We serve schools and programs for children with moderate to severe handicaps including Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy , Rett’s Syndrome, San Filipe Syndrome, Phelan McDermid Syndrome, hearing, vision, and physical impaired and other genetic issues.
Currently, CTM provides music enrichment with music therapists and music teachers to two programs in the public school system. These two programs are funded through grants, fundraisers, and private donors. There are between over 90 students in each program ranging from preschool - 5th grade. The classroom instruction is differentiated to meet the diverse and complicated needs of the students. Goals, the curriculum theme and core words ( set to music and professionally created lesson plans) are incorporated into each lesson CTM also provides music therapy and music experiences to non public schools throughout Duval County. We can create a program for your organization privately during school, after school or during your holiday / summer camp. Community groups can be created an any area of the county at a low cost per student. Funding for music services is via fee for service ,Kids Hope Alliance Grants for out of school programs, Medicaid and CTM will collaborate with organizations to obtain grants / fundraising initiatives Prices and funding opportunities are on our Application page ( will be completed shortly ). Please contact Executive Director , Karen Demuth at 904-310-4827) ,
Neptune Beach Elementary | Neptune Beach, FL
This school services the tri-beach area & Duval county. NBE was our first school and started with Magical Music Mondays in 2016. There has been much growth, enthusiasm, joy and success which has been noted by teachers, staff, and parents. Music Therapy enrichment has been in place since Fall of 2018. For more information contact Karen Demuth at info@connectingthrumusic.com
Mandarin Oaks Elementary | Jacksonville, FL
MOE started with Magical Music Fundays in January 2019. With music therapy enrichment soon to follow. Program was initiated by the kind donation of a piano by Suzanne Barker and the tuning/transport donated by Melodee Dixon. For more information contact Karen Demuth at info@connectingthrumusic.com
Programs we have or are currently providing services to
Jacksonville School of Autism
North Florida School of Special Education
Angelwood Camp
DLC Nurse & Learn
DLC Therapy & Care
Down Syndrome Association Lil Stars
Church of 1122 Nathaniels Hope Respite Care
Looking To Add Music Therapy To Your Program?
Connecting Thru Music is collaborating with schools/programs to provide music therapy and music experiences to children with special needs. Please contact Karen Demuth if you're interested in integrating this important service at info@connectinthrumusic.com or 904-310-4827. Who we're looking for interested special needs programs at:
Private schools
After school programs
Community music therapy classes (we can help create this program)
