Pre-Music Therapy

A focus on experiential learning and a liberal arts foundation with a natural balance of the arts and sciences make Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø a great place to prepare for continuing with professional study of music therapy. Most Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø pre-music therapy students double major in music and psychology; all work closely with an advisor to complete the requirements of Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s advising track for music therapy, preparing students for entrance into graduate-level licensure programs in music therapy.

Distinctions

• The $13-million reinvention of Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts was completed in fall of 2023, creating music facilities¡ªensemble and practice rooms, classrooms and offices, and the new Hamann Concert Hall¡ªto match the high quality of Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s musicians. 
• Students of any major may audition and apply for Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø music scholarships, from $500 to $4,000 annually.
• Twice as many Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students double major than the national average for undergraduates (about 50% compared with about 25% nationwide), adding flexibility to their career options and versatility to their skillsets.

Graduate spotlights

Victoria Kleeman
Board certified music therapist, Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative, St. Louis, Missouri
B.A., Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, 2018
M.A., music therapy, Maryville University of Saint Louis, 2022

Sean Harty
Board certified music therapist and piano instructor, Evanston, Illinois
B.A., Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, 2018
M.A., music therapy, Augsburg University, 2021

Joshua Morano
Music therapist for Music Speaks, Madison, Wisconsin
B.A., Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, 2018
B.A./music therapy equivalency, Western Michigan University, 2020

Christine Nyquist
Founder, Juneau Music Therapy LLC, Juneau, Alaska
B.A., Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, 2015
M.A., music therapy, Colorado State, 2018