Musical Experiences

The MUSIC THERAPY program expands TARC individuals’ musical experiences. Regardless of the level or type of disability, each individual is able to participate in the music program. Group dances once a week serves to create social situations where interaction skills are utilized and learned.

PERFORMING GROUPS

TARC's two performing groups travel and play for various private and community events throughout Southeast Louisiana. Selection into the performing groups is by open audition.

TARC BELL CHOIR consists of approximately 15 hand-bell performers conducted using Kodaly hand signals. This technique uses various hand signals to denote each pitch in a scale. The Bell Choir regularly plays for functions and performs Christmas favorites during the holidays.

TARC EXPRESS is a rock/country band consisting of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities as well as local performers who volunteer their services. This band is a must-see, and engages the crowd in dancing to music of the 50’s and beyond.


CREATING OPPORTUNITIES

The many facets to this program include: Group Music Sessions, One-on-One Interventions and Performing Groups. Each participating department receives one session per week and all participants are invited to the group activity each week for socialization purposes. One-on-One interventions are implemented for those who choose to receive private sessions or whose work schedule does not allow for weekly sessions.