Handbooks, encylopedias, handbooks, and other reference books from all academic disciplines. The online version of the Harvard Dictionary of Music can be found in this collection.
Online library of music reference sources that includes: Grove Music Online An essential source for all topics related to music and musicians. It is a comprehensive collection of the Grove Dictionary, Oxford Companion to Music, Oxford Dictionary of Music, and Encyclopedia of Popular Music. SU library also keeps older versions of the Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians in reference and circulating collections.
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Receptive Music Therapy (2nd ed) by Katrina McFerran; Denise GrockeThe second edition of Receptive Music Therapy builds on the foundations of the first but provides a completely new rendition, replete with examples from contemporary practices and recognising the value of online music therapy experiences. Learn how music therapists select music from a wide range of diverse musical styles through both collaborative decision making and client-led approaches. Methods include focused music listening, playlist construction, lyric analysis, relaxation, music and imagery along with fundamental principles for receptive music therapy.
Publication Date: 2022
Music Therapy in a Multicultural Context by Melita Belgrave & Seung-A Kim (editors)Music therapy professionals work with diverse population groups, and this book provides therapists, and those in training, with the tools to integrate understanding of different cultural and social identities into their practice. Topics addressed include heritage, age, location, identity and health beliefs, and how to understand the dynamics of the variety of different cultures which music therapists will encounter in the course of their practice. Each chapter is written by an expert on a topic of personal interest in music therapy, explored through a multicultural lens. The chapters include anecdotes, case studies, and practical activities to try, while encouraging the reader to reflect on their own identity as a music therapist. This book is essential reading for all music therapy professionals wanting to practice in a culturally-informed manner, and respect the needs, contributions and strengths of every client.
Publication Date: 2020
Advanced Methods of Music Therapy Practice by Nicki S. CohenAnalytical Music Therapy, The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music, Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy, and Vocal Psychotherapy are commonly studied and in conjunction with music therapy. This book examines the development of these four advanced methods of music therapy practice in relation to each other, and explores their impact on the development of the music therapy profession.
Publication Date: 2017
Pediatric Music Therapy by Wanda B. Lathom-RadocyThe book includes relevant medical, psychological, and developmental information to help service providers and parents to understand children with disabilities. In this revised edition, the author has updated or eliminated some of the medical information and added more related music therapy literature.