Abstract
There is growing recognition of the positive role that music can play in the lives of people living with dementia. Making music together with others, whether this is with family members or those supporting from a professional capacity, has been shown to create moments of connection, to enable creative self-expression, and facilitate feelings of joy. This article celebrates the ongoing partnership between Manchester Camerata’s ‘Music in Mind’ –a 20-week, improvised, live, music-making programme for people living with dementia – and a variety of interdisciplinary research, teaching, and practice staff at the University of Manchester. We explore the components of the programme and the expertise of Manchester Camerata and their associated musicians and music therapists, as well as sharing how the programme has impacted on the lives of people with dementia who have taken part, and the ripple effects of music into their everyday lives.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 26-30 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | The Journal of Dementia Care |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Keywords
- Improvisation
- Dementia
- Music in Mind
- Music Therapy
- Musical Improvisation
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Creative Manchester