Together in Sound
A free interactive music therapy group in Saffron Walden for those living with dementia and their companions
About
Saffron Hall and Anglia Ruskin University are pleased to be working in partnership to provide the opportunity for people living with dementia and their carers to attend a music therapy group.
Together in Sound music therapy groups aim to bring the power of music to those living with dementia. We’ll focus on joint music-making and listening with a goal of supporting communication, relationships, and increasing quality of life through a collaborative group process. There will be opportunities to sing, play and listen to live music together, with weekly sessions led by music therapists and visiting professional musicians from Saffron Hall. The 10-week groups will conclude with an informal sharing and celebration with friends and family toward the end of the 10 weeks.
Would you like a taste of what this project is all about? Why not watch our film by clicking this link: Together in Sound: A Journey with Dementia
Donate
Make a donation here to give money directly to support the Together in Sound project
Summer 2021
Click here to apply online for Summer 2021
Dates:
Taster session: 7th May 2021
Weekly sessions commence: 14th May 2021
Sharing session: 25th June 2021
Final session: 2nd July 2021
Times
There are currently two groups:
11am-12.30pm
2-3.30pm
Please make sure you tell us your availability on the Together in Sound application form.
Where
The taster sessions and weekly sessions will take place online via ZOOM. Please do not let this put you off coming along, we will help you to get online! We haven’t failed yet.
Cost
Free of charge to all participants. Saffron Hall is a registered charity – all donations welcome.
Who
The groups are for anyone living with a diagnosis of dementia and their main carer, friend or relative who is consistently able to accompany. The groups are run by a registered Music Therapist and Music Therapy students from Anglia Ruskin University.
What next?
If you or someone you know is interested in attending the group, register your details via the online application link below or call Katie on 01799 588545 and leave a message, she will get back to you ASAP.
- Click here to fill in an online application form
- Click here to download the information sheet for this project
- Click here to download the application form
- If you would prefer us to send you a paper copy or email you these documents, please email togetherinsound@saffronhall.com or ring 01799 588545
We ask that participants commit to attending the full course of weekly sessions.
Quick Links
Previous Together In Sound Courses
Get a flavour of our Together In Sound project with these snapshots of our previous courses.
Spring 2020
Watch the BBC News report on our online Together in Sound sessions in Spring 2020
Read more about the experience of online sessions for participants
We are still Together in Sound @SaffronHallSW – wonderful colleagues at @cimtr_aru delivering on line sessions for our music therapy project for people living with dementia and their companions pic.twitter.com/oantA2IjiY
— Thomas Hardy (@thh76) March 20, 2020
Autumn 2019
Thank you participants, music therapists from @cimtr_aru, class 5 from @chesterfordsch, artists @HoneyandDaBear and all the friends, family, volunteers, teachers and staff that took part in today’s #TogetherInSound sharing! pic.twitter.com/XsakklaJC7
— Saffron Hall (@SaffronHallSW) November 29, 2019
Spring 2019
This special session was a chance not only for the participants of our dementia and music therapy course to share songs & activities with their friends and family, but an opportunity for them to interact with Class 5 from @ChesterfordSchool who were our special guests for the day pic.twitter.com/5gkLrcWfsj
— Saffron Hall (@SaffronHallSW) April 10, 2019
Summer Songwriting Project 2018
We had a great time hosting a sharing session for our #TogetherInSound Summer Songwriting Project. Music therapists from @CIMTR_ARU joined those living with #dementia and their carers to write and share songs together 🎶 pic.twitter.com/eH7rinXX36
— Saffron Hall (@SaffronHallSW) August 2, 2018
Spring 2018
We’re getting our #TogetherInSound sharing session off to a cracking start with ‘She’ll be Coming Round the Mountain’ 🌄 pic.twitter.com/P9fCJx94at
— Saffron Hall (@SaffronHallSW) April 20, 2018
☀️You are my Sunshine☀️ #TogetherInSound @CIMTR_ARU pic.twitter.com/ZnPJYUI74c
— Saffron Hall (@SaffronHallSW) April 20, 2018
Together in Sound is generously supported by Sally Groves in memory of Dennis Marks
