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Music Therapy Philippines Seminar March 2013

MRS. CELESTE S. SANCHEZ CONDUCTS WORKSHOP TO JAPANESE MUSIC THERAPISTS

Music Therapists from the Tokyo International College of Music Therapy came to Cebu, Philippines to participate in a two-day Music Therapy activity in the Philippines. It was held last March 11 – 12, 2013 at the SME Capital Campus. The activity was part of the school’s  study trip outside Japan in their desire to study music therapy in the Philippines. The delegation was headed by the principal of the school, Harobumi Kanno and was joined by Erica Watanabe, Nanako Yumita, Nahoko Yoshimura, Noriko Katagiri, Izumi Katsuragi.

Music Therapists from Japan got to work as soon as they were introduced to Mrs. Sanchez
In Cebu, they were met by the mother of Music Therapy in the Philippines, Celeste S. Sanchez and her daughter, Maria Socorro S. Nuyda, EdD. The workshop started with an overview of Music Therapy in the Philippines and was followed by a demonstration of typical music therapy activities conducted in Japan. The objective of the activity was to prepare the students for their performance to persons with disabilities (PWDs) in selected schools in Cebu for the following day.

The Music Therapists in action
The Music Therapists showcased their Japanese culture through songs, dances and visuals. They beamed with pride when they rendered traditional Japanese music, one of which is the celebrated “Sakura”.  

Mrs. Sanchez, giving feedback on their performance.
The demonstration was followed by the “critique” given by Mrs. Sanchez, which focused on establishing contact with PWDs.

Actual performance of the Music Therapists in a children’s home in Cebu.
On the second day, the delegation performed and conducted music therapy sessions; much to the delight of the children in a selected orphanage in Cebu City. 

Distributing instruments to students at Cebu Normal University
The day culminated with another performance of music therapy activities to the visually-impaired students of Cebu Normal College. In return, the students delighted the Japanese delegation with a song and dance number. The afternoon ended with a debriefing of the Japanese music therapists with Mrs Sanchez.

Music Therapy team at work
Generally, the two-day sessions were very productive and enriching experience for both parties. The collaboration was made possible by Mr Tomohide Suzuki, Director of Achieve Goal Co., Ltd.


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