Music History: Great Conductors (Part 1) Music History: Great Conductors (Part 1) Katherine continues to enrich our lives with her Music History Series KristenMeyer / Wednesday, April 5, 2023 0 6975 Today at Clark Meadows, Katherine McGrath lead the Music History series with a new topic. Great Concuctors, such as Marin Alsop, Lorin Verncove Maazel, Herbert von Karajan, Juliette Nadia Boulanger, and Fritz Reiner were featured. So interesting to learn about the different styles and what all those hand gestures and arm motions mean! Read more
Daily Exercise Classes at Clark Meadows Daily Exercise Classes at Clark Meadows Mel is in the house! KristenMeyer / Thursday, March 30, 2023 0 6271 Melanie Eisenberg is back leading our morning excercise class! Whoop Whoop! Read more
Valentine's Day at Clark Meadows Valentine's Day at Clark Meadows Love is in the air! KristenMeyer / Tuesday, February 14, 2023 0 7285 Read more
"Minds Matter" "Minds Matter" Self-Care Group KristenMeyer / Friday, January 6, 2023 0 8114 Once a month, since July, we have held a meeting of the minds! Read more
The Bond Between Caregivers and Our Residents The Bond Between Caregivers and Our Residents The bonds that form are so very important to both staff and residents. KristenMeyer / Monday, January 2, 2023 0 7057 It is more than a job. It is a calling for many of our staff. Read more
Lynne Standish / Tuesday, June 7, 2022 / Categories: Ferris Hills Events, Ferris Hills Blog From Bach to the Beatles and beyond! Music History class with Katherine! Katherine McGrath, MT-BC, is our music therapist at the community and she has recently begun a six part course on music history. From the Medieval period to the present day, Katherine recently held a class on the Baroque period. The music of Bach and Vivaldi were highlighted. During these classes, residents are learning about the historical and political climate of the day, as well as how the art of the period all relate to music. Future classes will touch on the Classical period with the music of Mozart and Beethoven. According to Katherine, a "fan favorite" is the Romantic period which is remembered as the Waltz period with music from Chopin and Brahms. As she moves towards the present day, the Impressionist period,or Jazz will be discussed, the Counter Culture period (60's) and finally the music of today will wrap up this course. In addition to teaching music history classes, Katherine can be seen hosting musical trivia, facilitating drum circles, leading singalongs,employing music for mindfulness exercises, and also utilizing music to help process grief and/or spiritual needs in both group and individual settings. Katherine's motto is empowerment through creativity! Previous Article Giving back with songs and hard work! Next Article Thanks for the Memories... Print 11626