Prospect Music Therapy

01/20/2026

Have you heard? We are moving!

Our new office space is located at 505 E. Golf Road (Suite H), Arlington Heights, IL 60005.

Our team has been working hard to create an inviting space for clients, family, and staff alike, and we are so excited to welcome you to our new abode over the upcoming weeks.

Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns regarding this transition. As always, we are grateful for the continued opportunity to support our community throughout the Chicagoland area & in our clinic.

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01/19/2026

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we would like to spotlight some of the music presented at the 1963 March on Washington, where King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.

We Shall Overcome (performed by Joan Baez)
Only a Pawn in Their Game (performed by Bob Dylan)
When The Ship Comes In (performed by Bob Dylan)
Blowin’ in the Wind (performed by Peter, Paul, and Mary)
If I Had a Hammer (performed by Peter, Paul, and Mary)
How I Got Over (performed by Mahalia Jackson)
I’ve Been ‘Buked and I’ve Been Scorned (performed by Mahalia Jackson)
I’m On My Way (performed by Odetta)
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands (performed by Marian Anderson)

Additionally, below are a couple pieces of music inspired by the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Happy Birthday (Stevie Wonder) - This 1981 song was released by Wonder as part of the campaign for the establishment of MLK Day.
Three Black Kings (Duke Ellington) - The final movement of this 1974 work, the last major work of Duke Ellington, celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. stands as a pillar for justice & highlights the importance of fighting for justice in America. While he is the focal point of much discussion on MLK Day and during Black History Month, Dr. King collaborated with many other passionate individuals who fought for justice through a multitude of means. King spoke of the importance of unity and collective action to cause meaningful change in the lives of Black Americans in particular, work that many continue in the present day.

Learn More About the Music
-https://www.npr.org/2023/08/26/1196170868/looking-back-on-the-music-that-accompanied-the-march-on-washington-60-years-ago
-https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/dream-songs-the-music-of-the-march-on-washington
-https://womenshistory.si.edu/blog/women-musicians-shined-1963-march-washington-jobs-and-freedom
-https://ailey.org/repertory/three-black-kings

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01/17/2026

01/16/2026

Currently, ICE is an all too present aspect of daily news and daily life. The increased presence of ICE since the second inauguration of Donald Trump has negatively impacted the lives of immigrant communities in particular and has sown feelings of mistrust and fear in many communities at large. Today, we would like to share a new article on our website about ICE, including resources on how to support at-risk community members during times of increased ICE presence.

Read more here - https://prospectmusictherapy.net/supporting-immigrant-communities-amid-increased-ice-presence/

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01/15/2026

As an act of service, our amazing staff music therapist Payton offered a music therapy session designed for the special education classroom at Faraday Elementary school last week. Here is what their staff had to say:



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01/13/2026

We are so excited to be starting the year in collaboration with C.I.T.Y. of Support , an organization that provides accessible, inclusive resources and programs to children and families!

Music therapist Payton will be leading a weekly family music program at the newly opened GENEROC.I.T.Y. Toy Shop beginning on Friday, January 16. The program will run through March 20th, with each class taking place between 10:00-10:45am.

Groups will encourage exploration, self-expression, creativity, and connection through engaging music experiences including instrument play, movement, and music-supported regulation & relaxation. The suggested age of child participants is between 1 - 5 years old, and students of all abilities are welcome.

Learn more & register here! https://www.hisawyer.com/city-of-support/schedules/activity-set/1720343?day=2026-01-16&view=cal&source=all-activities

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City of Support

01/08/2026

01/07/2026

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the Prospect Music Therapy team! We are grateful for the opportunity to support our community in another year, and we hope this year is one full of happiness, growth, and collaboration.

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12/29/2025

The best gifts don’t come in boxes. Give the gift of music, memory, and therapy this season. We have just a few spots left for our Holiday Packages! Click the link in our bio to secure yours. Happy Holidays from Prospect Music Therapy!