Music therapist vs music educator

Differences between music therapist and music educator duties and responsibilities

Music therapist example responsibilities.

• Manage the entire SNF and Alzheimer's unit caseload.
• Provide individual music therapy services in coordination with in-house hospice organization and participate in hospice interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide individual music interventions for patients on sub-acute, rehabilitation to meet specific needs during short term hospital stay.
• Develop and implement music therapy interventions to patients of all ages and abilities in an ever-changing behavioral health setting.
• Design interventions to stimulate cognition, empower emotional expression, and promote engagement in group activities for clients diagnose with dementia.
• Participate in IEP meetings and quarterly evaluation meetings with parents.
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Music educator example responsibilities.

• Manage revolving caseload of students with IEP team including initials, transfer placements, manifestation determinations.
• Play for several pit orchestras for drama productions.
• Incorporate the teaching philosophies of Orff, Kodaly and Dalcroze.
• Provide vocal instruction for drama students with singing roles in the yearly school musical.
• General music classes in singing, folk dancing, Orff instruments, and music literacy through a multicultural and interdisciplinary program.
• Design PowerPoint presentations enhancing educational environment.
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