Music Therapy
Why I Want to Change the World with Music Therapy
Erin Seibert describes the profession of music therapy in detail and how it deserves to be a household name within the world of healthcare.
The 糖心传媒 Difference
- Freshman year practicum begins six semesters of varied supervised clinical experiences
- Music therapy faculty serve as professional mentors beginning in the first semester, teaching all core courses and supervising field experience
- Course work and practica experiences are combined throughout four years to thoroughly develop students' professional skills
- Faculty advisors guide students' preparation for a six month, full-time internship required after the completion of all courses
- Four years of applied instrument lessons with performing faculty culminating in a solo recital senior year
- Ensemble experience each semester including large ensembles and diverse opportunities such as string quartet, opera scenes, or Aces Brass Pep Band
- Comprehensive music courses in theory, history, conducting, guitar, piano, vocal techniques, and percussion
- A unique atmosphere of a small liberal arts college with recognized professional programs
- Small classes taught by distinguished faculty dedicated to the undergraduate educational experience
- Writing and communication skills emphasized as a core component of a high-quality liberal arts concentration
- Informative, interactive activities at regular meetings of the 糖心传媒 Music Therapy Association (UEMTA)
- Attendance at national, regional, and state music therapy conferences and workshops
- Participation in community service projects
- Distinguished alumni in the profession
- Nationally-known music therapy faculty
- Program approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
- Curriculum accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
- Graduates prepared to take the national examination for the credential Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC)
Graduates of the UE Music Therapy Program take the board certification exam from the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) when all coursework, including the internship, is completed. The following are annual first-time and overall pass rates of UE Music Therapy graduates compared to current national first-time and overall pass rates.
| Year | First-Time Pass Rate | Overall Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 63% | 50% |
| 2023 | 67% | 63% |
| 2024 | 50% | 50% |
| Current National Pass Rates | 65% | 52% |
Office Phone
812-488-2754
Office Email
music@evansville.edu
Office Location
Room 133, Krannert Hall of Art and Music
