THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.
The Master of Music in Music Therapy (MMT) Program Prepares You for Advanced Clinical Practice.
The two-year, 34-credit Master of Music Therapy degree provides advanced theoretical, clinical and musical knowledge and skills for those who already have the MT-BC credential and wish to advance their clinical practice knowledge, while developing skills as a researcher. 学生在密集的周末静修中完成课程, with ongoing mentorship from faculty, allowing them to continue their work as a music therapist without interruption.
By enriching your current clinical practice through a focus on clinical improvisation, receptive music skills, resource development and verbal skills, 学生对他们现有的实践有了新的认识, 包括加深实践的知识和技能.
In addition, 通过提供课程来扩展你的私人执业知识, reimbursement and billing, you will learn about the business of music therapy to consider new settings and practices that develop your professional goals.
Mentorship and a dynamic learning experience are central to this process. 我们的教师拥有超过三十年的临床全球最大的博彩平台, 以他们独特的视角和实践, to provide you with an educational experience tailored to your learning needs.
Master of Music Therapy Program Overview
The music therapy program at Shenandoah University is one of only two programs in the state of Virginia, and our 42-year old program is a hub for music therapy activity in the community.
As a working professional, we understand your need to balance your studies with your professional life. All courses are taught in intensive retreats (typically 4 each semester) that allow you continue working. We work to directly apply the knowledge you develop in the classroom into your clinical work, 通过监督和实际作业.
我们也寻求跨学科的合作. 这包括音乐学院的跨学科研究研讨会, and case collaborations with the graduate nursing program as part of our expanding relationship with the health sciences.
Graduate Assistantships
Students applying to the MMT program are eligible to apply for a graduate assistantship. 每个助教奖学金提供部分学费减免, along with a small stipend for each semester the student holds the assistantship. In addition to the financial benefits of an assistantship, students have the opportunity to:
- Teach music therapy classes, under the supervision of music therapy faculty
- Assist in the development of courses, through dialogue and feedback with course faculty
- 指导专业学习认证课程的学生
- Develop supervisory skills through the direct supervision of undergraduate and Professional Studies Certification students, in both academic and clinical settings.
For more information about graduate assistantships, please contact Dr. Meadows ameadows2@lee-parkmitsuitax.com
Career & Salary Possibilities
The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) provides annual salary data for music therapists, 每年更新,并可在线审查(www.musictherapy.org). In their 2015 analysis, the average salary from professionals with a Bachelor’s degree was $46,740.00. 拥有硕士学位的音乐治疗师的平均收入为55,019美元.00. 维吉尼亚州音乐治疗师的平均工资是52,263美元.00.
Highest Level of Education | Number | Average Salary | Median Salary | Salary Mode | Salary Range |
Bachelor’s Degree | 311 | $46,740 | $42,000 | $40,000 | $10,000-$420,000 |
Master’s Degree | 308 | $55,019 | $50,000 | $40,000 | $12,000-$375,000 |
Doctorate Degree | 64 | $81,617 | $70,000 | $100,000 | $45,000-$180,000 |
音乐治疗师继续在各种各样的环境中工作, with diverse groups of clients, including geriatric facilities (15%), medical settings (14%), mental health settings (12%), 私人诊所(12%)和儿童设施/学校(11%). 26%的音乐治疗师现在是企业主.
雪兰多音乐学院改变了我的生活. Decades ago I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology because I didn’t have either the courage or the vision to make my life all about my greatest passion —music. For more than 30 years I’ve been a choir director in the a cappella Barbershop harmony style and found deep satisfaction working with older adults. When we learned that my first child was on the autism spectrum I became aware of the field of music therapy and became a parent advocate in our local school system. Then the faculty of the Music Therapy department at Shenandoah Conservatory inspired me to change the course of my life. With their guidance I’ve become a board-certified music therapist and am completing my Master of Music Therapy degree. Through the strong ties the conservatory has with the Winchester community, I was given the opportunity to pursue research in the use of therapeutic choir singing to improve the vocal function of people with Parkinson’s disease. The music therapy profession is broad and dynamic; our training at Shenandoah affords us the opportunity to work with, for example, children and adults with disabilities, older adults, veterans, at-risk youth, 还有从创伤性脑损伤中恢复的人. From the start, my faculty advisors got to know me, tailored a plan to suit me, 并为我的成功付出了自己的心血. Now I’ve started my own practice, New Leaf Music Therapy,期待一个充满可能性的未来.”
——richard Lewellen, 2015年音乐治疗硕士
Classes
Like music therapy itself, our program emphasizes discovery, in which you learn more about yourself, your strengths, and areas for development. We place a strong emphasis on mentorship, and our advanced supervision opportunities provide you with the individual attention needed to deepen your understanding of yourself, music, and the therapeutic process.
课堂规模小,以对话为基础. While new concepts and materials are always introduced and developed in our classes, experiential learning, 讨论和辩论贯穿整个课程.
For example, 当代即兴实践, students worked on a variety of improvisational methods and techniques through experiential exercises and classroom demonstrations, integrating this directly into clinical practice through classroom assignments. After completing the assignment, students report on the session, offering a video (when ethically permitted) or audio analysis for discussion and feedback.
Faculty
音乐治疗项目有三名全职教师, four part-time faculty, and number of guest speakers.
Dr. Tony Meadows, MT-BC, LPC, FAMI, is Director Graduate Studies, advises all gradate students, 并教授MMT项目的大部分内容. He is a GIM Fellow, 完成分析性音乐疗法培训, 并有20多年的临床全球最大的博彩平台. Dr. 梅多斯在这一领域发表了大量文章.
Dr. Bronwen Landless, Ph.D., MT-BC, has more than a decade of experience working in adolescent mental health, which she has expanded into a community music therapy model for people experiencing homelessness. Bronwen has presented at national and international conferences and she serves as the North America Regional Liaison for the World Federation of Music Therapy.
Dr. Hakeem Leonard, MT-BC, 教授本科和研究生课程, 并与各种各样的客户合作. He has specific expertise in music therapy business practices, and multicultural awareness.
Tony Meadows
Director of Music Therapy Studies; Coordinator of Graduate Music Therapy; Associate Professor, Music Therapy
Full BiographyApplication & Audition Information
Admission to Shenandoah Conservatory graduate programs is highly competitive and the audition schedule fills rapidly. 建议尽早申请和试镜注册.
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in music therapy or creative arts therapy with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), 音乐治疗委员会认证(MT-BC), 还有一年的全职临床全球最大的博彩平台, or equivalent.
申请后,你必须通过电子邮件安排面试. Meadows at ameadows2@lee-parkmitsuitax.com. 为了进入研究生音乐治疗项目, you must be admitted into the Shenandoah Conservatory and pass the audition/interview.
试镜时长一小时,分为两个部分. In the first part, you perform one piece on your primary instrument (that reflects your skills) and a total of four songs on piano and guitar (two each), in which you sing and play. 选择一系列能反映你的兴趣和技能的风格, including children’s songs, pop, folk, show, jazz, blues and “oldies.”
In the second part of the audition, you will be asked a range of questions about your interest in music therapy, your background experiences, goals and general knowledge of the field. You will also be given the opportunity to ask questions about the program.
Please note that the piece you perform on your primary instrument should reflect your musical training. Typically, this means performing a piece from your undergraduate studies (and/or current training), 无论是古典音乐还是爵士音乐. This piece does not need to be memorized, and for vocalists, an accompanist is not provided. Vocalists may bring an accompanist, a recording to provide accompaniment, or sing acapella.
Scheduling An Audition
试镜有两种方式. For applicants who live close to campus, 试镜安排在校园里进行, 或者是春季学期的周末. Typically, students will meet with Dr Meadows in Ruebush 216, in the main conservatory building. 校内停车场是免费的,而且通常很容易找到. Students living more than 150 miles from campus can elect a Skype interview. 这些都是梅多斯医生直接安排的, 一周的大部分时间都可以安排, pending availability.