Better Together: Interprofessional Collaborations between Music Educators and Music Therapists

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of the potential benefits of interprofessional collaboration between music educators and music therapists in elementary and high school settings. An overview of the role of interprofessional collaboration is shared, followed by a discussion of potential gains specific to collaboration between music educators and music therapists. Examples of various interprofessional programs implemented in the school system are noted alongside suggestions for developing future collaborations between these fields.