Music Therapy Partnership with CES featured by Wyoming Public Radio

February 24, 2023

This story comes to Wyoming Public Radio through a partnership with KHOL/Jackson Hole Community Radio.

“Alright, who’s ready for the ‘Mardi Gras Mambo?’” shouted Tom Goicoechea, who was decked out in a green wig and a satin, magenta jacket.

A former New Orleans jazz drummer, Goicoechea is now a music therapist in Jackson and was leading the group known as the Silver Platters—a local band of adults with developmental disabilities.

About ten of the players were decked out in purple, yellow and green bead necklaces and bright-colored boas. Robbie Marsh played the harmonica.

“Let me catch my breath for a minute,” Marsh said before rocking out with his solo.

Marsh is a longtime client of Community Entry Services (CES), a nonprofit that integrates residents with disabilities into the community.

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