On wings of song [electronic resource] / directed by Garry Beitel, Produced by Beitel/Lazar Productions.

On wings of song [electronic resource] / directed by Garry Beitel, Produced by Beitel/Lazar Productions.

New York, NY : Filmakers Library, 2000.

English

This edition in English.

1 online resource (44 min.).

Deborah Salmon has worked as a music therapist with the terminally ill since 1984. Featuring her work in the Palliative Care Unit of the Royal Victoria Hospital, On Wings of Song shows how a skilled music therapist may help a diverse group of patients find spiritual and emotional nourishment during their last days. By calling upon the knowledge of a wide range of musical instruments and styles, a music therapist is able to forge a strong emotional connection with a patient. One tired, elderly patient is awakened from her lethargy and surprises us with the vigor of her song. A younger woman finds pleasure in improvising lyrics to a familiar tune. Adult children gather at their mother s bedside to sing favorite hymns. This poignant and inspiring film captures moments of humor, celebration and joy made possible through music.

Originally released as DVD.
Title from resource description page (viewed May 24, 2011).

For College; Adult audiences.

American Psychiatric Association, 2000
American Society on Aging, 2000

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