Together in Sound Braintree

Saffron Hall, Braintree Museum and Anglia Ruskin University are pleased to be working in partnership alongside Braintree Museum to provide the opportunity for people living with dementia and their carers to attend a music therapy group.

Together in Sound music therapy groups aim to bring the power of music to those living with dementia. We’ll focus on joint music-making and listening with a goal of supporting communication, relationships, and increasing quality of life through a collaborative group process. There will be opportunities to sing, play and listen to live music together, with weekly sessions led by music therapists and visiting professional musicians from Saffron Hall's programme. There is an informal sharing and celebration with friends and family toward the end of the 10 week programme.

Together in Sound groups have been running in Saffron Walden since 2018 and we are delighted to now offer these sessions in Braintree!

Dates
Autumn 2022 (10 weeks):
Taster session: Thursday 29 September 2022
Weekly sessions commence: Thursday 6 October 2022
Sharing session: Thursday 1 December 2022
Final session: Thursday 8 December 2022

We ask that participants commit to attending the full course of weekly sessions.

Times
There are currently two groups:
10.30am-12noon, 2-3.30pm

Please make sure you tell us your availability on the Together in Sound Braintree application form.

Where
The taster sessions and weekly sessions will take place at Braintree Museum, Manor Street, Braintree, CM7 3HW.

Cost
Free of charge to all participants.

Who
The groups are for anyone living with a diagnosis of dementia and their main carer, friend or relative who is consistently able to accompany. The groups are run by a registered Music Therapist and Music Therapy students from Anglia Ruskin University.