Hands in Harmony

06/12/2026

🎉 Cheers to 3 years! Happy 3-Year Anniversary, Yi-Ching! 🎉

For the past three years, Yi-Ching has made an impact on our team and on the lives of those she serves. From day one, her dedication to the field of Music Therapy and her contributions to our growing organization have left a lasting mark. Whether presenting at regional conferences, sharing her expertise with colleagues, multilingual family training and advocacy and culturally sustaining interventions, Yi-Ching inspires those around her.

⭐ In her three years Yi-Ching has successfully graduated 2 Music Therapy Interns and supervised 15+ URI Music Therapy Students - she is incredible!!

Her knowledge of music, research, and clinical practice, combined with her commitment and confidence, has enriched the lives of countless clients, students, and colleagues.

We are beyond grateful for all that she brings to Hands in Harmony and are lucky to have her on our team. Thank you for the difference you make every day and for the care, expertise, and heart you bring to everything you do.

💙 Congratulations on 3 years, Yi-Ching! We look forward to all that is still to come. 🎶✨

06/09/2026

✨Last night’s show was incredible!✨

A special congratulations to the cast and crew for all of their hard work throughout the rehearsal process and performance! 👏

We are especially proud of Konomi Tanaka, licensed board-certified Music Therapist, for leading weekly music rehearsals, with support from our intern Emma along the way.

It was wonderful to see everyone’s dedication, growth, and talent shine on stage. Bravo to all involved! 🎹💜

06/08/2026

🎭🎶 Tonight is the night!

Months of rehearsals, songwriting, creativity, and hard work all lead to tonight’s performance of “The Rep Robbery”

We are honored to collaborate again with Trinity Repertory Company TRAIN program and Seven Hills Rhode Island ! A huge congratulations to the cast and crew! 🎉 We cannot wait to see these talented performers take the stage and share their work with the community-you don’t want to miss this!

📍 Dowling Theater, Trinity Rep
🕖 7:00 PM
🎟️ Free Admission

05/22/2026

🎉🎉 Today we celebrate Emma as she officially completes her music therapy internship with and prepares for the board certification exam!! 🎉🎉

“This internship has been life-changing for me. It challenged me, shaped me, and helped me grow not only as a future music therapist, but also as a person. It gave me confidence in my abilities and confirmed that this is truly the work I am meant to do.”

Throughout her internship, Emma completed clinical experiences across a wide range of settings and populations, contributed to outreach and community programs, facilitated workshops, developed interventions, and facilitated sessions with clients, groups, and their families and caregivers. 🎸

We are incredibly proud of all of her hard work and growth throughout this journey and cannot wait to see what comes next for Emma!! ✨

Congratulations, Emma! 🎶



05/21/2026

We are so proud to celebrate Rebecca DePumpo for being recognized by the Tiverton Special Education Local Advisory Committee through their Excellence in Special Education Awards Recognition Program! 🎉

Rebecca was nominated by a parent in recognition of her dedication, advocacy, and compassionate work supporting students and families through music therapy services. We are honored to see her commitment and clinical care recognized within the community!

Congratulations, Rebecca, on this well deserved recognition. Your work continues to make a lasting impact each and every day. 💙🎶

05/13/2026

May is Williams Syndrome Awareness Month 💙

This month, Abigail wanted to help educate others about Williams Syndrome by sharing parts of her experience, ways others can show kindness and support, and what she wants the community to know. Abigail created this presentation during Music Therapy to help educate advocate for others.

Thank you, Abigail, for using your voice to advocate, educate, and help others learn more about Williams Syndrome! We admire YOU! ✨

Williams Syndrome Association

05/04/2026

We were honored to be part of celebrating the staff at Newport Hospital during their Patient Experience Week 💙

Rebecca DePumpo, MT-BC, and URI Music Therapy practicum student, Chelsea, provided music and information about Music Therapy throughout the day. We are grateful for our collaboration and for all the work happening across the hospital.

04/30/2026

Olaia O’Malley Gorbea, Board-Certified Music Therapist spent yesterday morning at High Hope High School connecting with students and sharing music therapy as a career path. 🎶

We appreciate the opportunity to connect! 💙

Hope HS Bluewave

04/29/2026

What’s better than a surprise visit from a furry friend and making music? 🐾 🎶

04/20/2026