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ABOUT
The Adaptive Music Collective (AMC) was founded in March 2025 to focus on creating music-making opportunities for people with special needs.
One of AMC's short term goals is to purchase & learn the Soundbeam 6. Developing opportunities for students to practice with the Soundbeam is the first step, starting with a pilot program of 1:1 sessions & small group jams - guiding students in exploring, creating & personalizing their musical voice with the soundbeam sensors, triggers & sound sets.
One of AMC's long term goals is to include an ensemble - an inclusive band of sorts. All ages, all abilities with the inclusion of adaptive instruments at the core (heart) of the ensemble.
Gretchen & Edward Owens
AMC Directors
A native of Syracuse, NY, Edward Owens has been teaching music in the Burlington School District (VT) since 2005 and is currently the band director at Burlington High School. He is an active performer (bassist), conductor & teacher. Ed is a graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelors & Masters of Music in Music Education.
A native of Oneonta, NY, Gretchen Owens is the Executive Director of EDD Adaptive and has 20+ years of experience in nonprofit development, program management & special events. She is an oboe player who teaches and performs in Vermont. Gretchen is a graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelors of Arts in Music & Women Studies.
Gretchen & Ed currently reside in Essex, VT with their children Isabelle and Teddy.
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