UTHN meeting of March 26, 2019

Attendees: Kate, Heidi, Angela, Kristen, Laurel, Peggy, Tamara, Chris and guest, Cindy Bowen

1. Introductions 
   1. We each introduced ourselves, told where we got certified (or are in process  of certification) and where we currently work.  Cindy is enrolled in the CMCP  program that Pam, Kate, and Tamara went through. Cindy will be added to our email distribution list and can be reached at chordsofjoyut@gmail.com. 
2. Chris Watts shared with us her presentation that she uses with Senior Centers, Sir Gwain and the Loathly Lady, a story of chivalry, romance, honor, overcoming fear, and the answer to the ultimate riddle, “What does a woman really want?” Chris uses storytelling, harp playing and visual aids to facilitate the telling of this tale which was charming and had us all engaged.  Chris said that she has a different presentation for almost every month. March would be Irish stories, April Jewish stories, May Mothers Day stories, etc.
3. Chris asked us each to bring or play a happy song.  Everybody either discussed, sang or played the harp for their piece:
   1. I’ve Being Eaten by a Boa Constrictor (Kate)
   1. Oh What a Beautiful Morning (Heidi)
   1. Wo Betyd thy Wearie Bodie –an Irish melody for the wire strung harp c.1627 (Angela)
   1. Kristen reminded us all that happy songs are very personal and depending on the circumstances she has used What A Wonderful World, Frere Jacques, You Are My Sunshine, There is Sunshine in my Soul Today and others.
   1. Dark Gaick of the Wandering Stream, a Scottish piece from the 1800s for the wire strung harp was played by Laurel
   1. Tamara played Petite Waltz combined with My Sun and Shield. She recommended Lorinda Jones Harp Concert Book which is full of popular happy pieces and Carolyn Bame’s book of waltzes which had the pieces that she played for us.
   1. Peggy played and sang:  How Much is that Doggie in the Window.
   1. Chris shared with us the lyrics and chords for I Love You A Bushel and a Peck and The Whale. 
4. Other topics of interest 
   1. Peggy is presenting on a panel at the Generations 2019 Conference April 16 on A Continuum of Music in Healthcare from Music Listening to Music Therapy. The music Therapy track runs all day long and anyone can register and attend that track for a fee. If you want to attend just the panel presentation from 9:15 am to 10:30 email Peggy and you can attend that session only,  free as her guest. 

Peggy will be hosting our next UTHN meeting at her house in Orem April 24 (date and location to be confirmed later)

The UTHN is a professional development network of practicing Therapeutic Musicians living in Northern Utah. All members have graduated or are currently enrolled in a Therapeutic Music Certification program approved by the National Standards Board of Therapeutic Musicians (NSBTM) Or Music Thanatologists. Visitors to our monthly meetings are always welcome. Please contact me if you would like more information about this organization.