The TTU Flute Choir, directed by Lisa Garner Santa, Professor of Flute, has created a partnership program with the Carillon Life Center titled “Music and You.” Students are working directly with the Carillon Life Center to explore the relationship between performer and audience, programming for specific populations, and the successful implementation of the logistics behind a musical production. The Carillon Residents are the audience for the performance experience and will provide the inspiration for the musical programming choice.
The TTU Flute Choir, comprised of 20 flute students directed by Lisa Garner Santa, Professor of Flute and School of Music Associate Director of Learning and Teaching, has created a partnership program with the Carillon Life Center titled “Music and You.” Students work directly with the Carillon Life Center to explore the relationship between performer and audience, programming for special populations, and the successful implementation of the logistics behind a musical production. It is common knowledge that medical research supports positive correlations between music and the aging mind, as well as the positive impact of integrating aging populations with younger ones.