Why Study Music Therapy
Music therapists are both professional healthcare workers and professional musicians; as such, your time at APSU will prepare you to be both an excellent music therapist and a skilled vocalist or instrumentalist. Music therapy courses begin in the freshman year and include hands-on practicum experience in a variety of different clinical settings. After the completion of your coursework you will conclude your studies with a formal internship and sit for the National Board Examination to become a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC).
APSU is perfectly located to offer a thriving, hands-on, and engaging Music Therapy Concentration where you will learn to become a music therapist by working directly with clients in a variety of clinical settings. Austin Peay provides students with the current career-based skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary for successful career entry; as well as the inquiry, research, and creative problem solving skills to be innovative and remain at the forefront of the profession. Through this, our graduates remain relevant in an ever changing career field and become transformative catalysts for future innovations in music therapy.
Students who wish to develop their potential as future music therapists will benefit from the rich training and the myriad of opportunities offered at APSU.
Austin Peay's music therapy faculty are active clinicians, scholars, advocates, and teachers who are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of music therapists. Our department is also host to world class performers including leading opera singers, premier soloists, symphony musicians, Nashville's top recording studio session players, and chamber musicians. Our ensemble directors have established a tradition of excellence in chamber and large instrumental and vocal ensembles. And all Music Department faculty are committed to serving our students as educators and mentors.
What Will I Learn
- Technique: Students will demonstrate technical abilities on their primary instrument as appropriate to their major.
- Musicianship: Students will demonstrate an informed artistic approach that is evident in their performance.
- Repertoire: Students will engage with a broad range of musical performances through attendance at events such as recitals, concerts, opera, and music theater productions.
- Piano Competence: Students will develop career appropriate piano competencies.
- Theory and Ear Training: Students will demonstrate their ability to analyze and interpret music in notated and aural formats.
- History & Culture: Students will categorize and interpret the music of diverse genres, styles, periods, and cultures.
- Synthesis: Students will communicate musical ideas, concepts, and requirements to professionals and laypersons related to the practice of the major field
Program Information
Music Therapy Program Requirements
Music Therapy Sample 4 Year Plan