One small step for music, one giant leap for Alzheimers

One small step for Music , one giant leap for Alzheimers

1971

1971

Without a song , the day would never end

Presley’s speech, age 35 in 1971 receiving award for The Ten Most Young Outstanding Men in the Nation. Previous recipients: Presidents John Kennedy, Bill Clinton.
“Without a song, the day would never end; without a song, a man ain't got a friend; without a song, the road would never bend, without a song. So I keep singing my song. Goodnight. Thank you.”

2012

2012

"How Music Can Be Better For You Than Sex and Chocolate" Deanna Choi

Deanna Choi is a violinist and an undergraduate psychology student at Queen's University. Her talk mixes live performance with a presentation on the psychological benefits of music.

2019

2019

"Music has always helped me tell my story" Michelle Obama

“Music has always helped me tell my story. Music helps us share ourselves. Our dignity and sorrows, our hopes and joys.

It allows us to hear one another, to invite each other in. Music shows us that all of it matters. Every story within every voice, every note within every song.”