Resonant Voices will highlight the work of the Music Cognition Lab at Vanderbilt through musical performances, the sharing of science and stories, and original songs by program families who are parents of children with autism and other developmental differences.
Join us for a pre-event reception to meet the artists and scientists and support the work of the lab.
RECEPTION WITH ARTISTS AND SCIENTISTS
5:15-6:15 pm
Heavy hor d’oeuvres and drinks included in ticket – $75 in advance; $85 at door
Mingle with Leigh Nash, Allison Moorer, Liz Longley, Dr. Reyna Gordon, Dr. Miriam Lense and other performers and scientists.
MAIN EVENT
6:30-8 pm
Free and Open to the Public – Suggested Donation $25
Musical Performances & Sharing of Science and Stories
Wyatt Rotunda, Wyatt Center, Vanderbilt University
The Vanderbilt Music Cognition Lab, led by Dr. Reyna Gordon and Dr. Miriam Lense, advances discovery and application of how music is part of who we are and what we do every day. Musicality is fundamentally tied to our health and wellbeing, with growing research studying the impact of music on our physical, mental and social well-being. The Vanderbilt Music Cognition Lab focuses on the relationship between music, language and social-emotional development with the goal of better understanding how musicality relates to our overall health (physical, mental and social). This will lead towards improving the personalization of health care.
With your support, we are able to develop, provide and study music programs for children and families impacted by autism, speech/language impairments, and other developmental disabilities and health conditions. We investigate how and for whom music interventions can help. We train the next generation of students and therapists.
Examples of the varied work occurring within the Music Cognition Lab includes but is not limited to:
-Mindfulness-based songwriting for parents of children with autism and other developmental differences
-Parent-child music classes to support family well-being
-Genetic and brain bases of musical skills and behaviors
