Conference on Music & Wellness in India | March 11, 2011 | Kolkata
Music and Wellness in India
Conference of Music Professionals Who Work with People in Need
Sponsored in part by Project Ahimsa
March 15, 2011
2:30pm – 6:00pm | FREE
American Center – Kolkata
38 A Jawaralal Nehru Road, Kolkata 700071 (near Maidan Metro stop)
Featuring workshops/talks led by
Eric Fraser (Fulbright Scholar, Music Therapist)
Robin Sukhaida (Fulbright Scholar, Project Ahimsa Program Director)
Rosalie Giffoniello (Empower the Children)
Nimesh Patel (EKTAVA, Mahatma Gandhi Ashram)
For Entry Contact eric.fraser.bansuri@gmail.com
The application of music to heal is receiving more attention throughout India and the world as a result of the work of a wide range of Music Therapists. These innovative individuals are increasingly applying their training in classical and non-classical Indian (both Carnatic and Hindustani) and world music to empower children and adults suffering from a wide range of afflictions.
In an effort to create a unified group to promote the progress and profession of Music Therapy in India, Fulbright Senior Research Scholars Robin Sukhadia of Project Ahimsa (www.projectahimsa.org) and American board certified music therapist Eric Fraser-MA-BC, have joined together to organize this unique conference. The conference will feature presentations by some of India’s leading experts in music therapy and specialized music education wellness. Each of these presenters are helping to define the direction of music and wellness in India, and will be sharing their groundbreaking work. Administrators and professionals in the field of wellness/therapy and musicians of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to attend.
To attend or to inquire about presenting at the conference, please email eric.fraser.bansuri@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143339535725773
About me
Project Ahimsa is a global effort to empower youth through music. The organization was founded in 2001 in response to the violent attacks on Sikhs and South Asians after 9/11. The organization operates under the auspices of the Patel Foundation for Global Understanding, a registered 501c3 non-profit based in Tampa, FL. Project Ahimsa’s mission is to empower youth though developing and supporting community based music education.
