Wilkine Brutus reported, "The ringers in the group are exceptional people with cerebral
palsy, autism, down syndrome, and other disabilities."
Meghan Hanley, a certified music therapist for the Creative
Arts Therapies of the Palm Beaches, said music therapy can create stronger
bonds with peers and improve life skills".
Hanley often incorporates other instruments and games, such
as music and movie trivia. During a break in their rehearsals, you can hear
loud applause when ringers guess the tune to “A Whole New World” from the film Aladdin. Each
ringer comes to rehearsals with their own unique music taste and preferences,
but Hanley often surprises the bell choir with nostalgic songs."
Hanley said the music activities require some gross motor
skills. And that there’s no music without strong communication between the
ringers".
Read more of this article or listen to Wilkine's report on the radio at This music therapy class in West Palm Beach rings the right mood for adults with disabilities | WLRN
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