Music Therapy Alumni Club - MTAC, Chulalongkorn University

Catch our Professional Alumni Member, Boonrak (Ball) Wongpoonsin, at the upcoming Human Library event! 📚✨

As part of a feature highlighting unique career pathways, Ball will be participating as a "human book"—sharing his journey and insights on what it’s like to work as a music therapist. 🎶💙

If you’re curious about music therapy in Thailand, don’t miss out!

Event Details -
📅 Date: Tuesday, 4 August 2026
📍 Venue: National Library of Thailand, Bangkok
⏰ Event Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Ball’s segment will take place in the afternoon)
🎟️ Admission: Free entry
🗣️ Language: Conducted in Thai

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Huge congratulations to our Professional Alumni Member, Graceal Tumanda (MA), for her poster presentations at the International Society for Music Education (ISME) World Conference and the ISME Special Music Education and Music Therapy Pre-Conference in Montreal, Canada! 🇨🇦✨

This premier global gathering brings together experts in music education from around the world, with a growing focus on integrating music therapy into educational settings.

Her poster, titled “Mapping Music Therapy Methods in Higher Education: A Scoping Review,” provides a comprehensive overview of music therapy interventions designed to improve mental health and well-being outcomes for university students. This research was completed as part of her MA studies alongside her supervisor and co-author, Dr. Katrien Foubert. 📚🎶

Great job flying the Chula flag high on the world stage! 🎓💖

MA in Music Therapy Chulalongkorn University

What a hearty reunion for the Faculty of MA in Music Therapy Chulalongkorn University as well as alumni and stduents at the 2026 World Congress of Music Therapy in Bologna, Italy 🇮🇹 wishing all attendees an insightful and rejuvenating time! 🎶

19 JUNE 2026

"What makes [studying music therapy] magical is that it not only improves you, but it changes you... your personality, the way you look at things..." - Austin Ang, current Year 2 student (4th Cohort).

MTAC organised the sixth run of Chula MTConnect, gathering six cohorts of music therapy students and graduates virtually! Starting with a round of self-introduction and creation of a collaborative self-care song playlist, the alumni shared about their experience studying and starting their career as music therapists in different parts of Asia. The evening held space for questions about scholarship and internships. The evening closed with a reflection of how music therapy has impacted us personally, and a short introduction to MTAC's initiatives. Big thank you to all students and alumni who turned up. Looking forward to growing together as Chula music therapists 🥰🎶✨

MA in Music Therapy Chulalongkorn University

Congratulations to our Professional Alumni Members Bhawida (Woon) Vorawatchapathin (MA, MD), Goh Pei Xin (MA, MT-BC) and Estelle Ng (MA, MT-BC, NMT) for their publications. Click on the pictures to read more about their contributions!

MA in Music Therapy Chulalongkorn University

We're excited to share that our Professional Alumni Member Graceal (Gracy) Tumanda will be presenting at the upcoming International Society for Music Education (ISME) World Conference at Montreal, Canada this July! 🇨🇦

Her presentation will focus on the intersection between special education and music therapy. We are proud of you, Gracy! 🇵🇭 🥁🪇🎶🎒

MA in Music Therapy Chulalongkorn University

Congratulations to our Professional Alumni Member Estelle Ng (MA, MT-BC, NMT) for her poster presentation at Singapore Palliative Care Conference 2026 in April. The conference brought together leading experts and professionals in the palliative care field in Asia and beyond.

The poster detailed a descriptive case study describing how music therapist and medical social worker collaboratively supported an inpatient palliative care patient and family through anticipatory grief and forming continuing bonds via legacy co-creation. 🏥🎶🩺

MA in Music Therapy Chulalongkorn University

Congrats to our Professional Alumni Member, Goh Pei Xin (MA, MT-BC) for the full page feature on Malaysia's local newspaper Sin Chew Daily! 🗞️

The news article provides an introduction to music therapy. Pei Xin also shared about her journey becoming a music therapist and how she uses music with children and youth with special needs as a tool to achieve social, emotional and behavioural goals. At present, she is one of 21 registered music therapist in Malaysia. 🇲🇾

Read the full article here: https://www.sinchew.com.my/?p=7440635

MA in Music Therapy Chulalongkorn University

Wanting to pursue a career with music and in the care industry? MA in Music Therapy Chulalongkorn University is welcoming the 6th batch of students this August.

Applications for this international hybrid programme closes on 17 April 2026. Click on the post below for more information.

All the best! 🎶🌟

APPLY NOW for the MA in Music Therapy at Chulalongkorn University - Thailand’s top-ranked university and a globally recognized institution for academic excellence and research impact.

Join our international hybrid program conducted entirely in English and designed for aspiring and practicing professionals who want rigorous clinical training grounded in global standards.

Program highlights:
• 2-year full-time program
• 52-credit curriculum
• Thesis and non-thesis tracks available
• Blended learning format (no residency in Thailand required)
• Experiential learning with world-renowned faculty

Application period: February 2 – April 17, 2026

Apply now:
www.register.gradchula.com

For more information:
musictherapy.faa.chula.ac.th
[email protected]

+66 2 218 4566

We look forward to welcoming the next cohort of future music therapists into our international learning community.

MS. PEIYAO CHE, MA, RMT

▶️ 2nd Cohort: 2022-2024

"My educational experience at Chula was tiring but happy, as the program was demanding yet very rewarding. The part I enjoyed most was improvisation, which helped me learn to listen, respond, and connect more deeply in spontaneous music making.”

Today, Pei Yao is a music therapist at Shanghai Children’s Hospital.

Read more about her experiences here: http://www.musictherapy.faa.chula.ac.th/elementor-2797/

🎓 Meet the Graduates is an initiative by MTAC in partnership with MA Music Therapy at Chulalongkorn University, which aims to highlight alumni stories.