West Chester University Music Therapy Program

West Chester University Music Therapy Program Welcome to the FB Page of the Music Therapy program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania!

Music Therapy Faculty Members:
Dr. Eun Sil Suh, PhD., KCMT, MT-BC (Program Director)
Christina O'Brien, ABD, MT-BC, LPC (Clinical Training Coordinator)
Dr. Angela Guerriero, PhD., MT-BC
Ian Vereen, MA, MT-BC, NMT

The Wells School of Music Mission Statement: The mission of the Wells School of Music is to provide an inclusive, world-class education by engaging students in diverse and evolving degre

e programs that further artistic excellence and help students become valuable contributors to a greater society. The Wells School of Music Vision Statement: The Wells School of music will continue to develop quality and innovative programs to ensure student success. We will strive to build our standing as a cultural resource that begins in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and extends throughout the Nation. Through performance and scholarship at the highest levels, our faculty will build National and International reputations that reflect on and contribute to the university community. As respected musicians, scholars, composers, performers, educators, and music therapists, our graduates will enter their respective fields with an entrepreneurial spirit that will foster innovation to meet the ever-changing landscape in the world of music.

08/24/2026

Starting on Monday at 2 PM EST, join members of the West Chester UniversityMusic Therapy Team for the Music, Connection, and Well-Being Workshop. 🎹

Each session will provide opportunities to engage with music while supporting relaxation, emotional expression, connection, and overall well-being. No musical experience is needed. Just come as you are and experience the supportive power of music.

📲 Follow the link in bio to sign up: https://bit.ly/45siVe9

The all-star WCU team... Cross-Cultural Collaborators!Today at the WCMT in Bologna, Italy, Dr. Suh, Prof. Vereen, & Dr. ...
07/11/2026

The all-star WCU team... Cross-Cultural Collaborators!

Today at the WCMT in Bologna, Italy, Dr. Suh, Prof. Vereen, & Dr. O'Brien presented their upcoming research with the presentation... Connecting Borders Through Rhythm: A Cross-Cultural Examination of Percussion-Based Interventions to Reduce Aggression and Enhance Social-Emotional Development in Adolescents.

Drum on! RAMS UP!

Congratulations and best of luck to our music therapy program faculty, Dr. Eun Sil Suh, Dr. Christina D. O'Brien, & Prof...
07/06/2026

Congratulations and best of luck to our music therapy program faculty, Dr. Eun Sil Suh, Dr. Christina D. O'Brien, & Professor Ian Vereen presenting at the World Federation of Music Therapy World Congress of Music Therapy in Bologna, Italy, this week!

Dr. Suh (PI, PASSHE FPDC recipient), Dr. O'Brien, & Prof. Vereen, along with SMT Caitlin Biddle will present a workshop on their drumming research project: Development and Preliminary Evaluation of the Therapeutic Percussion for Executive Function and Social-Emotional Learning (TP-EFSEL) Protocol for Children with Executive Functioning and Pro-Social Challenges Development and Preliminary Evaluation of the Therapeutic Percussion for Executive Function and Social-Emotional Learning (TP-EFSEL) Protocol for Children with Executive Functioning and Pro-Social Challenges.

Dr. O'Brien will also present a workshop on her work with carceral youth titled "Listening from the Inside: Creative Healing within Juvenile Detention."

We wish them safe travels and wonderful presentations this week!

07/05/2026

I'm pleased to share that the Music Therapy Practice Act passed the Pennsylvania State House.

Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and I have been working on this legislation for some time to appropriately define a certified music therapist in state law. This way we can place safeguards for these professionals and help ensure more residents can access this care that can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ease pain, and improve communication and social skills.

I am grateful for all the legislators and advocates, including the Music Therapy PA State Task Force who got us to this point, and I will be continuing our work to ensure this bill comes to a vote in the Senate.

Attention all music therapy undergraduate students in the U.S. at AMTA-accredited programs!Our SMT Seung Mee Baak is con...
06/02/2026

Attention all music therapy undergraduate students in the U.S. at AMTA-accredited programs!

Our SMT Seung Mee Baak is conducting a research study and needs your help! Please consider sharing and offering your insight about Imposter Phenomenon as an undergraduate music therapy student.

Scan the QR code or use the link below!
https://wcupa.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QNIPD5yP1LeiOy

Take a listen to this awesome podcast episode about music therapy licensure with Madison and Dr. Hahna, partnered with P...
05/21/2026

Take a listen to this awesome podcast episode about music therapy licensure with Madison and Dr. Hahna, partnered with PMEA!

We just released a new Take Note podcast and we're talking about music therapy in Pennsylvania. Dr. Nicole Hahna and Madison Frank join us to talk about music therapy and the push for licensure in Pennsylvania.

Find Take Note in your favorite podcast app or at www.PMEA.net/takenote

Congratulations to our GLR colleagues in Minnesota for passing their MT licensure bill!Now, PA has to follow! KEEP MUSIC...
05/17/2026

Congratulations to our GLR colleagues in Minnesota for passing their MT licensure bill!

Now, PA has to follow!

KEEP MUSIC THERAPISTS IN PENNSYLVANIA!

From our Past-President Todd Schwartzberg...

"Last night, May 16th, 2026 at 9:45 pm, HF 3825, the bill that includes Minnesota Music Therapy Licensure officially PASSED the Minnesota House Floor with overwhelming bipartisan support in a vote of 123-10!

This means that music therapy licensure in Minnesota is now heading to Governor Tim Walz's desk to be signed into law."

Congratulations to the state of Minnesota, the Minnesota Music Therapy State Recognition Task Force, music therapists, colleagues, legislators, families, clients, advocates, organizations, partners, the Minnesota Department of Health, and all others who helped to make this happen!

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Celebrating the end of the semester! 🎶 So proud of all students’ hard work, growth, and dedication this semester. Wishin...
05/12/2026

Celebrating the end of the semester! 🎶 So proud of all students’ hard work, growth, and dedication this semester. Wishing everyone a restful and joyful summer!

05/12/2026

Celebrating the end of the semester with our amazing MPT 240 Fundamentals of Music Therapy students! 🎶 therapy

Congratulations to our class of 2026 graduates!
05/10/2026

Congratulations to our class of 2026 graduates!

Address

817 S. High Street
West Chester, PA
19383

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when West Chester University Music Therapy Program posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category