Jahrbuch Musiktherapie / Music Therapy Annual

Band 2 (2006) Schöpferisches Potential der Musiktherapie vor dem Hintergrund gegenwärtiger Rahmenbedingungen / Vol. 2 (2006) Creative Potential and Current Practice Settings

Cynthia A. Briggs, Susan Bawell Weber

The Background and Current Status of Education and Funding for Music. Therapy Services in the United States

2006 DOI: https://doi.org/10.29091/9783752001846/004 Page 55 - 66 9783752001846_004.pdf 130.3 KB

Music therapy in the United States has existed as a profession since 1950. “The American Music Therapy Association” currently reports a membership of over 3500 members. This paper will examine a short background of the profession, education and entrance level requirements for music therapists and current means of financial reimbursement. Future trends for the music therapy profession will also be discussed.

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