Riverbrook Music Program

"Jessica Roemischer and her Riverbrook students take music off the keys and deliver it to a place that is none other than Love." Rev. Douglas Small

Riverbrook hosts an acclaimed music program directed by pioneering pianist and educator Jessica Roemischer. Through her unique approach to piano improvisation, women with Down syndrome, autism or blindness are transcending the limitations of their disabilities in remarkable ways.

The Riverbrook women have performed throughout the Berkshire community and beyond at local houses of worship, historic inns, nursing homes, and fundraisers. One resident, Tanny Labshere, has performed three times for Governor Deval Patrick.

Flying Free: Music Without Limits
"Flying Free: Music without Limits” was a performance of improvised and semi-improvised piano duets with the Riverbrook women and Jessica Roemischer. "Flying Free" was jointly sponsored by the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Community Education Program, the internationally acclaimed theater company, Shakespeare and Co. and Miss Hall's School. The event was supported by a grant from Caroline and James Taylor. To view video, please see our Home Page.

"We Shall Overcome/America the Beautiful" - Video
Tanny Labshere and Jessica Roemischer created this piano duet interpretation of two classic themes especially for Governor Deval Patrick. They have performed for the Governor on three occasions. For Jessica's website visit PianoBeautiful.com