Chapter 4 Lathom-Radocy Flashcards
What is Chapter 4 about?
The development of Music Therapy as an organized profession
Who was Eva Augusta Vescelius?
Eva Vescelius was a trained singer who performed and created a personal theory of music therapy. She offered a course in “musico-therapy”. She founded the National Therapeutic Society of New York City in 1903.
Who was Isa Maud Ilsen?
Isa Maud Ilsen lectured with Margaret Anderson on “musico-therapy” at Columbia University, and used music therapy to treat people with mental illness, mental retardation, and terminal illnesses. She worked with American and Canadian soldiers in WW1. She founded the National Association for Music in Hospitals in 1926.
Who was Harriet Ayer Seymour?
Seymour worked with Eva Vescelius and veterans of WW!. She became active in bringing music to New York hospitals and the Federal Music Project of the Works Project Administration which brought music to prisons. She published An Instruction Course in the Use and Practice of Music Therapy.
Who was Margaret Anderson?
A pianist in 1919 who provided music therapy to Canadian soldiers during WW1, and offered the first university courses in music therapy at Columbia University in New York. She focused on practical ways of using music to help patients with neuropsychiatric problems or orthopedic injuries.
Who was Willem van de Wall?
Van de Wall lectured at Columbia University, was a professional harpist with the MET Opera House, the New York Symphony, and the Marine Band. Van de Wall established a music therapy program at Pennylvania’s Allentown State Hospital for Mental Diseases. He wrote, “Music in Institutions” and “Music in Hospitals”.
Who was Ira Altshuler?
Dr. Ira Altshuler founding another music therapy program at Detroit’s Eloise Hospital in Michigan, as a Harvard graduate. He developed the Iso principle in 1948.
What happened following WW2?
In 1943, music became part of the Army’s Reconditioning Program, which was a model program, goal-directed, specifically prescribed music activities involving active participation. Requests from hospitals for more music therapy promoted the development of college-degree programs in music therapy. The first graduate music therapy program was established by Dr. E Thayer Gaston (the father of music therapy).
What is MTNA?
One of three professional music associations established in the 1940s - the Music Teachers National Association. Strongly supported Music Therapy.
What is MENC?
One of three professional music associations established in the 1940s - the Music Educators National Conference
What is NMC?
One of three professional music associations established in the 1940s - the National Music Council
What is NAMT?
The National Association for Music Therapy founded in New York City on June 2nd, 1950. The association’s purpose was “the progressive development of the use of music to accomplish therapeutic aims and the advancement of training, education, and research in the music therapy profession”. Two publications were established, the Journal of Music Therapy and Music Therapy Perspectives.
What is AAMT?
The second professional Music Therapy organization established in 1971 in New York City who had philosophical differences with NAMT. It offered more flexibility in terms of internship and training, but the goals were relatively similar to NAMT. Publications included: Music Therapy International Report and The International Newsletter of Music Therapy.
What is AMTA?
The American Music Therapy Association. In 1998 both previous Music Therapy Associations overwhelmingly voted to join and form AMTA. Publications include: The Journal of Music Therapy, Music Therapy Perspectives, Music Therapy Matters, and the Journal of Music Therapy.
What is the CBMT?
The Certification Board for Music Therapists. Established in 1986, its function is to set rules and regulations for obtaining and maintaining a specific, voluntary credential.
