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MELBOURNE CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC

                                      MUSIC THERAPY
                                   ENQUIRER PACK 2020
Thank you for your enquiry about the Master of Music Therapy             in total. If your primary instrument is guitar or voice, you are still
course at the University of Melbourne. Please find information           required to complete all six recordings. The recordings comprise:
below to assist you with your application and preparation for your
audition and interview.                                                  a) 3 contrasting pieces on your primary instrument. These may
                                                                         include a variety of classical, jazz, improvisatory work etc. These
GENERAL INFORMATION                                                      three pieces are expected to be of a high standard as detailed in 2
The music therapy course is offered as a Masters by Coursework for       above. The 3 pieces must be recorded in a single take and must not
local and international applicants and as a Blended Learning course      use audio enhancements or effects.
for interstate applicants.
                                                                         b) 3 popular songs that demonstrate your vocal/singing ability
General information about the course, content, entry                     accompanied by your own guitar playing. Only one song can be an
requirements, fees and application process is available for both         original composition. We understand that some applicants may be
streams at the following website:                                        learning the guitar especially for this interview; however, we
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-            require that you can accompany yourself on guitar at a competent
music-therapy/                                                           level (e.g. demonstrate a minimum of 6 first position chords, ability
                                                                         to play barre chords, and a variety of strumming/picking
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS                                                       techniques. Barre chords are desirable but not essential for
A Bachelor degree is required for entry into the course. In addition,    auditions). The 3 songs must be recorded in a single take.
a tertiary introduction to psychology subject, applicant video           Applications are competitive; therefore, we recommend that you
recordings, references, observations and an interview are included       prepare well in advance to give yourself the best opportunity for
in the application process. All application forms are available          success.
online.
                                                                         The following list offers some suggestions for popular songs you can
1. Psychology pre-requisite
                                                                         include in your application:
Applicants must complete at least 12.5 credit points of psychology       1. Imagine – John Lennon
studies at tertiary level or an equivalent MOOC (Massive Open            2. Learn To Let Go – Kesha
Online Course) from an approved list of suitable subjects                3. If you’re happy and you know it – traditional children’s
(attached). If you find an equivalent unit not on this list, please         song
contact us for approval.                                                 4. Blowin’ in the Wind – Bob Dylan
                                                                         5. Que Sera, Sera – Livingston and Evans
You can apply before completing the psychology prerequisite.             6. Doh a Deer – The Sound of Music
However, an official transcript of the psychology prerequisite must      7. Castle On The Hill – Ed Sheeran
be submitted by January 31 prior to enrolment. It is not possible        8. Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles
to enrol without meeting this prerequisite by the set date.              9. The Gambler – Kenny Rogers
                                                                         10. Hound Dog – Elvis Presley
It is not possible to complete your psychology requirements at the       11. Time after Time – Cyndi Lauper
same time as you are studying music therapy.                             12. One – U2
                                                                         13. Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
There will be no extensions given on the due date for this pre-          14. Perfect – Ed Sheeran
requisite requirement.                                                   15. Dance Monkey – Tones and I
                                                                         16. Memories – Maroon 5
2. Music Skills                                                          Video file size can be reduced 720, 30p and 48kHz/16bit. The two
High level music skills equivalent to AMEB Grade 8 practical and         recordings (3 primary instrument pieces and 3 vocal pieces) must
Grade 5 theory are expected on your primary instrument.                  be edited into a single file for uploading.
Applicants do not need to come from a classical background and
formal certificates/study are not required. However, proficient          Recorded materials are required to be uploaded via the online
technical skills and musicality are expected on your primary             application process through “SlideRoom”. Please visit the webpage
instrument. In addition to your primary instrument, guitar skills and    for more information:
vocal skills are part of the selection process. For guitar, applicants    http://mcm.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-music-
will be expected to demonstrate a variety of accompaniment styles.       therapy/entry-requirements#entry-requirements
For voice, a tuneful sound that is adaptable to different genres is
required.

3. Application recordings
In preparation for the admission interview, all applicants need to
submit the following video recordings to enable an initial
assessment of the applicant’s musicianship. Six pieces are required                                                         Last updated
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4. Observation of a music therapist                                       Late applications and prerequisite transcripts will not be accepted.
Applicants are strongly advised to observe a qualified music              FAQS
therapist prior to the interview. A list of facilities that have agreed   How many music therapists should I observe before my interview?
to take applicants on observation is attached to this document.           We strongly recommend that you observe one music therapist as
Please ensure the RMT completes the observation forms and                 you will be asked to reflect on your experiences and understanding
submits it as per the instructions on the form. Applicants do not         of music therapy in the interview. A list of music therapists who
submit the observation form.                                              have volunteered to host observation visits is attached to this
                                                                          enquirer pack.
5. References
Three references are required on the appropriate referee form:            We also strongly recommend that you try to access books or online
one character reference, one academic reference, and one from a           articles by music therapists so that you can increase your
person who can attest to the applicant’s musical ability. Forms are       understanding of the work and the skills required, and current
                                                                          issues and practices. Voices is an international online music therapy
available via “SlideRoom” via the ‘Apply Now’ button at
                                                                          journal and is an excellent resource www.voices.no/.
https://vcamcm.slideroom.com/#/Login which takes applicants to
                                                                          The Australian Journal of Music Therapy is also open source
the online application portal (CiA). These should be completed by         http://www.austmta.org.au/journal.
persons who have known the applicant for at least one year and
must be sent in by the nominated persons, not by the applicant,           What IT resources do I need to study by Blended Learning?
or they will be disqualified.                                             For the Blended Learning mode of study, subject resources are
                                                                          available online via the University’s “Home Learning Management
6. Short List Review                                                      System” or LMS. You will benefit from having access to broadband
A panel will review applications and video recordings to ensure           internet to support the LMS and live on-line classes.
applications are complete, pre-requisites are met, and
musicianship is at an appropriate standard. Only short-listed             Is there anything else I can do to prepare?
applicants will progress to interview/audition. Applicants who are        Your singing and guitar skills are important. You may want to
not at the required standard will not progress to an interview.           consider some lessons as preparation, or make use of online
Those who do not progress to interview are encouraged to apply            resources such as this guitar class from Berklee College USA:
again the following year.                                                 https://online.berklee.edu/guitar. All students will need a guitar
                                                                          and an iPad for the course.
6. Interview
An interview will be required for all short-listed applicants as part
                                                                          Professor Katrina McFerran has also produced an excellent MOOC
of the selection procedure. This may be conducted locally or by
Zoom for international and interstate applicants. At the interview,       which you may find informative:
applicants will be asked to perform a set song live on voice and          https://www.coursera.org/learn/music-
guitar. Applicants may bring a score and lyric sheet of the set song      life?fbclid=IwAR3i2Tw4VXwGCXPhcAgES82flV4NneETppSyA4tSDe
to the audition if required. Short-listed applicants will be advised      o2EMW-iRqCN2vVZQw
of the set song a week before interviews. You must bring your own
guitar, tuned.                                                            You will also benefit from being proficient with various software
                                                                          packages such as Microsoft Office and recording software such as
In the face-to-face or Zoom interview, applicants will be asked to
                                                                          GarageBand. As part of subject assessments, there are
discuss their interest in the study of music therapy and any relevant
                                                                          assignments that require you to make video and audio recordings
experience. Applicants will answer several questions relating to
understandings of music therapy and observations of music                 of musical material that will need to be uploaded.
therapists. Preferences for on campus or blended learning delivery
and full-time/part-time study should be nominated at this time. The       CLINICAL TRAINING PLACEMENTS IN THE MASTER OF MUSIC
applicant may also have questions to ask that can be answered             THERAPY
during this time.                                                         Students are required to complete 4 clinical training placements
                                                                          over the course of their study and all placements are organised by
FOR UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE UNDERGRADUATES                                the Clinical Training Coordinator. A minimum of 640 hours of
You may have the opportunity to complete either of these units.           placement is required to complete the course and be eligible for
Both can be credited towards the masters of music therapy. Note,          registration with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
these subjects are not equivalent to the psychology prerequisite          Please do not contact music therapists yourself prior to
described above.                                                          commencing the course to ask them to supervise.
Music Psychology: MUSI20149
https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2017/MUSI20149                       These placements will be in a range of areas to provide students
Music and Health: MUSI20150                                               with broad experience. The Clinical Training Coordinator will
https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/current/MUSI20150                    organise placements for students. Placements for Blended Learning
                                                                          students will be coordinated by the Clinical Training Coordinator.
APPLICATION DATES                                                         Every effort will be made to arrange placements in your region;
 •   Applications Close: 15th September each year.                        however, in some cases this may prove impossible. In this case,
                                                                          block placements based in another city will be organised, and the
 •   Short-listed applicants are advised mid-October
                                                                          cost of travel and accommodation covered by the student.
 •   Interviews are held roughly late October each year.
 •   Psychology prerequisite transcript must be submitted by
     January 31st each year.
                                                                                                                          Last updated 13/01/2020
Observation List

Observation of Registered Music Therapists (RMTs) is highly recommended for people interested in applying
for entry to the Master of Music Therapy Course, The University of Melbourne. These RMTs have volunteered
to offer a short observational visit, typically of around 1 hour. It is a good idea to search these facilities on-line
and read about the services they offer before you start contacting the RMTs. Please be patient and respectful
in your communications, and understand that the times for observation may be extremely limited due to the
sensitive nature of the work. The earlier you can organise an observation visit the better – avoid leaving it to
just before your audition. We recommend that all applicants visit a music therapist before they apply for the
course. In addition to the RMTs listed below, you may also contact your state branch of the Australian Music
Therapy Association (AMTA) for advice on RMTs that may be able to offer observation visits. You will find
contacts for your state here:
http://www.austmta.org.au/contact-us

On the final page is a report form for your visit. Please give it to the RMT and ask them to complete it and
return to the Coordinator of Clinical Training. Applicants do not submit the form.

VIC

                     Name                        Facility                          Special information

 Bartlett, Felicia                       Able Music Therapy       Child & adults with disabilities
 Felicia.Murnane@ableaustralia.org.au    and Private Practice

 Fiona Sham                              Monash Health            The Monash Health Music Therapy Service will run
 fiona.sham@monashhealth.org                                      and information session at 10am August 26, 2019.
                                                                  The session offers information about music therapy
                                                                  across the lifespan, as provided by clinicians at
                                                                  Monash Health. In particular, this is in the areas of
                                                                  newborns, paediatrics, rehabilitation, mental
                                                                  health, community youth and palliative care. There
                                                                  will also be opportunities to observe video footage
                                                                  of clinical work and ask the clinicians questions
                                                                  regarding their work or the music therapy
                                                                  profession. For session dates, or more information,
                                                                  please contact Fiona Sham.
 Beth Dun                                Royal Children’s         The Music Therapy team at RCH offer an
 music.therapy@rch.org.au                Hospital                 introductory session to Paediatric Music
                                                                  Therapy 3 times per year. The session runs
                                                                  from 9am - 12.30pm and starts with a general
                                                                  introduction to music therapy in the paediatric
                                                                  hospital setting, followed by short
                                                                  presentations from RCH music therapists which
                                                                  include some video footage of their work.
                                                                  These sessions count as an observation session
                                                                  for the purposes of applying to get in to the
                                                                  Masters of Music Therapy course. The sessions
                                                                  for 2019 will be held on April 8th, July 15th and
                                                                  October 7th. There is a small charge of $25
                                                                  for the morning to cover costs.
 Jacinta Calabro                         Private Practice         Community based early childhood music
 jacinta@tlcmusic.com.au                 TLC Music                groups. Mondays and Tuesdays during term
                                         www.tlcmusic.com.au      time.

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Dewi Pearce                        BIG Steps Early            Music therapy individual and group programs in
                                   Childhood                  Roxburgh Park for children with developmental
(03) 8339 8208
dewi.pearce@dpvhealth.org.au       Intervention               delays and/or formal diagnoses (such as ASD, CP).
                                   Services                   Available observation days are: Mondays,
                                                              Wednesdays & Fridays
                                   www.dpvhealth.org.au

Andrea Bryk                        Therapy For All            Frankston area suburbs. Wed & Fri afternoon
music4allseasons4u@gmail.com       Seasons                    sessions in private or group homes; music
                                                              therapy 1:1 visits with people who have ABI or
                                                              disabilities.

Megan Goodwin                      Private Practice           Tuesdays and Wednesdays at multiple sites
0438 753 411                       Aged Care,                 around the Mornington Peninsula and Casey
                                   Parkinsons                 regions including: Safety Beach, Mornington,
Meg.goodwin88@gmail.com
                                   Victoria and               Frankston, Langwarrin and Cranbourne.
                                   children with
                                   cancer

NSW

                 Name                            Facility                         Special information

Christine Morson                   Sutherland Hospital                 Adult mental health
cthom78@hotmail.com
Tanya Silveira                     Sydney Rehabilitation               Physical rehabilitation
tanya.silveira@gmail.com           Various
Talitha Evans                      The Salvos, Various schools,        Child, adolescent mental health, autism,
talitha.evansrmt@gmail.com         Redbank House                       disability
Reanna Price                       RNS Hospital, Cummings Unit,        Adult mental health, drug and alcohol,
Reanna@sydneymusictherapy.com.au   schools                             adolescent mental health
Lene Jeffrey                       Giant Steps                         Autism
lene.jeffrey@giantsteps.net.au
Iani Sujono (Director)             Sound Expression                    Sound Expression a private practice
iani@soundexpression.com.au                                            located at North Ryde NSW operating
                                   www.soundexpression.com.au
                                                                       Monday to Friday 9am – 5 pm and
                                                                       Saturday 9 – 1pm. We have a team of 5
                                                                       Registered Music Therapists and most of
                                                                       our work are with children and adults with
                                                                       disabilities.
Anita Connell                      Tuned In Music Therapy -            We offer music therapy for adults with
anita@tunedinmusictherapy.com      private practice                    physical and intellectual disabilities. We
                                   www.tunedinmusictherapy.com         also work with a range of clients in aged
                                                                       care facilities who are 50-64 years with a
                                                                       range of conditions A new and growing
                                                                       arm of the business is a collaboration with
                                                                       a speech pathology business
                                                                       offering group sessions for children with
                                                                       autism in their early years focusing on
                                                                       developing communication and social
                                                                       skills.
                                                                       We are available Monday, Wednesday,
                                                                       Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9-6pm

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Elizabeth (Beth) Horsburgh          Kurrajong Nursing Home              Monday afternoon with both dementia
 musicalmysteries@hotmail.com                                            and general aged care. Wednesday
                                     Achieve Australia Disability
                                     Services (Seven Hills)              morning with disability clients. Alternate
                                                                         Friday mornings (fortnightly) with
                                     Pecky's Disability Services
                                                                         disability clients.
                                     (Prospect)

NT

                Name                           Facility                        Special information

 Netanela Mizrahi                    Various                   Including: Palliative Care, community outreach, grief
 netanelam@hotmail.com                                         and bereavement, and trauma.

 Gucki Reissenberger                 Various
 flute7@musician.org

ACT

                Name                           Facility                        Special information

 Julie Wright                        St Andrew's               Tuesday and Thursday
 jkwright@emailme.com.au             Village (Aged Care)

QLD, SA, WA, TAS

Contact your state branch of the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA) for advice on RMTs that may be
able to offer observation visits. You will find contacts for your state here:
http://www.austmta.org.au/contact-us

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Brief Report on Applicants Undertaking Music Therapy Observation

Name of applicant attending the observation visit: .......................................................
Observation date/s: ........................................................................................................

Name of Facility and RMT: …………………………………………………………………………………………

1.        Applicant's attitude to clients:

2.        Applicant's interactions and communication with clients and staff:

3.        Comments on music ability/aptitude if demonstrated:
          Voice:

          Instrument:

4.        Applicant’s observation skills:

5.        Other comments:

This report provides confirmation that applicants have observed an RMT. Thank you
for being available for observation visits; your time and support is greatly
appreciated.
Please return to Jason Kenner, jason.kenner@unimelb.edu.au, or post to: Jason
Kenner, Coordinator Music Therapy Clinical Training, MCM at Southbank, University
of Melbourne, Building 862, 234 St Kilda Road, Southbank VIC AUSTRALIA 3006

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Courses offering an introduction to psychology
Where a course offers psychology 1 and 2, generally completing one of the two
subjects satisfies the entry requirement (UNE is an exception – both are required). It
is preferred to do psychology 1; however, psychology 2 is acceptable and may be
preferable for students who need to consider the timing of the course to meet
application deadlines. Students who have the time should consider both 1 and 2 as
they are complementary and provide a thorough grounding in psychology. Two
MOOC courses are currently accepted. These are listed at the end of this document.

University of Melbourne
For on campus students, one of the following is recommended:
Mind, Brain and Behaviour 1
https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/subjects/psyc10003

Mind, Brain and Behaviour 2
https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/subjects/psyc10004

University of New England
UNE offers web-based introductory subjects which can be taken concurrently. NB:
Both of these units need to be taken to qualify as the prerequisite.
PSYC101 Introductory Psychology 1
https://my.une.edu.au/courses/units/PSYC101

PSYC101 Introductory Psychology 2
https://my.une.edu.au/courses/units/PSYC102

Flinders University
These are web-based and students can enroll without being admitted to the full
degree. PSYC1101 Psychology 1a is held in Semester 1 and PSYC1102 Psychology 1b
is held in Semester 2.
PSYC1101 Psychology 1a
https://www.flinders.edu.au/webapps/stusys/index.cfm/topic/main?type=Both&su
bj=PSYC&numb=1101&year=2019&aims=&fees=Y

PSYC1101 Psychology 1b
https://www.flinders.edu.au/webapps/stusys/index.cfm/topic/main?type=Both&su
bj=PSYC&numb=1102&year=2019&aims=&fees=Y

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Open Universities Australia: Arts and Humanities
Delivered online, this subject is offered through Swinburne University of Technology.

PSY1003
https://www.open.edu.au/subjects/swinburne-university-psychology-100-swi-
psy10003

Edith Cowan University
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology

Deakin University
HPS111 - Psychology A: Fundamentals of Human Behaviour
http://www.deakin.edu.au/future-
students/courses/unit.php?unit=HPS111&return_to=/future-
students/courses/course.php?

Australian College of Applied Psychology
PSYC1032 Introduction to Psychology: Biology, Learning and Cognition
http://www.acap.edu.au/current-students/course-guides/module-and-unit-
descriptions/bachelor-level-units/psyc1032-introduction-to-psychology-biology-
learning-and-cognition/

University of Southern Queensland
PSY1010 Foundational Psychology A
https://www.usq.edu.au/course/synopses/2019/PSY1010.html

University of Western Australia
PSYC1101 Psychology: Mind and Brain
http://handbooks.uwa.edu.au/unitdetails?code=PSYC1101

PSYC1102 Psychology: Behaviour in Context
http://handbooks.uwa.edu.au/unitdetails?code=PSYC1102

Griffith University
Introduction to Psychology 1 (1001PSY)
https://degrees.griffith.edu.au/Course/Overview?CourseCode=1001PSY

University of Queensland
Introduction to Psychology: Minds, Brains and Behaviour:
http://www.uq.edu.au/study/course.html?course_code=PSYC1020

University of Tasmania
Psychology A
http://www.utas.edu.au/courses/hsi/units/kha111-psychology-a

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University of South Australia
Psychology 1B
http://programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms/course.aspx?pageid=006868

University of Adelaide
PSYCHOL 1000 - Psychology IA
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/015104/1/sem-1/

Psychology 1001 - Psychology 1B
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/005104/1/sem-2/

MOOC Courses
For those choosing to fulfil this requirement via MOOC, we recommend the
following course. Please ensure you opt for a transcript to prove completion of the
course.

Coursera Introduction to Psychology MOOC created by the University of Toronto
https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-psych#syllabus

Coursera Introduction to Psychology MOOC created by Yale University:
https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-psychology

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