MUSIC CARE by Room 217™
Dawn Ellis-Mobbs serves as the Director of Programs and Community Partnerships at MUSIC CARE by Room 217™ since August 2021, where responsibilities include overseeing program strategy and fostering community partnerships. An experienced educator and music professional, Dawn has held various roles including Education Manager with the Canadian Forces - Cadet Instructors Cadre since 2002, and RCMA Music Judge for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra from March 2020 to July 2021. Additional positions include Interim Director of Education and Community Engagement at YCDSB, Department Head of Arts and Music Education Specialist at York Catholic District School Board, and Music Educator at YRDSB. Dawn's educational background includes multiple degrees in music and education from Wilfrid Laurier University, York University, Université de Montréal, and the Glenn Gould School.
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MUSIC CARE by Room 217™
Winner of the 2022 McGill International Palliative Care Congress Innovation Challenge for Culturally Diverse Music Creation! What is MUSIC CARE by Room 217? The MUSIC CARE by Room 217 is a music-based health arts social enterprise, producing and delivering purposely designed music products, education, training, research and certification to improve quality of life in healthcare settings. What is music care? Music care is the intentional use of music by anyone to improve health and well-being. The music care approach promotes the application of sound and music to be used in formal health care settings and community or home-based contexts. Music is integral to person-centred care through integration into daily routines and practice. Music care is inclusive, offering a variety of delivery domains and a means for both intercultural and intergenerational connection. Music care can be implemented by all caregivers regardless of music ability. The intentional use of music humanizes care, deepens relationships, and enhances the care experience.