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Department of Art, Music & Creative Arts Therapies

Music Therapy Program

Student Handbook

Academic Year 2015-2016

Table of Contents Welcome ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Music Therapy Faculty ............................................................................................................................................................. 3

Mission Statement and Program Outcomes ...................................................................................................................... 3

Department of Art, Music & Creative Arts Therapies Core General Requirements ............................................. 4

Music Therapy Program Requirements (2015-2016 Catalog) ............................................................................. 4-7

Practicum Overview.......................................................................................................................................................... 8-11

APPENDIX ADDENDUMS

Path to Degree: 4 Year Plan ......................................................................................................................................... 13-16

Path to Degree: 2 Year Plan (for Second Degree Students) ............................................................................... 17-18

Clinical Keyboard Proficiency..................................................................................................................................... 19-20

Clinical Guitar Proficiency .................................................................................................................................................. 21

Student Ethics Code of Conduct ................................................................................................................................. 22-27

AMTA Competencies: Professional Role & Ethics ......................................................................................................... 28

Link to AMTA Professional Competencies ...................................................................................................................... 28

Link to AMTA Standards of Clinical Practice ................................................................................................................. 28

TO BE SIGNED: Student Agreement .................................................................................................................................. 29

Music Therapy Program Department of Art, Music & Creative Arts Therapies

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Welcome! On behalf of the Music Therapy Faculty, we would like to extend a warm welcome to all of you, both new and returning students to the Marylhurst University Music Therapy Program. We appreciate that many of you have changed your life's path to further your education in order to become a music therapist. As music therapists, we combine the artistry of music making with the creative, therapeutic process for the intention of helping others maximize their unique potential. The many Practicum experiences will afford you opportunities to work with a variety of individuals facing great challenges in their lives. This is a serious responsibility, for which our profession safeguards the rights of people we serve through the AMTA Code of Ethics, found in the addendum of this handbook. The music therapy degree is a professional degree. Keep in mind that the majority of your coursework is intended to prepare you for the clinical internship, the capstone of your academic career, followed by the Board Certification Examination required for your eventual certification as Music Therapist, Board Certified (MT-BC). We encourage each of you to renew yourself on a daily basis, to be mindful of your responsibility to fully develop your knowledge and skill as both musician and therapist and to strive for excellence that will reward you in becoming the best music therapist you are capable of becoming. Our very best wishes to all of you for a successful academic year! Laura Beer, PhD, MT-BC, ACMT Director of Music Therapy Chair of Art, Music and Creative Arts Therapies Department Emily Ross, MA, MT-BC Clinical Coordinator, Music Therapy


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Music Therapy Faculty Laura Beer Emily Ross Ted Owen Jessica Western

Mission Statement: The mission of the music therapy program at Marylhurst University is to provide students with the opportunity to develop:

1. individual excellence in both musical and scholarly pursuits; 2. comprehensive clinical knowledge and application within the blend of an academically and

community supportive environment; and 3. The ability to participate in outreach and service to underserved populations in the larger

metropolitan community through required clinical experiences. Program Learning Outcomes: Students with a Bachelor of Music Therapy will be able to:

1. Demonstrate all the learning outcomes of the Marylhurst music core.

2. Demonstrate basic compositional and arranging skills.

3. Reach a level of sufficient clinical proficiency on the three clinical instruments: piano, guitar, and voice, in addition to acquiring skillful techniques on percussion and non-symphonic instruments.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of movement for therapeutic populations and within the context of the therapeutic relationship.

5. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the principles of typical human development throughout the lifespan, exceptionality and the therapeutic relationship.

6. Demonstrate basic knowledge of music therapy foundations, principles of clinical application and current research methods.

7. Demonstrate achievement of AMTA professional competencies by the completion of internship.

8. Demonstrate competency in designing and understanding music therapy research.

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For Music Department General Requirements, see Music Department Handbook.

Summary of Degree Requirements

Major Requirements 141 credits

Marylhurst Core Requirements

Requirements satisfied within the major: Analytical and Applied Learning: Experiential Learning Academic Skills and Foundations: Quantitative Reasoning Intellectual Breadth: Ethical Commitments, Institutions and Communities, Individuals in Context, Science and Society, Natural Systems, Global Society, Social Justice Note: No other courses in the major may be used to meet Intellectual Breadth requirements in the core. **For Creating the Arts and Interpreting the Arts, students must take a course in an area other than music.**

30 credits

General Electives 9 credits Total credits required for degree 180 credits

Major Requirements

Coursework with a grade less than B- will not be applied toward any music therapy (MT) course. Coursework with a grade less than C will not be applied toward any music core (MU, ENS or MUP) course. Any course may be repeated one time for grade improvement. Failure on a second attempt may result in dismissal from the program. Music Therapy Coursework - 49 credits

MT 100 Introduction to Music Therapy 3 crs. MT 110 Guitar Skills I 2 crs. MT 111 Guitar Skills II 2 crs.

(Note: Guitar students substitute 4 crs. upper-level music electives for MT 110/111.) MT 120 Percussion Methods and Proficiency 2 crs.

(Note: Percussion students substitute 2 crs. upper-level music electives for MT 120.)

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MT 201 Music in Recreation and Special Education 3 crs. MT 252 Advanced Keyboard for Music Therapists 1 cr. MT 285 Introduction to the Clinical Experience 1 cr. MT 286 Beginning Practicum and Seminar I 2 crs. MT 287 Beginning Practicum and Seminar II 2 crs. MT 302 Methods I 3 crs. MT 303 Methods II 3 crs. MT 310 Movement and Music Therapy 1 cr. or AT 458 The Dance of Relationship 1 cr. MT 311 Clinical Improvisation 2 crs. MT 312 Songwriting in Music Therapy 2 crs. MT 320 Music Therapy Ensemble 1 cr. MT 385 Intermediate Practicum and Seminar 1-3 crs. (3 crs. required) MT 402 Methods III 3 crs. MT 410 Psychology of Music 3 crs. MT 413 Research Methods 4 crs. MT 485 Advanced Practicum and Seminar 1-3 crs. (3 crs. required) MT 490 Music Therapy Capstone Project 1-2 crs. (1 cr. required) MT 494 Internship in Music Therapy 0-1 crs. (2 crs. required)

Music Requirements - 64 credits

Fundamentals - 0 credits

Theory Fundamentals Proficiency or MU 110 Music Theory Fundamentals Aural Fundamentals Proficiency or MU 115 Aural Fundamentals Keyboard Fundamentals Proficiency or MU 116 Keyboard Fundamentals Performance in Ensembles - 10 credits

ENS 2** Major Ensemble 1 cr. (taken for 6 terms) ENS 300 Small Ensemble 1 cr. ENS 4** Marylhurst Ensemble 1 cr. (taken for 3 terms)

Performance on Primary Instrument - 9 credits

MUP 2** Applied Music 1 1 cr. (taken for 6 terms) MUP 4** Applied Music 2 1 cr. (taken for 3 terms)

Aural Skills - 8 credits









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MU 135 Diatonic Aural Skills I 2 crs. MU 136 Diatonic Aural Skills II 2 crs. MU 235 Chromatic Aural Skills I 2 crs. MU 236 Chromatic Aural Skills II 2 crs.

Functional Keyboard Skills - 4 credits

MU 150 Diatonic Keyboard Skills I 1 cr. MU 151 Diatonic Keyboard Skills II 1 cr. MU 250 Chromatic Keyboard Skills I 1 cr. MU 251 Chromatic Keyboard Skills II 1 cr. Piano and organ students substitute the following: Functional Keyboard Proficiency MU 255 Techniques of Accompanying 2 crs. MU *** Music electives 2 crs.

Functional Vocal Skills - 2 credits

MU 124 Vocal Skills 2 crs. Voice students substitute the following: MU 140 Diction for Singers 2 crs.

Musical Language and Analysis - 10 credits

MU 125 Diatonic Musical Language I 2 crs. MU 126 Diatonic Musical Language II 2 crs. MU 225 Chromatic Musical Language I 2 crs. MU 226 Chromatic Musical Language II 2 crs. MU 227 Formal Analysis 2 crs.

Music History and Literature - 15 credits

MU 261 Global Music 3 crs. MU 262 Introduction to Western Music 3 crs. MU 361 Music Literature I: Before 1600 3 crs. MU 362 Music Literature II: 1600-1820 3 crs. MU 363 Music Literature III: After 1820 3 crs.

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MU 284 Concert Attendance 0 crs. (taken for 9 terms)

Additional Requirements - 6 credits

MT 270 Clinical Keyboard Proficiency 0 crs. MT 274 Clinical Guitar Proficiency 0 crs. MT 275 Clinical Voice Proficiency 0 crs. MU 221 Introduction to Music Technology 2 crs. MU 237 Improvisation Workshop 2 crs. MU 299 Upper-Level Gateway 0 crs. MU 341 Introduction to Conducting 2 crs.

Non-Music Requirements - 28 credits

Human Sciences - 18 credits

HMS 375 Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions 3 crs. PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology 3 crs. PSY 328 Developmental Psychology 3 crs. or PSY 363 Child and Adolescent Psychology 3 crs. PSY 336 Abnormal Psychology 3 crs. PSY 362 Counseling Theories and Strategies: Level One 3 crs.

Choose 3 crs. from the following courses:

GER 432 Psychosocial Aspects of Aging 3 crs. GER 438 Communication and Aging 3 crs. HS 370 Learning: A Fundamental Human Process 3 crs. PSY 308 Behavior Modification: The Change Process 3 crs. PSY 334 Personality Theory 3 crs. PSY 375 Disorders of Personality 3 crs. PSY 378 Introduction to Group Therapy 3 crs. Other GER, HS or PSY course with adviser approval

Science and Mathematics - 10 credits

A two-term sequence of anatomy and physiology may be substituted for BIO 161 and BIO 164. BIO 161 The Physiology of Controlling Stress and Tension 3 crs. BIO 164 Human Anatomy I 4 crs.

























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MTH 251 Basic Statistics 3 crs. Total for the Major: 141 credits

Music Therapy Practicum Overview Each music therapy student receives a minimum of 180 hours of pre-internship clinical training, which includes weekly fieldwork experience (direct client contact and on-site debriefing/supervision) and group supervision in weekly class meetings for (MT285, MT286, MT287, MT385, and MT485) . Students are responsible for taking their clinical training timesheet to every session and accurately logging actual time and getting onsite supervisor's initials for each entry. The onsite supervisor must sign the completed timesheet at the end of the term. Students must submit the completed, signed timesheet with totals for each column, to the practicum course instructor in order to receive a grade for the course. Students fill out a practicum self-evaluation form at the end of each term. It is the same form your practicum supervisor’s use and can be viewed here: Student Self-Evaluation Form MT285 -- Introduction to the Clinical Experience

Observation skills development --students will choose three sites to observe six music therapy sessions.

MT286 -- Beginning Practicum and Seminar I Assisting and client support students are assigned to one practicum site where they will serve as music therapy assistant and will not be responsible for planning or implementing therapeutic musical experiences.

MT287 -- Beginning Practicum and Seminar II Introduction to Assessment and Music Leading,--students are assigned to one practicum site where they will be guided through the Music Therapy Assessment process and begin to implement therapeutic musical experiences in the clinical setting.

MT385 -- Intermediate Practicum and Seminar Co-Leading (3 terms) --students are assigned to one practicum site for three consecutive terms where they will continue in the development of their clinical skills and will be increasingly responsible for the planning and implementing music therapy sessions.

MT485 -- Advanced Practicum and Seminar Independence In Leading (3 terms) --students are assigned to one practicum site for three consecutive terms where they will further develop and hone their clinical skills until they are able to independently plan and run an entire music therapy session. Students develop basic skills for documentation and evaluation of treatment effectiveness. Note: All students must pass Clinical Music Proficiencies (MT 270, MT 274, MT 275) PRIOR to taking MT 485. No Exceptions.


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Accelerated Clinical track (ACT) Students who wish to move through practicum expeditiously must be pre-approved to do so by both the Clinical Coordinator and the Music Therapy Program Director. ACT is available only to students with a previous Bachelor’s Degree. ACT involves doubling up on practicum during the final year of study, or possibly completing a summer practicum. Dress Code Unless otherwise specified, attire should be ‘dressy-casual’, modest and professional. Jeans are not acceptable and midriffs must be covered. Women are to avoid low cut blouses or t-shirts. Under most circumstances, only closed-toe shoes are to be worn. Please cover obvious tattoos and remove jewelry from body piercings other than in earlobes. Men should wear slacks or dress cords and shirts with collars or dress sweaters. Shoes should be well maintained and clean. All clothing should be clean and not overly wrinkled. Practicum sites may have their own dress code and students will be expected to dress in a manner that is consistent with their requirements. Supervisors will notify students if an alteration to dress is necessary. Please refrain from using perfumes or aftershave at clinical placements. All music therapy practicum students will maintain good personal hygiene. Progress Through Practicum Registration is online. The Clinical Coordinator, along with the Program Director and Music Therapy Faculty determine individual student readiness for the clinical setting on a term-by-term basis. Academic standing, musical proficiency, behavior, attitude, adherence to the code of ethics, personal and life issues are all examples of factors that may influence the rate of progress through the clinical program. It is not recommended to be away from the clinical setting for a lengthy period of time, as skills can be easily lost if not practiced. Students away from practicum work for a year or more may be required to re-enroll in one term of practicum to re-establish clinical skills before beginning internship. Seminar Practicum Seminar is the classroom portion of practicum. Each practicum seminar contains key topics and themes specific to that class. These are listed below. Each seminar also has particular proficiencies which will be measured and evaluated. These are noted on your class syllabus:


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Key Seminar Topics MT 285

Exposure to exceptional populations Impact of populations on the student therapist Introduction to reflective practice Global Observation across domain areas Music Therapy Process Ethics: Confidentiality, Respectful language, Introduction to Values

MT 286

Assisting Skills Behavior Modification Helping Relationship Introduction to Clinical Presentation Skills Using Musical Experiences Introduction to Documentation Ethics as experienced in the clinical setting Safety Introduction to Cultural Implications

MT 287

Supervisory Relationships Objectivity and Subjectivity Therapeutic Relationship and the Role of Music Assessment Treatment Planning I Documentation Assessing your musical skills Ethics: experiential learning in the clinical setting Safety

MT 385

Working with Groups Leadership Styles and teamwork Self-Care Deepening understanding of Assessment process Treatment Planning


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Ethics: experiential learning in the clinical setting; boundaries, confidentiality, multi-cultural issues

Documentation Presentation Skills

MT 485

Comprehensive assessment and treatment planning Types of documentation: SOAP, narrative, brief narrative, quantitative and qualitative clinical

data From data to evaluation of effectiveness Presentation skills for the inter-disciplinary team meeting Transference and counter-transference Ethics: applying ethical thinking and social responsibility Internship preparation Professional development

Behavioral Expectations All music therapy students are expected to interact with other students, professors, supervisors, site staff and clients in a respectful and non-threatening manner, and in a manner consistent with the professional code of ethics accepted by AMTA. Deviations from this code of conduct will be taken very seriously and could result in dismissal from the program. Need for Accommodations If you have a specific disability that qualifies you for academic accommodations and/or auxiliary aids, Marylhurst University encourages you to request assistance from the Coordinator for Disability and Student Services at 503.636.8141, ext. 3344; 1.800.634.9982, ext. 3344; TTY 503.699.6301; or email [email protected].


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Appendix

Addendums


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Path to Degree: Bachelor of Music Therapy

Four Year Completion Plan

Summary of degree requirements:

Major 141 crs.

Marylhurst Core 30 crs.

Electives 9 crs

Total for degree 180 crs.

Coursework in the Major

First Year

Fall

ENS 2** Major Ensemble 1 cr.

MU 110 Music Theory Fundamentals or Theory Fundamentals Proficiency 0-3 crs.

MU 115 Aural Fundamentals or Aural Fundamentals Proficiency 0-2crs.

MU 116 Keyboard Fundamentals or Keyboard Fundamentals Proficiency 0-2crs

MU 284 Concert Attendance 0 crs.

MUP 2** Applied Music 1 1 cr.

MT 100 Introduction to Music Therapy 3 crs.

MT 110 Guitar Skills I 2 crs.

7-14 crs.

Also offered is BIO 164 Anatomy I (3 crs)

Winter


MU 124 Vocal Skills 2 crs.

MU 125 Diatonic Musical Language I 2 crs.

MU 135 Diatonic Aural Skills I 2 crs.

MU 150 Diatonic Keyboard Skills I 1 cr.



MT 111 Guitar Skills II 2 crs.

MT 120 Percussion Methods and Proficiency 2 crs.

MT 201 Music in Recreation and Special Education 3 crs.

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BIO 161 Physiology of Controlling Stress & Tension (3 crs) every Winter/Summer

Spring


MU 126 Diatonic Musical Language II 2 crs.

MU 136 Diatonic Aural Skills II 2 crs.

MU 151 Diatonic Keyboard Skills II 1 cr.



PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology 3 crs.

10 crs.

Summer

Option of BIO 161 Physiology of Controlling Stress & Tension (3 crs)

Second Year

Fall


MU 225 Chromatic Musical Language I 2 crs.

MU 235 Chromatic Aural Skills I 2 crs.

MU 250 Chromatic Keyboard Skills I 1 cr.

MU 261 Global Music 3 crs.



MT 285 Introduction to the Clinical Experience 1 cr.

9 crs.

Winter


MU 226 Chromatic Musical Language II 2 crs.

MU 236 Chromatic Aural Skills II 2 crs.

MU 251 Chromatic Keyboard Skills II 1 cr.

MU 262 Introduction to Western Music 3 crs.



MT 286 Beginning Practicum and Seminar I 2 cr.

PSY 336 Abnormal Psychology 3 crs.

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Spring


MU 221 Introduction to Music Technology 2 crs.

MU 227 Formal Analysis 2 2 crs.

MU 237 Improvisation Workshop 2 crs.


MU 299 Upper-Level Gateway 0 crs.


MT 252 Advanced Keyboard for Music Therapists 1 cr.

MT 287 Beginning Practicum and Seminar II 2 crs.

PSY 362 Counseling Theories and Strategies: Level One (also Fall) 3 crs.

14 crs.

Third Year

Fall

ENS 300 Small Ensemble 1 cr.



MU 341 Introduction to Conducting 2 crs.

MU 361 Music Literature I: Before 1600 3 crs.


MT 385 Intermediate Practicum and Seminar 1 cr.

MT 302 Methods I 3 crs.

MT 311 Clinical Improvisation 2 crs.

14 crs.

Also PSY 362 is offered Fall term

Winter



MU 362 Music Literature II: 1600-1820 3 crs.



MT 303 Methods II 3 crs.

HMS 375 Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions (or Winter 4th year) 3 crs.

12 crs.


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Spring



MU 363 Music Literature III: After 1820 3 crs.


MT 312 Songwriting in Music Therapy 2 crs.


MT 402 Methods III 3 cr.

11 crs.

Fourth Year

Fall


MT 410 Psychology of Music 3 crs.

MT 485 Advanced Practicum and Seminar 1 cr.

Elective 3 cr.

MTH 251 Basic Statistics 3 crs.

10 crs.

Winter


MT 413 Research Methods 4 crs.


MT 310 Movement and Music Therapy 1 cr.

PSY 328 Developmental Psychology or PSY 363 Child and Adolescent Psychology

3 crs.

9 crs.

Spring


MT 490 Music Therapy Capstone Project 1 cr.

MT 320 Music Therapy Ensemble 1 cr.

BIO 164 Human Anatomy I 4 crs

Elective 3 crs

10 crs.

Summer

MT 494 Internship in Music Therapy 2 crs.

2 crs.

TOTAL 141 cr.


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Path to Degree: Bachelor of Music Therapy

Two Year Completion Plan

Summary of degree requirements:

Major including Human Sciences requirements: 77 crs.

Coursework in the Major

First Year

Fall

MT 100 Introduction to Music Therapy 3

MU 110 Music Theory Fundamentals (guitar majors need to take credit

elsewhere) 2

MT 285 Introduction to the Clinical Experience 1

PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology 3

MTH 251 Statistics (online course offered every term, including summer) 3

12 credits

Winter

MT 111 Guitar Skills II 2

MT 120 Percussion Methods and Proficiency 2

MT 201 Music in Recreation & Special Education 3

MT 286 Beginning Practicum & Seminar I 2

PSY 336 Abnormal Psychology 3

BIO 161 Physiology of Controlling Stress (also offered summer) 3

15 credits

BIO 161 Physiology of Controlling Stress & Tension (3 crs) every Winter/Summer

Spring

MT 287 Beginning Practicum & Seminar II 2

MT 252 Advanced Keyboard 1

MT 312 Songwriting 2

PSY 362 Counseling Theories & Strategies: Level 1 3

BIO 164 Human Anatomy (also offered fall) 4

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Summer

3 PSY 328 Developmental or PSY 363 Child/Adolescent Psychology (also offered

Winter)

HMS 373 Issues & Ethics in the Helping Professions (also offered Winter) 3

6 credits

Second Year

Fall

MT 385 Intermediate Practicum & Seminar (double up on sites) 2

MT 302 Methods of Music Therapy I 3

MT 311 Clinical Improvisation 2

MT 410 Counseling Theories & Strategies: Level 1 3

10 credits

Winter

MT 385 Intermediate Practicum & Seminar 1

MT 411 Research Methods 4

MT 485 Advanced Practicum & Seminar 1

MT 303 Methods of Music Therapy II 3

MT 310 Movement & Music Therapy 1

PSY 328 Developmental or PSY 363 Child/Adolescent Psychology (also offered

Summer) 3

13 credits

Spring

MT 485 Advanced Practicum & Seminar (double up) 2

MT 490 Senior Project for Music Therapy 1

MT 320 Music Therapy Ensemble 1

MT 402 Methods of Music Therapy III 3

Elective 3

10 credits

POST COURSEWORK...

MT 494 Internship 1

MT 494 Internship 1

2 credits

TOTAL 77 credits


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MT 270: Clinical Keyboard Proficiency Student Name:_________________________________________ Term:___________________________ Principal Instrument: ________________________________________ Accompaniment on Keyboard _____Prepared Accompaniment _____Piece 1 (accompany self as you sing): Passed/ Notes____________________________ _____Piece 2 Passed/ Notes____________________________ (accompany “client” as he/she sings. Choose or adjust to appropriate key): _____Accompaniment Styles _____Choose one clinical repertoire piece and demonstrate two contrasting accompaniment styles with that piece. _____Piece: _____Style One: Passed/ Notes__________________________________ _____Style Two: Passed/ Notes__________________________________ _____Harmonize folk-song: Passed/ Notes__________________________________ _____Harmonize lead-sheet: Passed/ Notes__________________________________ _____Transpose chords and melody of a clinical repertoire piece to at least two different keys.

Passed/ Notes__________________________________ Clinical Improvisation on Keyboard _____Improvise with “client” in two contrasting musical styles. Styles can include: pentatonic or modal improvisation as well as genre specific styles (i.e. country, rock and roll, Latin, etc.) _____Musical Style 1: Passed/ Notes____________________________ _____Musical Style 2: Passed/ Notes____________________________ _____Demonstrate ability to both lead and follow the “client” in an improvisation with appropriate keyboard support. Passed/ Notes____________________________ _____Write a simple blues chorus to play/sing with “client” (student plays): Passed/ Notes____________________________ Sight-reading Piece____________________________Passed/ Notes____________________________ Clinical Repertoire (student's choice, please choose repertoire that reflects a minimum of three different populations)


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Piece 1: ___________________________ Population/ Age Group ___________ Memorized? (Y/N) Passed/ Notes___________________ Piece 2: ___________________________ Population/ Age Group ___________ Memorized? (Y/N) Passed/ Notes___________________ Piece 3: ___________________________ Population/ Age Group ___________ Memorized? (Y/N) Passed/ Notes___________________ Piece 4: ___________________________ Population/ Age Group ___________ Memorized? (Y/N) Passed/ Notes___________________ Piece 5: ___________________________ Population/ Age Group ___________ Memorized? (Y/N) Passed/ Notes___________________ Proficiency Grade: P NP Date passed:____________________ Signatures Assessor:______________________________ Date: ______________________________ Student: ______________________________ Date: ______________________________


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MT 274: Guitar Proficiency Student Name:______________________________Principal Instrument:_________________________ From the AMTA Professional Competencies: 5. Guitar Skills 5.1 Accompany self and ensembles proficiently. 5.2 Employ simple strumming and finger picking techniques. 5.3 Tune guitar using standard and other tunings. 5.4 Perform a basic repertoire of traditional, folk, and popular songs with or without printed music. 5.5 Harmonize and transpose simple compositions in several keys. Tuning: Passed/ Note: Tune Guitar in Standard Tuning ________________________________

Tune Guitar in Alternate Tuning open chord, Drop D, DADGAD) ________________________________ Chordal Proficiency: Perform I-IV-V7-I chord progressions in A,C,D,E,G, a, e, d ________________________________

Harmonize a clinical repertoire melody at sight (5M, 3m keys) ________________________________

Play a 12-bar blues chord progression in one key of your choice ________________________________

Right Hand Technique: Demonstrate simple strumming patterns (3/4, 4/4, 6/8) ________________________________

Finger-styles (arpeggio) accompaniment style in 3 meters ________________________________

Transposition: Use capo in the 1st 5 frets and identify chords ________________________________

Transpose simple songs at sight into any of the 5 M keys ________________________________

Repertoire: Sing and accompany from memory 2 songs (chosen by faculty) from your repertoire list (15).

Clinical Repertoire must include traditional (hymns, patriotic), folk, & popular songs Attach Clinical Repertoire list

Improvise: Improvise music to accompany statement or movement provided by instructor _______________ Proficiency Grade P NP Date: __________ Student Signature: _____________________________Faculty Signature: _________________________


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Marylhurst Music Therapy Student Ethics Code of Conduct Preamble This Code of Conduct is applicable to all those enrolled as a music therapy student at Marylhurst University. It was modeled after the American Music Therapy Association’s Code of Ethics and incorporates items from the Association for Music and Imagery’s Code for Ethical Conduct. We shall not use our positions or relationships, nor permit ourselves or our services to be used by others for purposes inconsistent with the principles set forth in this document. Upholding our right to freedom of inquiry and communication, we accept the responsibilities inherent in such freedom: competency, objectivity, consistency, integrity, and continual concern for the best interests of society and our future profession. Therefore, we collectively and individually affirm the following declarations of conduct. 1.0 Educational Competence and Responsibilities 1.1 Performance of duties 1.1.1 The MT STUDENT will perform only those duties for which he/she has been adequately trained, not engaging outside his/her area of competence. 1.1.2 The MT Student will perform all music therapy services under the direct supervision of an MT-BC as arranged by the Marylhurst University Music Therapy Clinical Coordinator. 1.2 The MT STUDENT will state his/her qualifications, titles, and professional affiliation(s) accurately. 1.3 The MT Student will refrain from calling any of their professional or volunteer activities that are not associated with the Marylhurst University Music Therapy Program “music therapy”. 1.4 The MT STUDENT will assist the public in identifying competent and qualified music therapists and will discourage the misuse and incompetent practice of music therapy. 1.5 The MT STUDENT is aware of personal limitations, problems, and values that might interfere with his/her educational and clinical work and, at an early stage, will take whatever action is necessary (i.e., seeking professional help, limiting or discontinuing work with clients, etc.) to ensure that services to clients are not affected by these limitations and problems. 1.6 The MT STUDENT respects the rights of others to hold values, attitudes, and opinions that differ from his/her own. 1.7 The MT STUDENT does not engage in sexual harassment (as defined by U.S. law). 1.8 The MT STUDENT accords sexual harassment grievants and respondents dignity and respect, and does not base decisions solely upon their having made, or having been the subject of, sexual harassment charges. 1.9 The MT STUDENT behaves with integrity, honesty, fairness, and respect for others.


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2.0 General Standards 2.1 The MT STUDENT will strive for the highest standards in his/her work. 2.2 Moral and Legal Standards 2.2.1 The MT STUDENT respects the social and moral expectations of the community in which he/she works. The MT STUDENT is aware that standards of behavior are a personal matter as they are for other citizens, except as they may concern the fulfillment of professional duties or influence the public attitude and trust towards the profession. .2.2 The MT STUDENT refuses to participate in activities that are illegal or inhumane, that violate the civil rights of others, or that discriminate against individuals based upon race, ethnicity, language, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, socioeconomic status, or political affiliation. In addition, the MT STUDENT works to eliminate the effect on his or her work of biases based upon these factors. 2.3 The MT Student will adhere to all policies including, but not limited to those listed in: the Marylhurst University Student Handbook, individual course syllabi, the Music Department Handbook, and the Music Therapy Student Handbook. 3.0 Relationships with Clients/Students/Research Subjects 3.1 The welfare of the client will be of utmost importance to the MT STUDENT. 3.2 The MT STUDENT will protect the rights of the individuals with whom he/she works. These rights will include, but are not limited to the following:

right to safety; right to dignity; legal and civil rights; right to treatment; right to self-determination; right to respect; and right to participate in treatment decisions.

3.3 The MT STUDENT will not discriminate in relationships with clients/students/research subjects because of race, ethnicity, language, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, socioeconomic status or political affiliation. 3.4 The MT STUDENT will not exploit clients/students/research subjects sexually, physically, financially or emotionally.


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3.5 The MT STUDENT will not enter into dual relationships with clients/students/research subjects and will avoid those situations that interfere with professional judgment or objectivity (e.g., those involving competitive and/or conflicting interests) in their relationships. 3.6 The MT STUDENT will exert caution in predicting the results of services offered, although a reasonable statement of prognosis and/or progress may be made. The MT STUDENT will make only those claims to clients concerning the efficacy of services that would be willingly submitted for professional scrutiny through peer review, publication in a professional journal, or documentation in the client's record. 3.7 The MT STUDENT will offer music therapy services only in the context of a practicum relationship and in a setting which insures safety and protection for both client and therapist. The MT STUDENT will avoid deception in representations of music therapy to the public. 3.8 The MT STUDENT will inform the client and/or guardian as to the purpose, nature, and effects of assessment and treatment. 3.9 The MT STUDENT will use every available resource to serve the client best. 3.10 Confidentiality 3.10.1 The MT STUDENT protects the confidentiality of information obtained in the course of education, supervision, and/or research. 3.10.2 In compliance with federal, state and local regulations and organizational policies and procedures, confidential information may be revealed under circumstances which include but are not limited to: a. when, under careful deliberation, it is decided that society, the client, or other individuals appear to be in imminent danger. In this situation, information may be shared only with the appropriate authorities, professionals or others. The client is made aware of this when possible and if reasonable. b. when other professionals within a facility or agency are directly related with the case or situation. c. when the client consents to the releasing of confidential information. 3.10.3 The MT STUDENT informs clients of the limits of confidentiality prior to beginning treatment. 3.10.4 The MT STUDENT disguises the identity of the client in the presentation of case materials for research and teaching. Client or guardian consent is obtained, with full disclosure of the intended use of the material. 3.10.5 All forms of individually identifiable client information, including, but not limited to verbal, written, electronic, pictorial, and audio or video recordings will be acquired with informed client or guardian consent and will be maintained in a confidential manner by the MT STUDENT. Also, adequate security will be exercised in the preservation and ultimate disposition of these records.


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3.10.6 Information obtained in the course of evaluating services, consulting, supervision, peer review, and quality assurance procedures will be kept confidential. 4.0 Relationships with Colleagues 4.1 The MT STUDENT acts with integrity in regard to colleagues in music therapy and other professions and will cooperate with them whenever appropriate. 4.2 The MT STUDENT will attempt to establish harmonious relations with members from other professions and professional organizations and will not damage the professional reputation or practice of others. 4.3 The MT STUDENT will share with other members of the treatment team information concerning evaluative and therapeutic goals and procedures used. 5.0 Relationship with Marylhurst University 5.1 The MT STUDENT will observe the regulations, policies, and procedures of Marylhurst University. 5.2 The MT STUDENT will inform Marylhurst University Music Therapy Faculty of conditions that may limit the effectiveness of the services being rendered. 5.3 When representing Marylhurst University, the MT STUDENT will differentiate personal views from those of the profession, the university, and the agency. 5.4 The MT STUDENT will provide services in an ethical manner and will protect the property, integrity, and reputation of Marylhurst University. 5.5 The MT STUDENT will utilize the Marylhurst University's facilities and resources only as authorized. 6.0 Responsibility to Community/Public 6.1 The MT STUDENT will strive to increase public awareness of music therapy. 7.0 Responsibility to Self 7.1 The MT STUDENT will continue their self-growth by engaging in personal therapy for personal or professional reasons as needed, understanding that this will help to prevent their own needs from interfering with serving the needs of clients, fellow students, or research participants. 7.2 The MT STUDENT will refrain from attending classes or practicum under the influence of mood altering substances (i.e. drugs and alcohol). Any student whose behavior suggests to the supervisor or instructor that the individual may be impaired due to alcohol or drug use will be dismissed from the site/class that day and risks dismissal from the program. 8.0 Research 8.1 The MT STUDENT establishes a precise agreement with research subjects prior to their participation in the study. In this agreement, the responsibilities and rights of all parties are explained, and written consent is obtained. The MT STUDENT explains all aspects of the research that might influence the


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subject's willingness to participate, including all possible risks and benefits. The MT STUDENT will avoid any deception in research. 8.2 Participation of subjects in music therapy research will be voluntary. Appropriate authorization will be obtained both from the subjects involved (or specified guardians) and the facility. The subject is free to refuse to participate or to withdraw from the research at any time without penalty or loss of services. 8.3 The MT STUDENT is ultimately responsible for protecting the welfare of the research subjects, both during and after the study, in the event of aftereffects, and will take all precautions to avoid injurious psychological, physical, or social effects to the subjects. 8.4 The MT STUDENT will store research data in a secure location accessible only to the researcher. The researcher will determine a set period of time after completion of the study by which all research data must be shredded or erased. 8.5 The MT STUDENT will be competent in his/her research efforts, being cognizant of his/her limits. 8.6 The MT STUDENT will present his/her findings without distortion and in a manner that will not be misleading. 8.7 Publication Credit 8.7.1 Credit is assigned only to those who have contributed to a publication, in proportion to their contribution. 8.7.2 Major contributions of a professional nature made by several persons to a common project will be recognized by joint authorship. 8.7.3 Minor contributions such as editing or advising, will be recognized in footnotes or in an introductory statement. 8.7.4 Acknowledgment through specific citations will be made for unpublished as well as published material that has directly influenced the research or writing. 8.7.5 The MT STUDENT who compiles and edits for publication the contribution of others will publish the symposium or report under the title of the committee or symposium, with the therapist's name appearing as chairperson or editor among those of the other contributors or committee members. 9.0 Fees and Commercial Activities 9.1 The MT STUDENT will not engage in commercial activities that conflict with responsibilities to clients or colleagues. 9.2 The materials or products dispensed to clients should be in the client's best interest, with the client's having the freedom of choice. The MT STUDENT will not profit from the sale of equipment/materials to clients. 9.3 The MT STUDENT will not profit from the delivery of music therapy services.


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10.0 Announcing Services 10.1 The MT STUDENT will adhere to professional rather than commercial standards in making known his or her availability for professional services. The MT STUDENT will offer music therapy services only in a manner that neither discredits the profession nor decreases the trust of the public in the profession. 10.2 The MT STUDENT will not solicit clients. 10.3 The MT STUDENT will make every effort to ensure that public information materials are accurate and complete in reference to professional services and facilities. 10.4 The MT STUDENT will avoid the following in announcing services: misleading or deceptive advertising, misrepresentation of specialty, guarantees or false expectations. 11.0 Implementation of the Code of Conduct 11.1 Confronting Ethical Issues 11.1.1 MT STUDENT's have an obligation to be familiar with this Code of Conduct. 11.1.2 When a MT STUDENT is uncertain whether a particular situation or course of action would violate this Code of Ethics, the MT STUDENT should consult with a Marylhurst University Music Therapy Faculty member. 11.1.3 A MT STUDENT will not disobey this code, even when asked to do so by his/her employer/supervisor/client/fellow student. 11.1.4 The MT STUDENT has an obligation to report ethical violations of this Code by other MT Student’s to a member of the Marylhurst University Music Therapy Faculty. 11.1.5 The MT STUDENT does not report or encourage reporting of ethics grievances that are frivolous and are intended to harm the respondent rather than to protect the public and preserve the integrity of the field of music therapy. 11.1.6 The MT STUDENT cooperates in ethics investigations, proceedings, and hearings. Failure to cooperate is, itself, an ethics violation. 11.1.7 Grievances may be reported by any individual or group who has witnessed an apparent ethical violation by a Music Therapy Student.


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AMTA Professional Role/Ethics

Music therapy interns and Fieldwork students will be privileged to confidential information regarding

both clients and supervisors. It is therefore important to emphasize at this time the need for each

student to demonstrate confidentiality in all aspects of his/her performance in music therapy education

and clinical training. This behavior will be essential in demonstrating the following AMTA Professional

Competencies:

21.1 Adhere to professional code of ethics 21.2 Interpret and apply ethical standards of the music therapy profession. 21.3 Adhere to professional standards of clinical practice.

To facilitate and expedite communication and feedback between students, professors and on-site

supervisors, the personal home phone numbers and emails of professors and supervisors may be given

to students. Under no circumstances is this personal contact information to be shared by the student

with anyone other than a Marylhurst music therapy intern or fieldwork student. If a student

inappropriately shares personal confidential information, it will be considered a violation of these ethics

and the student will receive a failing grade for the Professional Role section of the AMTA Competencies

Evaluation.

AMTA Professional Competencies AMTA Standards of Clinical Practice

http://www.musictherapy.org/about/competencies/

http://www.musictherapy.org/about/standards/


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REQUIRED SIGNATURES I, ___________________________________________ (print name clearly) have read and understand the above Marylhurst Music Therapy Handbook, inclusive of Student Code of Conduct professional guidelines, and agree to abide by the requirements set forth here. By signing below, I agree to:

A. Conduct myself in accordance with the highest principles and ideals of ethical, moral, and professional behavior.

B. conduct myself with honesty and integrity in all that I do, to respect and honor the dignity of all individuals with whom I work, and to take personal responsibility for my own actions.

C. strive to be of benefit to those with whom I work and to take care to do no harm.

D. avoid participation in all activities that are illegal, inhumane, or immoral.

E. conduct myself in accordance with the above listed Marylhurst Music Therapy Student Code of Conduct.

Print name: _____________________________________________________

Signature: _____________________________________________________

Date: _____________________________________________________

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