A Music Workshop
Presented by Own Your Own Universe
and Gem of the Hills
"Every Voice Belongs — Songs from the Heart of the Hill Country at Gem of the Hills"
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Two nonprofits, Own Your Own Universe (OYOU) and Gem of the Hills, are joining forces to host a free, one-of-a-kind music workshop for individuals with special needs — both verbal and nonverbal for ages 14 and up. The event takes place October 8–10 in Blanco, TX, at Gem of the Hills. As part of OYOU’s SongBuddy Project, this workshop celebrates creativity, connection, and belonging in honor of World Mental Health Day. Sessions will be led by award-winning songwriter Terri Hendrix and Grammy Award-winning producer and multi-instrumentalist Lloyd Maines. The event culminates on Saturday, October 10, with a free student concert from 2:30–3:00 PM, followed by a free performance by Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines from 4:00–5:00 PM. Join us in Blanco as we celebrate music, community, and the truth that every voice belongs.
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Space limited, so sign up early.
Schedule
Thursday (10/08) Workshops
Doors 9 AM
Morning workshop start 9:30 AM
Break 10:30 - snack* will be provided
*goldfish crackers & apple juice boxes
Workshop resumes 11-12 PM
Lunch break (lunch is NOT provided) 12-1:30 PM
Afternoon workshop 1:30-2:30 PM
End for the day
Friday (10/9)— World Mental Health Day
Doors 9 AM
Morning workshop start 9:30 AM
Break 10:30 - snack* will be provided
*goldfish crackers & apple juice boxes
Workshop resumes 11-12 PM
Lunch break (lunch is NOT provided) 12-1:30 PM
Afternoon workshop 1:30-2:30 PM
End for the day
Saturday Concerts (10/10)
Doors 2 PM
Student concert begins 2:30 PM
Intermission
Terri Hendrix & Lloyd Maines concert begins at 4 PM *
*Students invited to participate
Show end at 5 PM