Musicians on a Mission Announces Fall Lineup for Sessions at CVR

Eatontown, NJ August 29th, 2013 – Musicians on a Mission has booked nine musical acts, who have volunteered to perform, this fall at the Center for Vocational Rehabilitation’s (CVR) Sessions at CVR. Sessions at CVR are lunch hour performances for the special needs participants at CVR’s Eatontown facility. Musicians on a Mission is assisting CVR as part of their efforts to raise awareness and create connections through the power of music. CVR launched Sessions at CVR as a way to increase socialization opportunities for their special needs participants.

“When this opportunity to support Sessions at CVR was presented to our board, we all agreed it just made sense,” said Brenda Wirth, Musicians on a Mission board member. “The sentiment of connecting, sharing and making a difference through music is at the heart of our mission statement. I also believe the musicians who perform at CVR will find it to be an incredibly rewarding experience. This is a real opportunity to make a difference.”

Exposure to the arts can play an essential role in the lives of all people with special needs by promoting self-expression and communication.

“We could not be more appreciative of Musician on a Mission’s commitment to Sessions at CVR,” said Travis Johnson, marketing and activities coordinator at CVR. “When Brenda (Wirth) opened up her booking calendar and showed me that she had musicians booked throughout the fall, I could not believe it. To have musicians come here and perform is such a validator for our special needs participants. It makes an amazing positive impact. Beyond the fact that they will be singing, dancing and smiling, they also gain an increased sense of self-worth.”

Sessions at CVR Fall Schedule
8/29 Gary Phillips
9/5 Michael Cappelluti
9/12 Gina Leigh
9/19 Ankar
9/26 Clan Suibhne
10/3 Keith Monacchio
10/10 Brandon Broderick
10/17 Michael Brett
10/24 Sal Aversano

For further information about “Sessions at CVR,” please contact Travis Johnson -  Phone: 732-544-1800 ext 230 E-mail: tjohnson@cvrus.org

Musicians who wish to participate in a future edition of “Sessions at CVR,” please contact Brenda Wirth -          E-mail: musiciansonamission@gmail.com

Founded in 1954, the Center for Vocational Rehabilitation (CVR) has provided what people with disabilities need most for their self-respect and the esteem of others: WORK. CVR facilitates personal growth and helps bring dignity and respect to the people it serves through a variety of vocational and partial-care rehabilitation programs. For more information about CVR, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, please visit: http://cvrus.org.

Musicians on a Mission was founded to utilize the power of music to create connection and inspire giving. Musicians on a Mission seeks to raise awareness and funds for local charitable organizations and support the local music community by creating opportunities for musicians to connect, share, and make a difference through their music. For more information about Musicians on a Mission, please visit: http://musiciansonamission.org