Better Together: Interprofessional Collaborations between Music Educators and Music Therapists

Authors

  • Amy Clements-Cortes Managing Editor, Music and Medicine Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Faculty of Music
  • Hope Pascoe
  • Nicholas Bridi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47513/mmd.v15i1.900

Keywords:

Interprofessional collaboration, music therapy, music educators, education

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.

Published

2023-01-30

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Section

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