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the lullaby project
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collaborative songwriting
pairing new parents + musicians
“The Lullaby Project, a project of Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, pairs new and expecting parents and caregivers with professional artists to write and sing personal lullabies for their babies, supporting maternal health, aiding childhood development, and strengthening the bond between parent and child.” — Carnegie Hall Lullaby Project
For Maine organizations interested in a new Lullaby Project Partnership, your first step is to contact Carnegie Hall. Additionally, these Maine musicians and seasoned Lullaby Project facilitators may be helpful resources: Palaver Strings | Bay Chamber Concerts | Sorcha Studio
sorcha studio | lullaby project partner
Lullaby Project: Sorcha + mother collaborative writing session | Wayfinder Schools’ + 317 Main Partnership launch 2019 | photo by Amy Sinclair
for families | New parents + caregivers
We invite pregnant mothers, new or expecting parents, and caregivers to experience the profound beauty of writing a personal lullaby for their baby. Our musicians collaborate with participants throughout this process, with compassion, cultural humility, and songwriting expertise. We meet for 3-4 Sessions over 4-6 weeks for Writing, Recording, and Sharing Sessions.
One Community Partner, Wayfinder Schools’ Passages Program, “serves students in nine Maine counties…who are facing challenges that keep them from attending traditional high school. We serve young parents and other Maine youth ages 14-20 who are seeking an alternative path to high school completion.” — Wayfinder Schools
for individuals | personal wellbeing
We have applied Carnegie Hall’s Lullaby Project songwriting model to support personal growth, and we invite individuals (child-free, parents, grandparents, etc.) to explore themes of comfort, connection, and personal wellbeing through contemplative songwriting. Customizable packages - from a single 1 hour session to a series of weekly sessions (recording session is optional).
About SORCHA
Sorcha served as Songwriter-Facilitator and Vocalist for various Lullaby Projects since 2017, partnering with Carnegie Hall and Maine nonprofits: Bay Chamber Concerts, Wayfinder Schools’ Passages Program, and 317 Main Community Music Center. She co-led 317 Main’s new Partnership launch, and recruited and trained their Teaching Artist team.
“Sorcha was recommended to us, and it was clear from the beginning that the idea of the transformative power of music really resonated with her. She can draw [the mothers] out of their shell, make them feel comfortable, which is as important as having the musical skill.
— Manuel Bagorro, Carnegie Hall / Lullaby Project; Artistic Director, Bay Chamber Concerts”