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 Craig
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 Grammy-nominated jazz
guitarist and New Age artist Craig
Chaquico is one of music
therapy's most avid supporters. Craig's personal belief
in the power of music, as well as his deep respect for,
and understanding of, the work that music therapists do
have led him to become one of music therapy's most
dedicated advocates. For nearly five years now Craig has
regularly visited and performed at music therapy programs
in schools and health care facilities across the country.
He had made it a regular practice to donate guitars,
given by him to Washburn Guitar Co., to the music therapy
programs he visits while on tour. Craig also continues to
increase public awareness of the benefits of music
therapy services by educating audiences in his concerts
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| Russ
Freeman |
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 In 1995, top
contemporary jazz recording artist, Russ Freeman, read with
interest Craig Chaquico's April 8, 1995 Billboard
magazine commentary regarding music therapy. Russ had
received letters from his fans about how his music helped
them and their loved ones get through some difficult
times. Russ was fascinated by these stories and wanted to
visit music therapy programs like those that Craig had
mentioned. Since that time Russ and The Rippingtons have
visited and performed at children's hospitals, schools,
and cancer and hospice centers for clients of music
therapy services. He and other band members of The
Rippingtons actively support the work that music
therapists do. |
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| Stanley
Jordan |
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 In addition
to Stanley Jordan's
incredible guitar skills, he also has a keen interest in
the healing power of music and has been a friend to music
therapy for many years. He has supported music therapy by
playing at national conferences, observing music
therapists in action, and has even dedicated a section of
his own web page to music therapy. |
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| David
Lanz |
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 David Lanz became an
artist spokesperson for AMTA when he performed a benefit
concert during the 1997 music therapy conference. He is
one of the few contemporary instrumental recording stars
to also win approval for his live stage performances.
Playing the piano, he says, is his greatest form of
self-expression. |
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| Pat
Martino |
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 Jazz guitar
virtuoso Pat Martino was the
recipient of the 1997 "Songs from the Heart"
Presidential Award presented by the former National
Association for Music Therapy and the National Academy of
Recording Arts and Sciences. After having undergone
surgery for a severe brain aneurysm, Pat's memory was
gone. His own recordings aided in his recovery. Pat's
music captures the soul and spirit of music therapy. |
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| Maureen
McGovern |
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 Maureen
McGovern is one of the great
singers and performers of our time. Her 30-year career
spans recordings, concerts, theater, films, television
and radio. Ms. McGovern has a voice that defies
categorization - from a jazzy pop register to a pure
coloratura. It is no wonder she has been called "The
Stradivarius Voice." In addition to her artistic
achievements, Maureen has a lifelong commitment to giving
back to her community and the people around her. She is a
volunteer and Vice President for The Muscular Dystrophy
Association. She has recently founded the Works of
Heart Foundation for music and healing, and
become an AMTA Artist Spokesperson for Music Therapy.This internationally renowned performer is the recipient of the 2001 Songs From The Heart Presidential Award presented by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and The Recording Academy. The Songs From The Heart Award recognizes artists whose music and career captures the soul and spirit of music therapy, and the poignancy of music in our lives. The 2001 Songs From The Heart Award pays tribute to Maureen McGovern’s commitment to and belief in the transforming power of music. |
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| Diane
Ponzio |
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 A long-time
favorite of music therapy conference attendees, Diane has
performed at music therapy conferences and events for the
past several years. Categorized as a Pop/Jazz artist, her
guitar skills have earned her the position of
International Clinician for the Martin Guitar Company.
Diane performs on their behalf world-wide and is well
known on the New York club scene, and for her
inspirational concert appearances throughout America and
abroad. |
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| Robin
Spielberg |
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 Robin
Spielberg was classically
trained as a pianist and began composing as a young girl.
Throughout her solo career, listeners have returned time
and time again to her Robin's unique style and
compositions. Her gift for creating enchanting melodies
has won her a place among the nation's most respected
contemporary pianists. In 1998, Robin's interest in music
and healing grew when she witnessed first-hand, the
positive effect music had on her own baby daughter during
her four-month stay in the neo-natal intensive care unit.
A CD entitled Beautiful Dreamer was the musical result of
this experience, a recording of lullabies and songs for
parent and child. |
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