The Power of Music - A Complete Music Activities Program for Older Adults
by Bill Messenger, M.L.A.

This book and audiotape set provides everything you need to conduct fun-filled music programs with older adults. A unique collection of action songs, sing-a-longs, and musical activities, The Power of Music includes ideas for using music as a vehicle for group reminiscence; suggestions for creating your own activities; original piano and guitar arrangements of 20 of the best-loved songs such as "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," "Aba Daba Honeymoon," and Shine On, Harvest Moon."
More than just a music tape and songbook, the Power of Music will show you how to:

• Bring back memories of the first half of the century with entertaining anecdotes about the music and musicians of the period.
• Engage older adults with entertaining oral quizzes on music trivia - quizzes that can be adjusted to suit various levels of cognitive ability.
• Improve concentration and enhance the self-esteem of older people.

An outstanding way of providing a rich musical experience, this invaluable resource will bring laughter and enjoyment to older adults.

Bill Messenger plays the piano, while he and another person sings to some of the songs; Mr. Messenger does the commentary. Combination of action, familiar tunes, etc. will result in the tape being enjoyed by many. Some of the commentary may not be of interest to some individuals, Mr Messenger refers to seniors groups throughout the tape.

Copyright © 1995 by Health Professions Press, Inc.

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Health Profession Press, Inc. P.O. Box 10624 Baltimore, Maryland 21285-0624