Music Therapy

Music Therapy is a well–established healthcare profession offering therapeutic music interventions that address the physical, emotional, cognitive, communication, and social needs of individuals of all ages. Music therapy improves the quality of life for persons who are well and meets the needs of children and adults with disabilities or illnesses. Celebrating 30 years of programming, and servicing over 1,000 clients annually, our music therapy department continues to impact the lives of our clients through the appeal and rhythms of music as a therapeutic tool. All therapists are board–certified, and many have additional training in neurologic music therapy techniques to address sensorimotor, speech/language, and cognitive dysfunction due to neurological diseases or injuries of the human nervous system.

Please call (585) 454–4596 for more information about any of the following programs:

Individual Sessions
Weekly, one–on–one 30–minute sessions are scheduled and include initial assessment, individualized treatment plan, progress reports, and recommendations/referrals. Sessions are designed and tailored to the needs, goals, and interests of the individual student.

FEE: Refer to individual lesson fee information

Group Sessions
Weekly or bi–weekly 60–minute sessions conducted at Hochstein or offsite at group homes, nursing homes, day rehabilitation centers, schools, senior centers, and many other sites throughout the Greater Rochester Area. Group sessions are created to address the needs, goals, and interests of the participants.

Individual Assessments
Music therapy assessments and evaluation reports are available for non–enrolled individuals requiring or requesting a formal music therapy evaluation. Please contact the Music Therapy Department for information regarding schedules and fees.

Workshops and In-services
Workshops for wellness include presentations that deal with pain management, stress reduction, or relaxation techniques through active music making or music listening. Drum circle workshops promote community and wellness, and are great for business meetings and conferences.

In-services can be scheduled to learn more about music therapy and how services can directly impact your program, school, or business.

Senior Citizen Choruses
Hochstein's choral directors are trained to develop or renew a chorus program in local senior centers through weekly 60–minute rehearsals. Performance opportunities are available throughout the year.

Senior Citizen Handbell Choirs
Develop or reinvigorate a Seniors Handbell Choir! Weekly 60-minute rehearsals prepare for a variety of performance opportunities. Hochstein can provide a Director as well as a two-octave set of handbells for interested local senior centers.

To schedule a group session, workshop/inservice, Choruses or Choirs, or for more information about any of our music therapy services or programs, please contact: Wade M. Richards, MT–BC, NMT, Chair and Internship Director, at 454–4596 Ex. 28.