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MUSIC PROGRAMMING

As parents our first instinct may not be to integrate music into our deaf or hard of hearing children’s lives. Seeing a group of kids with hearing loss reveling in the joy of a concert reminds us of the powerful connection music creates.

Because the well-researched benefits of having a music rich life are seen almost exponentially in children living with hearing loss, Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources (FHSR) launched its music based programming, Music To My Ears in 2019 to honor the 60th anniversary of the Foundation.  FHSR music programming encompasses tuition-free enrichment classes, individual instrument lessons, school-based curriculums and music therapy all working in tandem to give a deaf or hard of hearing child every opportunity for a successful music journey. 

As a Foundation, we are dedicated to making music a part of our community and your child’s life.

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THE POWER OF CLASSES

“Emma has been taking music classes through FHSR’s scholarship program. She is in her first year of preschool and she also does virtual hearing therapy one day a week which has been really helpful in navigating the new listening environments at school.

Emma started virtual piano lessons this spring, and she’s really liking it so far! Emma’s teacher tells me she is doing great and is already on par with her second year peers, which I wasn’t surprised about but really proud to hear.

The hearing therapist said she has been trying to figure out how Emma has developed such concise and eloquent speech at such a young age with the added complication of hearing loss and that learning about her involvement in music helps connect the dots! I haven’t really put the two together in that way before, but I am endlessly grateful for the access to music and language that you and your program have given her and our family.”

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MUSIC TO MY EARS SCHOLARSHIP

FHSR honored the Foundation’s 60th Anniversary with the creation of the Music To My Ears Scholarship Program (MTME).  This program provides a year of tuition-free music classes for deaf and hard of hearing children in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. FHSR is proud to partner with The Merit School of Music, The Old Town School of Folk Music and Music Makers of Western Springs to provide music enrichment classes for children up to four years of age and instrument lessons for children up to 12 years of age.

The MTME program represents FHSR’s unwavering commitment to be the leader in programs that enable children living with hearing loss to be on par with their hearing peers.  A $900.00 donation will sponsor a year of classes for one deaf or hard of hearing child. This amount will allow children who might not otherwise be able to afford music enrichment classes to attend weekly music classes and experience the joy of music with their hearing peers.

CHEERS FOR EARS featuring LAURIE BERKNER

FHSR is so excited to announce that we are going to see beloved children’s music artist, Laurie Berkner, at Ravinia for the 2022 Cheers for Ears. 

We plan to gather on the beautiful lawn at 10 am, to create a fun art project we can use when we are singing, and  dancing with Laurie.  We can’t wait to make music together in the enchanting 36-acre park. 

Laurie shares her talent with audiences all over the world through her YouTube channel.

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CHEERS FOR EARS RETURNS featuring LAURIE BERKNER

Date – Saturday, October 23, 2021

Time – 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Place – Live VITURAL Concert

FHSR is so excited to welcome Laurie Berkner, a nationally beloved children’s music artist as our Cheers for Ears 2021 entertainment. 
We will be singing, dancing and making music together virtually, while staying safe at home. 
Laurie shares her talent with audiences all over the world through her YouTube channel.

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Sound Experience: Cheers for Ears

Cheers for Ears, our free family concert that celebrates the powerful intersection of hearing and music was created in 2012. It brings children with hearing loss together for an afternoon of entertainment and community. Music not only provides an opportunity for the kids to connect with each other, it opens the door to so many possibilities. 

This year we are excited to welcome Laurie Berkner as our entertainment!  Although the concert will be virtual, we will sing and dance during this Live Virtual Concert – Saturday October 23, 11 am

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MUSIC BLOGS & WEBINARS

Cochlear Implant users and Pitch Perception

Pitch perception and Cochlear Implant users

Did you know that cochlear implant users perceive pitch in an entirely Read More

A conversation with FHSR Music Program Coordinator & Merit School Teacher, Sally Blandon

With all that is happening in today’s world one constant that everyone Read More

Fun and Interactive Music Activities: Ages 5-7

Finding new and exciting activities to engage your children can be difficult Read More

Fun and Interactive Music Activities to do at home for kids Ages 2 – 4

Music activities that parents can engage in with their children while sheltering Read More

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Your donation to FHSR can be given in honor of or in memory of a loved one who cultivated your love of music.  Pay it forward with a donation today.

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        • EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS (UP TO AGE 4)
        • INDIVIDUAL & GROUP INSTRUMENT CLASSES (AGE 4 -12)
        • SCHOOL BASED MUSIC PROGRAMS
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  • HOME
  • PROGRAMMING
    • MUSIC PROGRAMMING
      • MUSIC TO MY EARS – MTME
        • EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS (UP TO AGE 4)
        • INDIVIDUAL & GROUP INSTRUMENT CLASSES (AGE 4 -12)
        • SCHOOL BASED MUSIC PROGRAMS
      • EARLY CHILDHOOD VIDEOS
      • MUSIC THERAPY
    • EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
      • AGES AND STAGES
        • BIRTH TO AGE 3
        • PRESCHOOL
        • GRADE AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
        • HIGH SCHOOL
      • HART FAMILY EDUCATION COORDINATOR
      • LITERACY
    • CLINICAL & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
      • LOANER HEARING AID PROGRAM
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        • CHEERS FOR EARS
        • BOWLING WITH FRIENDS
        • MOVE FOR KIDS
      • POLICY AND ADVOCACY
        • SPEAKER SERIES
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