The Note-Ables Volume 5, Issue 4

1st April 2011

Note-Worthy: UNR Volunteers The mission of The Note-Ables is to

raise awareness that creativity knows

no bounds by providing inclusive

musical experiences to all members

of the community – regardless of age

or ability.

Upcoming Events:

April 6th / Performance @ 7 p.m.

DMS Building UNR Campus Lambda Chi Alpha "Our Big Show"

April 17th / 8 a.m. - Noon

Mackay Stadium UNR Campus

Spring Forward for Autism Walk

April 18th / 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.

McKinley Arts and Culture

Building - Basement

Private Performance

May 1st / 11 a.m. – 5: 30 p.m.

Idlewild Park Reno, NV

Earth Day Celebration

May 14th / All Day Event

(Performing Group @ 1:00 p.m.)

Macy's Women's Store -

Meadowood Mall

Community Shopping Day

Celebration of life:

Christi Knight

April 1972 – March 2011

We are saddened by the sudden

passing of Christi Knight, a loved

member of our Exploring Music

class. Her family will be holding a

celebration of life on her

birthday, April 13th from 11 a.m.

to 4 p.m. at 8000 Offenhauser

Drive, Reno 89511 in the

clubhouse. Please call for more

information.

Wish list item of the month:

Flash Drives!

Quote of the month, courtesy

of volunteer

Rick Monsalvo:

Music touches the soul,

gives wings to the mind,

flight to the imagination,

and life to everything.

News and Notes

Throughout the year, a variety of UNR classes require students to complete

volunteer hours with organizations throughout Reno/Sparks in order to get

hands on experience in their field of study. We are fortunate enough to

have several UNR students select The Note-Ables as the place they wish to

garner experience. Not only does this help them to understand more fully

the career path they selected and prepare them for the future, but it also is

a great help to the organization.

“So far my experience at The Note-Ables has been very powerful. Every

time I volunteer, which is more like a jam session for me, I am amazed and

excited to connect with other people through music and to see that really

expression through music has no boundaries.” – Nate Eng

Much of the success of The Note-Ables is made possible by the kindness

and dedication of volunteers. They help us with administrative and office

tasks and assist our teachers during class times.

“My favorite is the Drum Circle. We all play different beat variations but

together we make awesome music!” – Rodel Maulit

Volunteers make it possible for us to provide individual guidance during

large group classes where otherwise we would not be able to dedicate

that time to just one person. This semester Rick Monsalvo, Rodel Maulit,

Cassidy Munzo, Sarah Coles, Nate Eng, and Jill Dowty have joined the

Note-Ables as volunteers.

“The experience for me is a great one. I have learned to let go, be yourself

and enjoy what the classes have to offer. I think this class is just as much for

me, as a volunteer, as it is for the students.” – Jill Dowty.

Thank you UNR

volunteers Rick, Rodel,

Cassidy, Nate, Jill, and

Sarah, along with

Patty, Travis, John and

Nanette for giving

your time and energy

to help us grow as an

organization! We

couldn’t do it without

you.

Dance Class at UNR

Volleyball game with

UNR volunteers.

Class Schedule

Carson Music Makers

Monday 11:00 a.m. – Noon

$25 per month

Please call to register

Performing Group

Mondays

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Audition Only

Beginning Keyboard

Mondays

4:15 – 5:00 p.m.

$25 per Month

Exploring Music I

Tuesdays

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

$25 per Month

Dance/Movement

Wednesdays

3 – 4 p.m.

$25 per month

Drum Circle

Wednesdays

4:15 – 5:00 p.m.

No registration required

$5 per week

suggested donation

Exploring Music II

Thursdays

3:15 – 4:00 p.m.

$25 per month

Guitar Class

Thursdays

4:30 – 5:15 p.m.

$25 per month

Individual Music Lessons

Flexible

$65 per month

Individual Music Therapy

Flexible

Varies

Prospective participants, parents and volunteers

are welcome to observe

any class at any time.

Call for information

775.324.5521

News and Notes Page 2

Message from the Director

I can’t believe that we just celebrated our 8th anniversary as a Nevada nonprofit!

Honestly, it does make me feel pretty old, but I am also so proud of all we have

accomplished. We have grown so much - expanding our clinical work, increasing

community outreach, developing new partnerships, serving more diverse populations,

and there is more to come. I truly believe that we have been able to do all of this by

staying true to our core philosophy and belief in the power of music to change people's

lives.

When a parent of a child with autism tells us how much calmer her son is after a music

therapy session, or when a nurse is amazed to see a nonverbal, withdrawn senior with

dementia sing and laugh, it reinforces that our commitment to the clinical use of music

is something that is vital not only to the people we serve, but to our community as a

whole. With the support of my amazing staff, Board, Advisory Board, and volunteers, we

are continuing to grow. I am proud of our past and excited about our future. Great

things are in the works - and I look forward to sharing all of our new projects with you as

the year progresses!

Take Note: Spring Activities in the Community

March Thank Yous

There is so much going on this spring, so gather the family and head out to join in the fun

First up on April 17th at UNR Mackay Stadium is the Spring Forward for Autism Walk. Join

the Lili Claire Foundation for this family-friendly event benefiting families and children

impacted by autism spectrum and other neurodevelopmental disorders. There will

activities for the whole family, information about community resources, a great raffle,

and a performance by The Note-Ables at 9:15 a.m.

On May 1st at Idlewild Park, get your “green” on at Reno’s annual Earth Day

Celebration! Enjoy local food, science, technology and the arts, and take the

opportunity to talk to experts who can address your questions about your environment

and how you can help or get involved. The Note-Ables will have a booth at the event,

teaching children how to make musical instruments out of repurposed household

materials.

On May 14th head to Meadowood Mall for Macy’s 5th annual Community Shopping

Day! Community Shopping Day is a way for Macy’s to give back by supporting local

non-profits in their efforts to increase visibility and funding at the same time. Tickets are

$10, 100% of which goes directly to The Note-Ables. Your ticket entitles you to 10-20% off

almost everything and a $10 off coupon with the purchase of $25 or more! You will also

be eligible to enter a drawing for a $500 shopping spree on May 14th. There will be a

variety of family activities throughout Macy’s stores on the day of the event, and our

performing group will be singing from 1 – 1:30 p.m. Please call 324.5521 to buy your

ticket!

Thank you to the Alliance with the Washoe County Medical Society for a $1,000 grant to

help fund our 2011 Teen Beat Summer Music Camp.

A special thank you to John Firestone for volunteering to teach our individual guitar

students and to Nanette Mueller for continuing to teach our beginning keyboard class!

Thank you also to: People First of Nevada, Diana Kimball, Western Title Company,

Kathleen Gardiner, Travis Moore, Sarah Coles, Patty McChesney, Rodel Maulit, Rick Monsalvo, Cassidy Munzo, Sarah Coles, Nate Eng, Jill Dowty.

Baskets and gift-wrapping material

Plastic display holders

Blank CDs and DVDs

Sensory integration items

Dry erase markers

Acoustic guitar strings

Donations for scholarships

Board and Advisory Board members

Copy paper

Dry erase markers

Flash drives

Tickets to community arts events

$5-$10 gift cards from local business

High-definition digital camera

Laminator

Extension cords and surge protectors

Location

925 Riverside Drive

Reno, NV 89503

Mailing Address

PO Box 428

Sparks, NV 89432

Phone 775.324.5521

Fax 775.324.5521 E-mail mail@note-ables.org

“Creativity knows no bounds”

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Facebook

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Twitter

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News and Notes Page 3

The Note-Ables is funded, in

part, by a grant from the

Nevada Arts Council, a

division of the Department of

Cultural Affairs, and the

National Endowment for the

Arts, a federal agency.

WAYS TO HELP

We welcome volunteers to

help in the office, with classes

and with special events. Please

contact Sheena at 324.5521.

Wish List 2011

Board of Directors Advisory Board Members

Cindy Oesterle – Prescott (Pres.)

Scott Harrington (Pres. Elect)

Barbara Anderson (Treasurer)

Jaime Collins (Secretary)

Joe Macaluso

Taylor Smith

Marcy Swiatek

Ellie Van Winkle

Tammy Borde

Dee Dee Bossart

Christi Cakiroglu

Scott Faulkner

Bob Fulkerson

Mary Lee Fulkerson

Stuart Golder

We would like to say a warm welcome to new Board Member Ellie Van Winkle and new

Advisory Board Member Kate Kirkpatrick.

Kate Kirkpatrick

Scott Jordan

Lisa Mancini

Jeanine Mooers

Toni Taylor

Kimberlee Tolkien

Kristie Traver

Music Therapy helping young patients with discomfort at University of California,

San Francisco Medical Center

An innovative program at UCSF is using music to help treat some of the medical

center's youngest patients. And the program could soon be spreading to other

hospitals as well.

A childhood stroke has interrupted Erik Hernandez's speech, but not his ability to

express himself. He's finding the beat with the help of Meagan Hughes, a music

therapist at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. The program introduces music to help

young patients cope with the stress and discomfort of being hospitalized.

For the complete story: http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/health&id=8042309

Music Therapy in the News

Welcome, Ellie and Kate!

Kate Kirkpatrick is the Manager of Sustained Giving at Saint Mary’s

Foundation and has worked in the field of fundraising for more than 10

years. A life-long music lover, she plays trombone with the Sierra Swing

Big Band and is a local and national Board member of Sigma Alpha Iota

women’s music fraternity. Her husband, Jay, is also a trombone player.

When Kate is not working or playing music, she stays busy with her two

young sons. Ellie Van Winkle is currently working as a Speech Language

Pathologist at Tahoe Pacific Hospital. She is the current President elect

of the American Judges Foundation and has been involved with a

variety of local community organizations including the Junior League

of Reno and Special Olympics. She believes, “The Note-Ables

provides individuals with disabilities an excellent avenue for self-

growth and self-esteem. It not only enhances the lives of those

people, it also enriches the lives of the community.”

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PO Box 428, Sparks NV 89432

775.324.5521