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University of North Dakota Music Therapy Graduates
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"I am so proud of my UND education. I felt incredibly prepared for internship and working with different people. I was told on more than one occasion by supervisors that I was more prepared then most interns and the experience I had gained during practicum put me a few steps ahead. One thing that I truly appreciate about the UND MT program is the variety of practicum settings and the option to work with as many people as possible. I think that is one of the main things that makes UND's program stand out, because many other schools don't have that option.
"Music Therapy is such a rewarding field. Not many people can legitimately say they love their job like I can. I have seen people accomplish many things through the use of music therapy, including learning how to talk, walk/ move independently, create bonds with peers, and learn basic social skills, such as expanded attention skills, impulse control, and turn taking. Everyday is a new surprise, I learn something new with every session and client. I am proud to tell people I am a music therapist and explain what I do, and it's fun to see their reactions and how interesting they find it."
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Cami Schell, MT-BC, NMT
Metro Music Therapy, Inc.
Denver, Colorado
Class of 2008 |
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"UND's Music Therapy program offers incredible one-on-one supervision in a variety of practica settings. Each of my supervisors had their own unique style, and as such brought many different angles and views on music therapy and its practice to each of my placements. I had opportunities to work with a variety of populations and locations, some of which I find myself working in and applying what I learned at UND to this day.
"Music Therapy provides me with the means to reach people through music. I have always been a music-lover, and before I found MT, I shared this love through writing and performance, but being a music therapist provides me with more tools to make a substantial difference in someone's life through something universally attainable. Melody and rhythm go so much deeper than we often realize: Music is part of our daily routines, our memories, our cultures, even our bodies! I love helping people use those connections inherent in each of us to become healthier, happier individuals." |
Natasha Yearwood, MT-BC
Private Practice
Grand Forks, ND
Class of 2008 |
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The music therapy program at UND provided me with the necessary education needed to become a private practice music therapist. The professors and staff at UND support music therapy students and acknowledge their specific needs. UND's Music Therapy program is "State of the Art." Professors lend their heart and soul to the students during therapeutic moments, as well as during tough academic times. It trains students to be great therapists, great musicians, and caring people. UND faculty take the time and effort to help each student excel in the area of their choice. Music therapy is a unique blend of learning, problem solving, creating, performing, and changing individual's lives.
Music has always touched my heart in various ways, but it became evident when my grandmother responded to my piano playing in her last hours of life. Music therapy provides an aesthetic sense of pleasure and reward as you enhance and create wonderful moments of enrichment. Music therapy has insipired me as an adult to continue to learn more about myself, as well as to continue education within the professional music therapy association. I always thought of myself owning private music therapy practice, but never thought it was possible in North Dakota. With the help of UND and their professors, it is possible to build and be who you imagine you can be. I have helped children to make their first sounds, speak, listen, dance, enjoy and learn through music. Music therapy is whole-heartedly an incredible job. Sometimes it is difficult, however through music and therapy, the opportunities are endless.
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Emily Wangen, MT-BC
Private Practice
Grand Forks, ND
Class of 2004 |
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