Music therapy internship

This internship requires enormous flexibility, as the nature of the medical setting is inherently unstructured and unpredictable. Furthermore, outstanding musical skills, especially in the areas of voice and guitar, are crucial to the success of the candidate. Please consider these requirements before applying.

To be considered for a music therapy internship at Children’s Health, the candidate will be required to meet the following criteria:

• 3.0 cumulative GPA

• Enrollment in a university music therapy program accredited by the American Music Therapy Association

• Successful completion of the music therapy coursework at the university prior to beginning the internship

• Attendance at a university that is willing and able to enter into a contractual agreement with Children’s Health in a timely manner

• Completion of 3 different practicum experiences with at least one working with children and a minimum of 180 total pre-internship hours

• Demonstration of ability to sing accurately and on pitch, both a cappella and while playing on an accompanying instrument

• Demonstration of ability to transpose a simple tune in three keys, using the I, IV, V chords on piano and/or guitar

• Basic knowledge of child development (motor, language, social, emotional)

In addition to the online application, you must submit three letters of reference from non-relatives. These letters should address your clinical, communication and musical skills. At least one of the letters should be from your academic professor including a statement of your eligibility to begin an internship.

These letters must be emailed directly by the person completing the letter to mtinternship@childrens.com.

Please contact Karen Norris with questions or for more information.