In This Issue:
- Music Therapy Programs in 2004-2005
- Awards & Presentations
- Recap of 2004 Benefit Events / What's Coming Up
- Education
- The Institute
- Supporters of The Rebecca Center
- About Us

Music Therapy Programs In 2004-2005

Because of the ongoing demand for our effective programs, our waiting list continues to grow. In order to try and meet this need, we have created additional outreach programs at the following facilities:

• Child Centered Music Therapy: The Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center (JCC), East Hills. Contact Person: Margaret Fraser 516-484-7354 ext. 178

• Music Therapy for the Elderly: The JCC, East Hills. Contact Person: Connie Wasserman 516-484-7354 ext.

• Music for Living (HIV/AIDS): Rivington House, New York, N.Y. Contact Person: Vincent Bonadies 212-212-539-6366

• Music for Living (HIV/AIDS): Housing Works, New York, N.Y. Contact Person: Susan Miles 212-645-8111 ext.104

Awards & Presentations

• In May 2004, Rebecca Center's founding executive director John Carpente was awarded the "Outstanding Contributions to the Discipline in the Field of Music Therapy award by The Boyer College of Music at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Our congratulations go out to John!

• At this years Mid-Atlantic Regional Music Therapy Conference held in March 2004, three of our own Rebecca Center staff, John Carpente, Evelyn Selesky, and Suzanne Sorel each lectured and presided throughout the 4 day conference.

• In September 2004, John Carpente conducted a 2-day workshop at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, GA.

• In October 2004 the Rebecca Center's own John Carpente was featured on NBC's Wednesday's Child, helping to adopt a special needs boy named Daniel. NBC featured John in a music therapy session with Daniel.

Recap of 2004 Benefit Events

FEBRUARY: Wine Tasting -

The Kellenburg Reception Room at Molloy College was the site of a wine tasting to benefit The Rebecca Center. Award-winning wines directly from Long Island's own nationally acclaimed Martha Clara Vineyard were featured, along with the swinging sounds of jazz guitarist Kevin Allen, and delicious food provided by GROOVALICIOUS Entertainment Services.

JULY: "Cocktails for a Cause" -

Rebecca Center hosted a sultry summer benefit happy hour at the fabulous Session 73 music and tapas lounge, located on Manhattan's Upper East Side.

Upcoming Benefit Events

NOVEMBER: Annual Appeal -

The Rebecca Center is gearing up for its next Annual Appeal, an essential part of our fundraising efforts. Your gift of $25, $50, $100, $500 or even more will help ensure that The Rebecca Center will continue to provide services to those whom we currently serve and perhaps shorten a growing waiting list of parents that want the best for their child. Information on how to participate in our Annual Appeal will be distributed shortly.

Help Support Rebecca

If you are unable to attend our events, and would like to make a tax deductible donation please visit www.networkforgood.org for online donations, or send a check payable to The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., P.O. Box 5002, Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11571-5002, Attn: John Carpente. The Rebecca Center is a nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax deductible.

EARLY 2005: Casino Night! -

Stay tuned for more information on this exciting event!

Education

In June and July 2004, The Rebecca Center hosted its first continuing education courses: An Introduction to Vocal Improvisation in Music Psychotherapy by Dr. Diane Austin, and An Introduction to Clinical Improvisation by Suzanne Nowikas Sorel MA, MT-BC, NRMT. Each course was well attended and received incredible feedback. Participants included music therapy professionals, music therapy students, and social workers from New York, Long Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and even Denmark!

Upcoming Courses:

2004

AN INTRODUCTION CLINICAL IMPROVISATION ON GUITAR

By: John Carpente MA, CMT, NRMT
Dates: November 7th
Credits: 6 hours, 7 CMTE Credits
Fee: $95 per person.

2005

MASTER CLASS FOR INTERMEDIATE GUITARISTS

By: Kevin Allen
Dates: Spring 2005 (dates to be announced)
Credits: 7 hours, 8 CMTE Credits
Fee: $95 per person

The Guitar Institute for Music Therapists (GIMT)

The Rebecca Center is proud to present The Guitar Institute for Music Therapists (GIMT), the first institute specifically designed to meet the guitar needs of music therapists and music therapy students of all levels.

The GIMT provides:

• CBMT credits for all courses
• Fundamental courses for beginners
• Courses for the intermediate players
• Master classes for the experienced players

Also available:

• Individual lessons
• Group and 1:1 supervision

Guitar Shop

• Martin Guitars and Martin Accessories
• Jay Tursor Guitars

Participants enrolled will receive incredibility low discounted prices on Martin Guitars and accessories.

Join our mailing list. Be informed of all upcoming courses and events, email us at jcarpente@erols.com with your name, mail address and email address.

Courses include topics on:

• Clinical Improvisation
• musical styles / idioms in the clinic
• Expanding your chordal vocabulary
• Chord progressions

Locations:

• New York City
• Queens
• Long Island

Information:

Call: 516-678-5000 ext. 6643

Email: John Carpente, Director jcarpente@erols.com

Supporters of Rebecca

The Rebecca Center would like to thank all of the individuals and organizations who have donated time and financial support to our cause. Thanks to your generosity, The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy will continue in its mission to provide unparalleled music therapy services to people with special needs.

A special thanks to:

D'Addario Foundation

Groovalicious Entertainment

Molloy College

Morgan Stanley

Martha Clara Vineyards

Martin Guitars

Richmond Music

Sam Ash music

The David Center

The Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center

The entire Rebecca Center Board of Directors!

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About Us

Founded in 1996 by certified music therapist John A. Carpente, The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy's mission is to empower individuals with special needs to reach their developmental potential using the natural therapeutic properties of music. The Rebecca Center, a nonprofit organization, serves autistic children and adolescents, adults living with AIDS, and at-risk teens throughout Long Island and New York City. The Rebecca Center uses live, interactive music-making to establish relationships and unlock doors to communication and self-actualization. The Center provides onsite and outreach services, and promotes the practice of music therapy through lectures, workshops, and clinical presentations. For more information, please visit www.therebeccacenter.org.