The American Harp Journal - Extras - Summer 2018

More documents

Recommendations

Info

in a therapeutic manner in a healthcare setting, 2) documentation of the different training programs and therapeutic settings associated with each modality, 3) considerations regarding the best individual fit of programs and training, and 4) presentation of practical suggestions in the selection of music and implementation of the harp within therapeutic settings. Modalities Below is a summary of four modalities available to harpists who wish to use the harp in a therapeutic manner in a healthcare setting and the training programs associated with each. The four modalities are music volunteering, therapeutic musicianship, musicthanatology and music therapy. 1. Music Volunteering. Music volunteering is the application of music provided by an amateur or professional musician that is given in a not-for-pay capacity. Aside from strong musicianship, additional specific certifications, trainings, and credentials are not necessary. However, volunteer sites may offer brief training programs to orient the volunteers to their duties and any expectations associated with their position. In music volunteering, the music is provided without specific therapeutic intent. A music volunteer may desire to help create a calm environment, or to provide a pleasant music-listening experience; however, this music is not intended to address specific health-related, psychological, behavioral, or social goals or needs. The music played is likely to include the volunteer’s current repertoire, as opposed to being systematically chosen for the health needs of the patient. Some examples of music volunteering include: 1) playing live music in communal areas of a hospital, 2) performing a recital program at a retirement community, and 3) playing live music for residents in a long-term care facility. 2. Therapeutic Musicianship. According to the National Standards Board for Therapeutic Musicians (NSBTM): “Therapeutic music is live acoustic music, played or sung, and specifically tailored to the patient’s immediate need. It is an art based on the science of sound…A therapeutic musician uses the inherent healing elements of live music and sound to enhance the environment for patients in healthcare settings, making it more conducive to the human healing process.” 4 The NSBTM defines the courses of study, scope of practice, code of ethics, and other rules of conduct for certified therapeutic musicians. The course of study for certified therapeutic musicians consists of approximately 80 hours of coursework. This coursework is offered through three different programs types: classroom-taught, online with on-site internship requirements, or self-paced independent study. 5 Additionally, prior to certification, graduating students must complete “an Independent Study Internship, fulfilled by completion of a minimum of 45 hours of music provided directly at the bedside at approved facilities.” 6 To maintain certification, an additional 40 hours of continuing education is required every four years. Coursework is offered through several training programs across the country, each offering a different certification: Certified Clinical Musician (CCM), Certified Music Practitioner (CMP), and Certified Harp Therapy Practitioner (CHTP). 7 3. Music-Thanatology. According to the Music- Thanatology Association International (MTAI): “Music-thanatology is a professional field within the broader sub-specialty of palliative care. 8 It is a musical/clinical modality that unites music and medicine in end of life care. The music-thanatologist utilizes harp and voice at the bedside to lovingly serve the 4 “FAQ,” National Standards Board for Therapeutic Musicians, accessed November 30, 2016, www.nsbtm.org/faq/. 5 “FAQ.” 6 “Accreditation Standards,” National Standards Board for Therapeutic Musicians, accessed November 30, 2016, www.nsbtm.org/training-and-professional-standards/accreditationstandards/. 7 “Therapeutic Music Services at a Glance: An Overview of Music Therapy and Therapeutic Services,” American Music Therapy Association and National Standards Board for Therapeutic Musicians, last modified August 2015, www. musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/TxMusicServicesAtAGlance_15.pdf. 8 Palliative care is a form of medical care for persons with serious and life-limiting illnesses. Palliative care is focused on providing symptom relief and improving quality of life. Support is offered by a multidisciplinary team which may include physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other complementary and supportive therapies, such as massage, Reiki, art therapy, music therapy, music-thanatology, therapeutic musicianship, etc. 8 THE AMERICAN HARP JOURNAL – EXTRAS
physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the dying and their loved ones with prescriptive music. Prescriptive music is live music that responds to the physiological needs of the patient moment by moment.” 9 Unlike the other modalities described in this article, the training of music-thanatologists is limited specifically to the use of music at end of life. Music-thanatologists often work closely with chaplains in both hospital and hospice contexts. Certification for music-thanatology is overseen by MTAI and is based on a demonstration of their professional standards of competency. Training programs are offered at Lane Community College in Portland, Oregon, and long-distance through the Chalice of Repose Project ® . The course of study includes approximately 600 hours of in-class training, 300 hours of clinical experience, and 50 supervised vigils prior to certification. 10 At this time, there is no continuing education requirement to maintain certification. This course of study can lead to one of three certifications overseen by MTAI: Contemplative Musicianship Program (CMP), Music-Thanatologist (MTH), and Certified Music-Thanatologist (CMTH). 11 4. Music Therapy. The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is the governing body which oversees the advancement of education, training, professional standards, credentials, and research in support of the music therapy profession. AMTA defines music therapy as: “the clinical and evidencebased use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. Music Therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of an individual.”12 Music therapy interventions may include music improvisation, receptive music listen- 9 “What is Music-Thanatology?” Music-Thanatology Association International, last modified September 22, 2008, www.mtai.org/index.php/what_is. 10 “Therapeutic Music Services at a Glance.” 11 “Therapeutic Music Services at a Glance.” 12 “What is Music Therapy?” American Music Therapy Association, accessed November 30, 2016, www.musictherapy. org/about/musictherapy/. List of Schools Offering Music Therapy and Harp Programs • Alverno College, Milwaukee WI • Appalachian State University, Boone NC • Arizona State University, Tempe AZ • Augsburg College, Minneapolis MN • Baldwin Wallace University, Berea OH • Belmont University, Nashville TN • Berklee College of Music, Boston MA • California State University Northridge, CA • Cleveland State University, Cleveland OH • Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO • Concordia University, Seward NE • Converse College, Spartanburg SC • Drury University, Springfield MO • Duquesne University, Pittsburgh PA • Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti MI • Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Meyers FL • Florida State University, Tallahassee FL • Howard University, Washington DC • Immaculata University, Immaculata PA • Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne, IN • Loyola University, New Orleans LA • Marylhurst University, Marylhurst OR • Maryville University, St Louis MO • Marywood University, Scranton PA • Molloy College, Rockville Centre NY • Montclair State University, Upper Montclair NJ • Nazareth College, Rochester NY • New York University, New York NY • Ohio Univserity, Athens OH • Oral Roberts University, Tulsa OK • Pacific University, Forest Grove OR • Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte NC • Sam Houston State University, Huntsville TX • Seattle Pacific University, Seattle WA • Seton Hill University, Greensburg PA • Shenandoah University, Winchester VA • Southern Methodist University, Houston TX • State University of New York at Fredonia, NY • Temple University, Philadelphia PA • Texas Woman's University, Denton TX • University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa AL • University of Evansville, Evansville IN • University of Georgia, Athens GA • University of Kansas, Lawrence KA • University of Kentucky, Lexington KY • University of Miami, Coral Gables FL • University of Minnesota, Minneapolis MN • Utah State University, Logan UT 9 THE AMERICAN HARP JOURNAL – EXTRAS
Page 1 and 2: The American Harp Journal 1 THE AME
Page 3 and 4: The American Harp Journal Vol. 26 N
Page 5 and 6: admired how she rocked a pair of le
Page 7 and 8: Ann Pilot, commencement address, CI
Page 9: The Therapeutic Use of Harp: Modali
Page 13 and 14: Table 1. Therapeutic Modalities: An
Page 15 and 16: ence is available, the musician sho
Page 17 and 18: American Music Therapy Association
Page 19 and 20: Seen at Redlands... Additional Phot
Page 21 and 22: Anne Adams Awards Recitals
Page 23 and 24: Evening of Jazz, June 28 Open Conce
Page 25 and 26: Open Concert Reception, June 27
Page 27 and 28: Open Concert Reception, June 27
Page 29: Around Redlands

The American Harp Journal - Extras - Summer 2018

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?