Mindful Music Moments Now Free For All Northeast Ohio Schools

Press release from The Cleveland Orchestra:

Aug. 26, 2021

The Cleveland Orchestra announced that its Mindful Music Moments program will be available to all Northeast Ohio schools (pre-K through grade 12) for free during the upcoming academic year. This innovative musical tool for social-emotional wellbeing was created through a partnership with The Well, providing students with a four-minute daily dose of classical music performed by The Cleveland Orchestra coupled with mindfulness techniques delivered through participating schools’ morning announcements or virtual learning.

Involvement in this program creates a calm and focused start to each school day, endeavoring to reduce anxiety, foster a beneficial learning environment, nurture a positive association with classical music, and expand access to music through recordings by The Cleveland Orchestra. Currently, more than 50,000 students in over 50 schools across Northeast Ohio experience The Cleveland Orchestra’s Mindful Music Moments every school day. This fall, the program will also be available for young people at the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Ohio.

For an example, visit The Cleveland Orchestra’s YouTube channel or watch this story from PBS Newshour.

How to Register

Pre-schools can register for Mindful Music Moments at bit.ly/free-mindful-music. K-12 schools can register at bit.ly/free-school-subscription. Benefits include:

· An easy-to-use web link

· A daily ritual of calm and focus to support learning without sacrificing academic time

· Access to a unique password for the entire school community so the program can also be used by students at home or virtual environments

· Free classroom support materials

· Mindfulness training and support for staff, parents, and volunteers

Student testimonials

“When I listen to Mindful Music [Moments], it is very peaceful and calming. I can clear my head while I am listening to the relaxing music . . . I am ready to calm down and learn.” – Abrie, 6th grade

“. . . it helps me focus better.” – Luke D, 6th grade

“When I hear those sweet tunes, I feel relaxed and great . . . Before I go to bed, I await the days that we listen to Mindful Music Moments.” – Parker M, 6th grade.

This press release was produced by The Cleveland Orchestra. The views expressed here are the author's own.