"You and your students take music off the keys and deliver it to a place that is none other than Love." Reverend Doug Small, Worthington, MA
Jessica Roemischer teaches music to individuals with developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism and blindness.
As well as offering private lessons, Jessica directs a unique music program at Riverbrook Residence in Stockbridge, MA. Her innovative approach to piano duet improvisation makes it possible for each person, regardless of his or her disability, to access
the source of music within. Every day her students demonstrate that the ability to express beauty through music is unfettered by any physical or cognitive
limitation.
"Flying Free"
The Music of the Women of Riverbrook Residence
Riverbrook Residence Music Program
Riverbrook is
home to twenty-three women with developmental disaiblities, and the oldest facility of its kind in New England. Under the direction of Joan Burkhard and
a dedicated staff, Riverbrook is a model of care for women with disabilities. Jessica's ground-breaking music program at Riverbrook
has received support from the Boston Symphony Orchestra and
Caroline and James Taylor. For more information about Riverbrook, visit
www.Riverbrook.org
Piano Duet with Tanny Labshere, Riverbrook Resident "We Shall Overcome/America the Beautiful" Performed for Governor Deval Patrick, June 2009
"The trust that my daughter, Tanny, has in you gives me goose bumps.
I told you that you have a special gift where she is concerned. The unknown is out there for her because of you." Paula Labshere
"What a thing you are doing: opening doors for people to express their gifts where others saw no doors."
Dave Lent, Filmmaker and producer of "The Five Keys to Mastery"
Individual Lessons and Consultations
Contact Jessica Roemischer to schedule a lesson or to discuss someone you know who will benefit from this
liberating musical experience.
Jessica is also available to consult with music teachers, special education teachers, and other
professionals working in the field of Special Needs.
"Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" with Hope Garner, Student
Click here to purchase a CD of Hope's extraordinary duets with Jessica Roemischer
"The beauty in my daughter is something that many have not seen. And now,
through her music with Jessica, it is there pouring out!" Claire Garner
"Hope is clearly connected to everything she is, and everything we all are."
Heather Williams, Ontario, Canada
"I was moved to tears by your duet with Hope. The final chord lies in the invisible realm
of a soul relationship between you and Hope--and something experienced beyond by both of you."
Dr. Ron Friedman, Co-Founder, Vistar Foundation
