City Silence piloted Mindful Music Moments in 2016 with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Academy of World Languages.
Every school morning, students, teachers and administrators listen to an excerpt of classical music over the morning announcements, practicing mindful listening to provided prompts. The first week featured Fanfare for the Common Man and the following introductory materials, prompts and Character Strength information. Each week, the students learn about composers including Mozart, Bach, Ellington and many more. Each day, they practice mindfulness to start their day with a moment to calm their minds and prepare for learning.
Participants receive:
Staff/parent/volunteer mindfulness training and support.
Kick off on-site visits and implementation support.
Weekly classical music excerpts, playlists, and Mindful Music Moments prompts.
Visits to the CSO’s Young People’s Concerts (by arrangement, for Cincinnati audiences).
Pre and post testing, designed with ease-of-implementation in mind.
Inclusion of Character Strengths information with classroom support materials.
Vocabulary sheets and mindful posture and tips posters/classroom materials.
Parent information and support.
For more information on becoming a part of Mindful Music Moments, email stacy@citysilence.org. We are working on our 2016/2017 partnerships with schools, social service agencies, camps and other groups.
Special thanks to ArtsWave for supporting Mindful Music Moments with a Project Grant!