New MUSE Documentary
This video shows Paul Wiggin, the founder of MUSE, discussing the MUSE organization founded to provide quality music to shut-in elders. The MUSE singer not only provides entertainment and comfort for many most in need, but also provides startling results for those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, giving not just the resident but the caregivers advantages of better social interaction, memory improvement and has a calming effect. The video also points to moving
From Founder Paul Wiggin
When I turned 44, the call to serve came, loud and clear! My minister, the Reverend Boyd Johnson at Union Church, Waban called to say, "I know you've left teaching at Rhode Island School of Design, to begin a singing career – and that you might be available tomorrow on Ground Hog day to lead the hymn singing in my ecumenical worship service at local Brae burn Nursing Home." In addition to
MUSE Announces Scholarship Winner!
MUSE was very excited to have five Andover Newton student applicants for this first scholarship: Joe Cleveland, Nan Gibbons, Emilia Halstead, Christopher Lanzara, and Martell Spagnolo. As one judge said, "I wish we could award them all!" We hope that they will pursue MUSEsinging along with their ministerial studies, bringing the joy and spirit of music with them. They are encouraged to apply again next year. From the talented applicants, MUSE is pleased to
What is Muse?
The idea for MUSE was born in 1973 when an invitation to sing in a Newton, Massachusetts nursing home led Lyric Tenor Paul Wiggin to recognize the need for music of the highest quality to enrich the lives of elderly nursing home residents. Incorporated in 1974 as a non-profit organization, MUSE responded to this need...
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