Music Therapy with the Developmentally Handicapped

Edith Hillman Boxill presents in this 1976 compilation a collection of songs to exemplify the use of music with people who have developmental disabilities. As Boxill states: “Music therapy is the use of music as a functional, therapeutic tool for the restoration, maintenance, and improvement of mental and physical health.” She focuses on an immersive experience that is “centered in music-movement/sensory-motor/singing and chanting … ” Liner notes include detailed explanations of Boxill’s methods and approaches.

Track Listing

101	The People in Your Neighborhood Edith Hillman Boxill	02:20
102	Day by Day Edith Hillman Boxill	02:38
103	Shoo Fly Edith Hillman Boxill	02:36
104	Freedom Train Edith Hillman Boxill	06:21
105	Haitian Song of Possession Edith Hillman Boxill	03:21
106	Guantanamera Edith Hillman Boxill	04:27
201	Go to Sleep, My Dear (Improvisation) Edith Hillman Boxill	02:57
202	Hora Edith Hillman Boxill	01:22
203	This Little Light of Mine Edith Hillman Boxill	03:44
204	Hey, Betty Martin Edith Hillman Boxill	04:24
205	Ev'rybody (Nigerian Folksong) Edith Hillman Boxill	06:13
206	Margarita (Tune of La Cucaracha) Edith Hillman Boxill	00:43