Marilyn Zeidner, always on a mission to help people, is now focusing her efforts on Music on a Mission, a non-profit organization that believes music can heal, foster cooperation, and improve physical and mental health.
Music on a Mission takes the proven benefits of music to people with different needs.
Some of its music programs are for young children with disabilities. Additionally, there’s a choir for older children who might have challenges that would normally prohibit their participation in a choir. Other music and dance programs offer enjoyment to adults with developmental disabilities and some enhance the lives of adults recovering from mental illness. A non-traditional drum circle, choir, and a 4-piece band all go to various memory care communities and hospitals. And there’s more…
Project D.R.E.W. (Delivering Restorative Energy to our Warriors) is named after army veteran Captain Drew Ferguson who died by suicide. This program of songwriting with soldiers is a healing, therapeutic experience for veterans that is meant to be a healing tribute to and for them. Veterans are invited to contact Music on a Mission to be included!
Barnegie Hall is a renovated barn that is now a music venue hosting invitation-only concerts to support all the music programs.
For more information about music and dance programs, Barnegie Hall concerts, or Project D.R.E.W, please see the website of Music on a Mission.
Marilyn believes that she, as well as her volunteers and staff of Music on a Mission, have been divinely inspired to create this phenomenal program that touches so many lives in such positive ways. And the gratitude Marilyn offers is heart-warming.
Do you think music has healing powers?
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Would you like to offer any comments to Marilyn for the work she and Music on a Mission have done?
There is nothing like music to heal the mind and soul I think that Music on a Mission is such a great idea I hope they are very successful . I have always loved music and I loved to dance . Music got me thru my teen years. Sing and dance your heart away everyone.
Great advice!!
There is most definitely power in music. Pieces composed hundreds of years ago live on and still touch souls. I am happy to hear about the many facets of Music on a Mission, from bringing joy to those with disabilities to the serious mission of saving the lives of veterans from suicide. Yes, music has healing power, both for people and animals. May Music on a Mission have great success!
Amazing isn’t it how many ways we can do good things for others if we try!?
Thank you so much!!!
I loved hearing this interview. My dad, in a memory care unit, benefited from the band from Music on a Mission. What a wonderful program!
That’s wonderful! Then you fully appreciate!
Jennie, that is wonderful to hear!! Thank you for writing.