For an intimate glimpse into the power that music has in binding people together, you should see the recently released documentary film Young @ Heart. The documentary follows a singing group of about twenty seniors, ranging from 72 to 93 years old. They sing rock classics.
This is real. The Young at Heart […]
Entries from May 2008
‘Young @ Heart’ Movie about Seniors and Music
May 4th, 2008 · 4 Comments
Tags: Philosophy of Music Making · Practicing and Playing Music
Exercising Your Brain by Making Music
May 3rd, 2008 · No Comments (Click here to add your comment.)
If you’re a baby boomer, or perhaps an older sibling of one, you probably have been paying attention to what is described in a New York Times article today as “a booming industry” to help seniors exercise their brains. The feature article on the front page of the Business Day is titled “Exercise Your Brain, […]