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The academic training of music therapists: Chances of normalisation and specialisation
Get PDFThere are reservations against and strong arguments for the academic training of music therapists in Europe. I want to follow some of these pros and cons as a thesis and antithesis to finally reach a synthesis for needs and visions of academic training of music therapists in Europe. You will certainly notice that I am strongly in favour of the academic training of music therapists. However, my aim is to understand and consider the considerations of those who are against this as well
Paul Nordoff: Composer & Music Therapist (Colin Andrew Lee)
Get PDFThis is a review of the book "Paul Nordoff: Composer & Music Therapist" authored by Colin Andrew Lee.
Title: Paul Nordoff: Composer & Music Therapist | Author: Colin Andrew Lee | Year: 2014 | Publisher: Barcelona Publishers | Pages: 196 | ISBN: 978-193744064-
Perspectives on the development of the music therapy profession in the UK
Get PDFThis article highlights some of the key issues that have been involved in the professionalisation of music therapy in the UK. Many music therapy pioneers have been involved in establishing validated training courses, making links with other professions allied to health and ensuring secure pay and conditions for music therapists. State registration occurred in 1999 after much negotiation and this article explores some of the processes involved in this development as well as noting the way in which music therapy currently provides rich and diverse services within many settings
A Tribute to Helen Leith (28 February 1958 – 30 December 2014)
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Maintaining the dialogue of influence: Developing music therapy theory in pace with practice and research
Get PDFThe field of music therapy relies upon the ongoing construction of practice, theory and research in order to assure its optimal development. Theory, practice and research create a dialogue of influence, with each carrying the potential to impact the others in significant ways. Due to the reciprocal nature of the relationships among these three practices, it is important that the development of each keeps pace with the others. This article defines key terms related to theory, practice and research, and explores the various relationships among them. A rationale for the importance of theory construction is presented, as well as support for the need to match pace in the development of practice, theory and research. Critical discourse is seen as a necessary process for promoting the evolution of theory in the field of music therapy, and clinicians are empowered to consider their role in achieving this aim
