Hey everyone, We have an exciting announcement! The WSPA is launching a search for our new mascot and we want your help in finding the perfect candidate! As an organization dedicated to animal welfare, having a mascot that represents our values and mission is crucial. We want a mascot that is fun, inspiring, and can connect with people of all ages. **Our main goal for this mascot search is to find a symbol that embodies our commitment to animal welfare.** We are looking for ideas from our members, supporters, and animal lovers worldwide. The mascot can be anything from a specific animal species to a fictional character that represents our core values. **Creativity will be key in this search** as we want our mascot to stand out and make a lasting impression.
Camille Saint-Saëns’ ‘grand zoological fantasy’ is beautiful, funny, and clever all at once. ‘The Swan’, perhaps the best known movement, is scored for two pianos and a cello solo. The calming cello tune represents the bird’s effortless gliding, while the rolling piano chords paint a musical picture of the swan’s hidden feet, paddling furiously under the water. Each of the piece’s 14 movements represents a different animal, including a lion, donkey, and elephant, as well as fossils, an aquarium, an aviary and – Saint-Saëns’ little joke – pianists, possibly the most dangerous animal of them all. Read more: The Carnival of the Animals: a guide to Saint-Saëns’ humorous musical masterpiece
Before a performance, the instruments are usually shown to the children, which helps them to understand the unique sound of each orchestral instrument. Based on research that lullabies benefit maternal health, strengthen bonds between parent and child, and aid child development, the project fosters collaborations between professional musicians and new parents to compose personal lullabies for their babies.
**Creativity will be key in this search** as we want our mascot to stand out and make a lasting impression. The chosen mascot will be the face of our organization, used in marketing materials, events, and campaigns, so it is important that it captures the essence of who we are. Submissions for the mascot search will be accepted until [deadline date].
Where Music Helps: Community Music Therapy in Action and Reflection
This book explores how people may use music in ways that are helpful for them, especially in relation to a sense of wellbeing, belonging and participation. The central premise for the study is that help is not a decontextualized effect that music produces. The book contributes to the current discourse on music, culture and society and it is developed in dialogue with related areas of study, such as music sociology, ethnomusicology, community psychology and health promotion. Where Music Helps describes the emerging movement that has been labelled Community Music Therapy, and it presents ethnographically informed case studies of eight music projects (localized in England, Israel, Norway, and South Africa). The various chapters of the book portray "music's help" in action within a broad range of contexts; with individuals, groups and communities - all of whom have been challenged by illness or disability, social and cultural disadvantage or injustice. Music and musicing has helped these people find their voice (literally and metaphorically); to be welcomed and to welcome, to be accepted and to accept, to be together in different and better ways, to project alternative messages about themselves or their community and to connect with others beyond their immediate environment. The overriding theme that is explored is how music comes to afford things in concert with its environments, which may suggest a way of accounting for the role of music in music therapy without reducing music to a secondary role in relation to the "therapeutic," that is, being "just" a symbol of psychological states, a stimulus, or a text reflecting socio-cultural content.
A new mother herself, Cirelli sees singing lullabies as a “multimodal experience” shared by mother and child. “It’s not just about the baby hearing music,” she says. “It’s about being held by the mom, having her face very close, and feeling her warm, gentle rocking.”
We encourage everyone to get involved and share their ideas. Together, we can find a mascot that will help us in our mission to protect animals and promote their well-being. So, let's get those creative juices flowing and start the search for our new WSPA mascot! We can't wait to see what ideas you all come up with. Thank you for your support and dedication to animal welfare. Best regards, The WSPA Team.
Reviews for "From Whiskers to Feathers: The Range of WSPA's Mascot Candidates"
1. Amy - ★☆☆☆☆
I was really disappointed by the Wspa mascot search. The whole competition seemed rigged from the start. It felt like certain contestants were chosen solely based on their popularity on social media, rather than their actual talent or creativity. The judging panel seemed biased, and I think there was a clear lack of transparency throughout the whole process. Overall, I don't think this competition accurately represented the true spirit of finding a mascot for Wspa.
2. Chris - ★★☆☆☆
I had high hopes for the Wspa mascot search, but it fell short for me. While the concept was interesting, the execution didn't live up to my expectations. The contestants lacked originality, and the designs were underwhelming. It seemed like the competition was more about picking a mascot that would appeal to the masses, rather than choosing one that truly represented the values and mission of Wspa. I was hoping for a more innovative approach, but unfortunately, it just didn't deliver.
3. Sarah - ★☆☆☆☆
I found the Wspa mascot search to be incredibly boring and uninteresting. The whole competition lacked creativity and excitement. It felt like a copy of other similar reality shows, with nothing new or unique to offer. The challenges and tasks given to the contestants felt forced and uninspiring. Overall, I was expecting much more from Wspa, but this competition was a complete letdown.
4. Mike - ★☆☆☆☆
I was not impressed with the Wspa mascot search at all. The contestants lacked charisma and personality, making it difficult to connect with any of them. The challenges were dull and didn't showcase any real talent or creativity. The whole competition felt like a wasted opportunity to find a truly outstanding mascot for Wspa. I wouldn't recommend watching this show if you're looking for something entertaining or innovative.
5. Laura - ★★☆☆☆
I had high hopes for the Wspa mascot search, but I was ultimately disappointed. The judging criteria seemed arbitrary and inconsistent, making it difficult to understand why certain contestants were eliminated or chosen as finalists. The lack of transparency in the decision-making process was frustrating, and it left me questioning the legitimacy of the whole competition. Overall, while the concept was intriguing, the execution left much to be desired.