The Carolina LifeSong Initiative exists to serve students with special needs and include them in activities in which they may excel. We believe that everyone possesses music aptitude, that music education should be available to all persons, and that all persons may create and connect through making music. We seek to include students with special needs, nurture their gifts, and celebrate their achievements.

Mission Statement:

The Carolina LifeSong Initiative
1) provides music experiences for persons with disabilities*
2) develops best practices in teaching and promote teacher education*
3) supports the creation and dissemination of research*
4) serves as a network for the community*

Values:

• Music aptitude does not discriminate, and neither should teachers
• The student is the teacher; we learn from them
• Age-appropriate and child specific instruction and delivery
• Concrete and literal instructional language