CAT Programs & Services
From personalized music therapy to inclusive group experiences, South Shore Conservatory's Creative Arts Therapies programs create opportunities for meaningful connection, personal growth, and creative expression. Explore our offerings for individuals of different ages, interests, and abilities.
Music Therapy
Individualized and group music therapy services that use music to support communication, emotional well-being, cognitive development, and personal growth.
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Community Voices & Community Voices Too!
An inclusive chorus for singers of all abilities, ages 16 and older. Offered at both our Hingham and Duxbury campuses, these groups build connection and community through singing and performance.
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Percussion Commotion
An immersive group percussion experience for adults with diverse abilities. Participants explore rhythm, collaboration, and self-expression through shared music-making.
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SSC Memory Café
Welcoming musical gatherings for individuals living with dementia or Alzheimer's and their care partners. Offered at our Hingham and Duxbury campuses to encourage connection, conversation, and shared experiences.
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Songwriting Series
A supportive workshop series for autistic adults ages 22 and older to develop original songs, explore their creativity, and build community through collaborative music-making.
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Community Jam
A welcoming music program bringing young adults with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities together to learn songs, play instruments, and build friendships. No experience required.
Explore Program →Meet Our Creative Arts Therapies Team
Our Creative Arts Therapies team brings experience, expertise, and a shared commitment to making the arts accessible. Through individualized services and inclusive group programs, our therapists and specialists help participants explore their strengths and connect through music.
Eve Montague
Eve has more than 35 years of experience as a board-certified music therapist. She has helped develop SSC's Creative Arts Therapies programming, including Community Voices and Memory Café, and brings extensive experience supporting individuals of all ages and abilities.
Meet Eve →Our Faculty & Specialists
MT-BC | Music Therapist
MT-BC | Music Therapist
Drum Circle Facilitator
Music Therapist
Video Resources
Explore performances, presentations, and video resources highlighting the role of music and the arts in connection, creative expression, and well-being.
Creative Arts Therapies Video
Explore this video featured in South Shore Conservatory's Creative Arts Therapies resource collection.
SSC Community Voices Holiday Concert 2020
Enjoy this holiday concert featuring SSC Community Voices, celebrating music, community, and the joy of singing together.
South Shore AlzTalks: Changes in Memory
When should changes in memory become a concern, and what can you do about them? Watch this South Shore AlzTalks presentation exploring memory and cognitive health.
The Power of Dance: ADHD & Family Life
His ADHD was causing major stress for his family. Then dance changed his life.
Our Supporters
Support from foundations, community partners, and individual donors helps South Shore Conservatory expand access to Creative Arts Therapies and create meaningful opportunities for connection through music.
The NAMM Foundation
South Shore Conservatory is proud to be a 2027 grant recipient of The NAMM Foundation.
This support benefits Creative Arts Therapies ensembles that bring adults with disabilities together through inclusive, therapist-led music-making and performance opportunities.
Support Creative Arts Therapies
Music has the power to connect people, encourage expression, and strengthen communities. Your generosity helps make these experiences available to more individuals and families across the South Shore.
Gifts to South Shore Conservatory's Creative Arts Therapies Department support programs and services that welcome participants of different ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Help us continue creating opportunities for everyone to experience the arts.