Guitars in the Classroom – For the Love of Music
Auction Ends: May 15, 2011 11:00 PM PDT

Fund a Cause

Support Military Families with Music Therapy

Item Number
143
Estimated Value
50 USD
Buy Now Price
50 USD
Not Sold
 

Item Description

Military personnel in active duty enroll in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) when they have a family member with a physical, emotional developmental, or intellectual disorder require specialized service. Consisted music therapy for these families can help to alleviate stress, foster growth in deficit areas and provide opportunities for expression.

Currently, there are no music therapy organizations affiliated with these populations at the EFMP at any of the three local bases” MCRD, Pendleton, and Miramar. 

The winning bidder of this item who gives to support Military Families will receive a CD of original songs entitled 'Sung in the Key of Love' written by Retired United State Marine Corps Sergeant Ben Tourtelot USMC SGT. 

Item Special Note

Proceeds raised from the sale of this item will go to support Resounding Joy in their efforts to promote social, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being through music. Development of this program will help Families dealing with stress can find emotional expression and relief through active music making, relaxation, and family support processing through lyric analysis and songwriting.