Gerard Yun
Research Track - Hosted by Dr. Lee Willingham
3:10-3:40Break/Exhibits
3:40-4:20Music, Our Friend Through Life - Jackie Richardson
4:30Closing