Date of Award

7-2006

Degree Name

Master of Music

Department

Music

First Advisor

Brian L. Wilson

Second Advisor

Dr. David S. Smith

Third Advisor

Edward C. Roth

Access Setting

Masters Thesis-Open Access

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine music therapist' perception of the efficacy of music therapy interventions for clients with Williams syndrome. By surveying music therapists who have clinical experience with individuals with Williams syndrome, this study attempted to gather following information: (a) music therapists' perception of the efficacy of music therapy (b) predominant technique or approach (c) predominant goals (d) collaboration with other professionals and (e) the referral sources for music therapy. The results indicated that music therapists lack information and experience working with the Williams syndrome population. However, many of the participants who had worked with individuals with Williams syndrome saw music therapy as an effective tool to support this population.

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Music Therapy Commons

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