This book presents 42 case histories, each describing the process of music therapy from beginning to end. The cases include children, adolescents, and adults receiving individual and group therapy in psychiatric, medical, educational or community settings. With authors from nine countries, the book details a broad spectrum of approaches and techniques in music therapy. It can be used as a reference, a textbook for training students, or as an introduction to the field. The essence of music therapy is captured, not in the single voice of one therapist but in a resounding chorus of many. It does this by telling the moving stories of people from around the world who have been helped through music therapy and the relationships developed with these exceptional music therapists.

Case Studies in Music Therapy

Arts & Photography

Music

Barcelona Publishers

A collection of the author's writings on the psychodynamic approach to improvisational music therapy that she pioneered in England.

Essays on Analytical Music Therapy

Health, Fitness & Dieting

PRIESTLEY, MARY

Psychology & Counseling

A beautiful book providing everything needed to teach and direct a children's production of Snow White. Included are the story, a play version, a musical score, production notes, and a compact disk for the actual performance. No parts or extra copies are needed! The story is a simplified adaptation of Grimm's fairy tale, presented with exquisite color ink drawings of actual children who have performed the play. The story is accompanied by a glossary defining the more difficult words, and suggestions on how to present it to the children. The play is a formal script consisting of a narrative, dialogue, stage and lighting cues, and music directives. The score contains all the music and songs in the sequence in which they are to be performed. For those groups without an accomplished pianist, an audio CD is included with both voice and instrumental renditions of each song. Depending on the scope of the production, the entire score may or may not be used. The production notes provide a guide for howto use the play, suggestions for costume and set design, and a complete child-centered approach for preparing the children to participate. Though originally developed for children with special needs, this play and guide can bring the joys of musical theatre to children of all ability levels.

Snow White: A Guide to Child Centered Musical Theatre

Clive Robbins

Patricia Rickard-Lauri

Harriet Groeschel

Carol Robbins

Michele S. Ritholz

Alan Turry

Performing Arts

A comprehensive and insightful survey of existing approaches to qualitative research in music therapy. The author begins by comparing qualitative and quantitative paradigms; he then introduces the reader to single-case designs. In the rest of the book, Dr. Smeijsters provides a probing and thoughtful analysis of ten examples of qualitative research, pointing out significant theoretical and methodological issues, while also offering sensitive and personal commentary on each approach. Drawing upon his extensive experience in clinical music therapy research, he gives enormous breadth and depth of perspective to the diversity already evident in the field. (1997, 266 pages)

Multiple Perspectives: A Guide to Qualitative Research in Music Therapy

Smeijsters, Henk

M11G0101 Paperback: 212 pages Publisher: Barcelona Pub; 1 edition (February 1999) Language: English ISBN-10: 0962408085 ISBN-13: 978-0962408083 Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces

Miracle of Music Therapy

Boxill, Edith Hillman

Medical Books

A handbook for music therapy students to use during their preprofessional clinical training (i.e., practicum and internshiip).

Music Therapy: Group Vignettes

Borczon, Ronald M.

A collection of 42 musical activities designed for music teachers and music therapists to use in their work with children of various ages, abilities, and needs at the primary level. With over 100 variations, involving singing, moving and playing instruments, these developmentally sequenced activities have been carefully crafted to help children develop: perceptual motor abilities, attentional skills, behavioral limits, speech and language skills, and relational concepts. (1998, 150 pages)

Learning Through Music

Levin, Herbert

Levin, G. M. Bongard

Children's Books

Book by Katsh, Shelley, Merle-Fishman, Carol

The Music Within You

Katsh, Shelley

Merle-Fishman, Carol

A contemporary look at the clinical work of Paul Nordoff and Clive Robbins as it was originally formulated, and as it developed within the context of their personal and professional lives. The author, a pioneer in qualitative research, presents a comprehensive analysis of eight case studies drawn from the Nordoff-Robbins archives, and then compares them in order to identify commonalities and idiosyncrasies in the children's growth as well as in the approach itself. Important topics addressed are: form and structure in clinical improvisation, music as agent of change, the clinical process, and the therapeutic relationship. This book is a benchmark in qualitative research and Nordoff-Robbins therapy. (1998, 362 pages with audio files)

Paths of Development in Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy

Aigen, Kenneth

An evocative series of essays designed to expand existing concepts of music therapy theory, practice, and research. The author provides an indepth examination of fundamental questions for our profession: What is health? Is music therapy a health profession or cultural movement? What concepts of music and man are indigenous to music therapy? How is music improvisation communicative? What is our science for the interpretation of musical meaning? What is the relation between music and emotions? How does music contribute to our individual and collective identity? The author brings his extensive experience in musicology, philosophy, and music therapy in formulating answers that will define our future. (1998, 204 pages)

Music Therapy: Improvisation, Communication & Culture

Ruud, Even

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