Program Advisor: Jennifer Lin,
Master of Arts in Music Therapy (New York
University), Master of Music in Flute
Performance (San Francisco Conservatory of
Music), Bachelor of Music in Flute
Performance (Cleveland Institute of Music),
Board Certified (MT-BC), and Accredited (MTA) Music Therapist.
Music therapists use music in a skilful, systematic way to promote positive changes in the mental, physical, emotional or spiritual functioning of individuals and groups. Employment opportunities for music therapists exist in mental health facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, schools, group homes and many other settings. As well, many music therapists develop their own private practices. Music therapists are expected to be accomplished and versatile musicians with a solid grounding in the study of normal and abnormal human development in addition to their music therapy skills.
Above and beyond the skills and techniques of music therapy, students at CMU gain an understanding of spirituality, ethics and counselling, invaluable to a career in any care profession.
The CMU music
therapy program has completed its first program
review by the Canadian Association for Music
Therapy (CAMT) and has been accredited by the
CAMT. This means that CMU students may
apply for CAMT-approved internships, and can
apply for national accreditation by the CAMT
once they have completed their Bachelor of Music
Therapy studies.
Entry into the CMU School of Music
Music Therapy Degree Programs
Bachelor of Music Therapy (Four Year)
Bachelor of Music Therapy (Two Year after-degree for students who have completed a B.Mus. Degree or equivalent)
Admission into the Music Therapy (Four-Year) Degree Program
Students normally apply for admission into the Bachelor of Music Therapy (Four Year) degree program at the end of their second year of studies in the Bachelor of Music program. Students entering this degree program are expected to have very strong musical skills, as well as be suitable candidates for this profession. In their interview for this degree program, students will be asked about their motivation to enter the music therapy profession as well as their knowledge of and commitment to individuals and groups with special needs and concerns (e.g., through previous volunteer experience, etc.) prior to their entrance into this program. Competency in piano, voice, and guitar are also tested during the interview process. For admission requirements, see the “Music Therapy Program Information” document.
Admission into the Music Therapy (Two-Year) After-Degree Program
Not infrequently, musicians who have earned a Bachelor of Music degree feel that they would like to pursue the vocation of a Music Therapist, either shortly after completing a BMus degree or after being in a musical profession for some time. CMU offers such individuals the opportunity to study music therapy in a two year after-degree program. Applicants who have previously completed a Bachelor of Music degree and the course Introduction to Psychology (or
their equivalents) should find it possible to complete the academic coursework for this program in two years.
Contact Julie Rempel at jrempel@cmu.ca in the Admissions Office, for additional Music Therapy program and admission questions.
Go here for information about admission requirements and auditions for the CMU School of Music
Read a press release about the CAMT
accreditation.
Read a list of Music Therapy courses.
Read a chapel
presentation by former CMU Music Therapy
professor Jim Wiebe about practice and role
The Music Therapy Program Information pdf
Music Therapy Audition/Interview pdf
