Our next “Sounds of Joy”, now called “Joy ofSounds – Sounds of Joy”, is scheduled onMonday & Tuesday, April 10 & April 11,2006. It is co-hosted by our organization andPacific Music Foundation, presenting aspecial guest from Germany. Dr. ReinerHaus, Ph.D., an accredited music therapistand a researcher in music therapy and specialeducation will give 3 free presentations atUH Manoa, at Kapiolani Community College

and at Mission Memorial Auditorium indowntown Honolulu. The topics include musictherapy with children developmentally delayed,multiply handicapped, hearing impaired and CIand prematurely born, and music’s impact onphysiological and psychological health. Livemusic and dance will also be provided for yourrelaxation and enjoyment. A suggested, freewilldonation to the event, $20 general / $10students & seniors will be appreciated. Formore info: call (808) 593-2620, or visit ourwebsite.

In this issue:

• More People Benefiting fromMusic Therapy in Hawaii 1

• “Joy of Sounds – Sounds of Joy”now scheduled… 1

• We Have A Piano! 2

• Money Front 2

• Real-Estate Charity ReferralProgram 2

• 2005 Financial Report 2

• Sounding Voice 2

• Upcoming Events… 2

Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Inc. / (808) 593-2620 / www.soundingjoymt.org

March 2006

Volume 9, Issue 1

More People Benefiting fromMusic Therapy in Hawaii

<Board of Directors>

Chairperson:Kimo Hussey

Board Members:Pamela YoungElizabeth Christenson, M.D.Ron TishBette Wendin

<Board Advisory Staff>

President:Keiko Kajiwara

Vice-President:Arthur W Harvey

Secretary/Treasurer:Miki Miho May

In March 2006, we start to serve at-riskchildren and youths with music therapy. TheChildren’s Alliance of Hawaii, Inc. sponsorsthe service through their programs for sexuallyabused children and youths. It is known thatmusic therapy can well respond to emotionalneeds of people with abuse history and helpimprove their self-image. We are very excitedabout this opportunity to work with otherdisciplinary professionals for the best of thosechildren and youths in Hawaii.

Our public education activities also haveresulted in increased music therapy referrals.Today, Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Inc. hasabout 100 people with special needs on ourwaiting list, who still seek finding sources fortheir service. More than ever, it truly is time forus to find more financial assistance to enablethem to receive music therapy services. Forthis, we are anticipating to benefit from the fulleffect of our Medicare status to kick in.Another funding source for children withdisabilities also has just been introduced to us.That is Persons In Need (PIN) Program,administered by Learning DisabilitiesAssociation of Hawaii (LDAH). For thoseinterested, please call LDAH at (808) 536-9684, at (800) 533-9684 for neighbor islands,or visit their website: www.ldahawaii.org forgeneral information and to download a PINapplication. You may also contact our office forassistance.

One of the primary missions of SoundingJoy Music Therapy, Inc. is to improvepeople’s accessibility to music therapyservices in Hawaii. Slowly but certainly, weare making progress in this goal. SinceJanuary, we have been providing elderlyresidents in Hawaii Kai RetirementCommunity with music therapy andtherapeutic musical activities. Theseservices have been overwhelminglywelcomed by the residents and making adifference in their lives, thanks to the grantsfrom The State Foundation on Cultureand the Arts and a creative leadershipdemonstrated by the retirement communityadministration. For many years, musictherapy has been utilized for the elderlypopulation very successfully nationally andworldwide. Decades long history of musictherapy research has shown the effectivenessof music therapy for this population. And so,we also want to give Hawaii’s seniors achance to experience the power of musictherapy.

“Joy of Sounds Sounds of Joy” now scheduled onApril 10 & 11, 2006

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The voices of our music therapy clients:“I need music therapy, because it gives me aconfidence.” - an adult client with neurological disorder

“You (music therapists) are so good withkids!” - a parent of a child with autism

“Your work is impressive!!” -a referring physician of a child with DD

As you see in the financial report for 2005,Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Inc. finallyturned black. Last year, our income jumpedup by 63%. Thank you for your generouscontributions, and we appreciate yourcontinuous financial support to make ourorganization stable and capable to full-fill ourmission. Also, please remember to participatein our annual fundraising opportunities suchas Sony Open in Hawaii, a year-roundCharity Pre-sell Ticket Program, Give Aloha,Foodland’s Annual Community MatchingGifts Program in every September, and

(808) 754-1456 when you orsomeone you know plans tobuy / sell homes orproperties.

And, big mahalo to thosewho contributed and helpedto make this year’s “GiveAloha Annual CommunityMatching Gifts Program”so successful that we were

We are so grateful forgenerous donationsover the last couple ofyears specificallygiven by those whohave listened to our

Monday & Tuesday, April 10 & 11, “Joy of Sounds – Sounds of Joy”. Music therapypresentations by Dr. Reiner Haus at UH Manoa on 4/10, 6:00pm, at KCC, on 4/11, 4:45pm, and atMission Memorial Auditorium on 4/11, 7:00pm. Live music and dance performed at the auditorium.See the enclosed flyer for detailed information.

Saturday, April 22, Special Parent Information Network (SPIN) Conference, held from 8:30amat UH Manoa Campus Center. Visit our music therapy resource booth on 2nd floor.

For more information, please call Keiko at (808) 593-2620, email or visit our website. Thank you!

Upcoming Events…

We are on the Web!

See us at:

www.soundingjoymt.org

1314 South King St., #711Honolulu, HI 96814USA

Phone/Fax: (808) 593-2620E-mail: postmaster@soundingjoymt.org

Sounding Voice

equipping our clinical work more efficiently.Our sincere thanks go to Mrs. D. Roebuck,NY, for her heartfelt gifts, to Sanders Piano,Honolulu, for making the price of the pianoaffordable for us, and to Mr. & Mrs. T. & M.Yamada, Japan, for their extremely generouscontributions, which ultimately made ourdream come true. We’d also like to recognizeeveryone who put his / her thoughts to thismatter. You all are awesome!!

“Oh, what a wonder! I can remember the words(to a song).” -an elderly client with Alzheimer

“May I give you (a music therapist) a hug?Because you are nice!” -a child with autism

“I want music therapy because it works! I toldall my friends to have music therapy.” -an adult client with mental illness

“I believe in music therapy.” -a referring psychologist

We Have A Piano!

Money Front

Real Estate Charity Referral Program,made available by one of Hawaii’s leading realestate companies, Abe Lee Realty. Thisprogram allows property buyers / sellers todesignate our organization to receive 25% ofthe company’s commission. You can makesignificant financial contributions to us throughthis program without spending a penny of yourown money!Please contact Miki May, Secretary/Treasurerof Sounding Joy Music Therapy, Inc., at

plea for helping us to have a piano in ouroffice. A brand new, beautiful Kawai uprightpiano now is standing in our session room,

2005 FINANCIAL REPORTNot audited

CARRY OVER from 2004 ($ 603)

INCOME

Donations $ 16,702

Grants $ 3,904

Program Fees $ 19,431

TOTAL INCOME $ 40,037

EXPENSES

Advertisement $ 271

Fundraising Cost $ 1,999

L&P Fees $ 161

Office:

Supplies $ 836

Furnishing & Improvmt. $ 3,659

Rent $ 5,533

Musical Instruments $ 4,373

Telephone & Utilities $ 579

Travel $ 224

Employee Training $ 30

Wages:

Music Therapy $ 16,990

Payroll related Taxes $ 2,453

Workers’ Compensation $ 348

Start-up cost paid $ 1,582

Start-up cost unpaid ($ 932)

TOTAL EXPENSES $ 38,106

ENDING BALANCE of 2005 $ 1,328