ICAT ArtsFusion Lecture: Dori Berger - What is this Thing Called 'Music'
Venue: Fralin Life Science Institute (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Monday, October 21, 2013
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Event Types: Arts & Theatre, Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
The Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology presents their October ArtsFusion lecture featuring Dr. Dori Berger and her talk titled "What is this Thing Called 'Music' - Music in Human Adaptation" on Monday, October 21st.

Music is everywhere. Throughout one’s day, there is exposure to “music” – in commercials, on the IPod or Radio, as a cue to station-break, and more. We listen when we’re sad, or happy, or studying, or calming, or entertaining, or dancing, and more. If there were no music, think of all the technological industries that would not exist! But what is “music”? Why is it on the planet? Why do we seek it? What do we mean when we say “music”? What does our brain look like when experiencing “music”? What is it about “music” that attracts the human being? Researchers from all walks of science, medicine, and education, have deliberated on these questions, and many have undertaken projects to answer many questions related to music in human function. Still, there are no clear answers!

Dr. Dori Berger is a Norwalk, Connecticut-based music therapist and founder of the Music Therapy Clinic. She has worked with a variety of patients, including trauma victims, children with autism, and people suffering from multiple personality disorder.

ArtsFusion, presented by the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology, is a series of thought-provoking events that bring cutting-edge artists, scientists, engineers, and designers to the Virginia Tech campus to explore topics across disciplines. This year, ArtsFusion events focus on the theme of cultivating the creative process.

ArtsFusion events take place monthly during the academic year, and are free and open to the public.

For times, locations, and more information about the ArtsFusion lectures, visit: http://www.icat.vt.edu.

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