PFW Master of Music Therapy Program

04/10/2025

The first of two on Tuesday...

CONGRATULATIONS! to Madison Boyden, MMT, MT-BC who defended a beautiful self-study exploring moments of musical connection in clinical work. Madison is a mover and shaker, so be on the lookout for her in the music therapy world!

Big thanks to Lindsay Rossmiller, MMT, MT-BC who shared her wisdom as third reader on Madison's committee.

04/09/2025

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to Jenna Fuchs-Sobiek, MMT, MT-BC, on a successful defense of a case study on songwriting with an autistic woman, which revealed some outstanding clinical work!

Special thanks to Dr. Jon Fessenden, MT-BC who served as third reader on Jenna's committee.

04/09/2025

CONGRATULATIONS! to Madison Boyden, MMT, MT-BC who defended a beautiful self-study exploring moments of musical connection in clinical work. Madison is a mover and shaker, so be on the lookout for her in the music therapy world!

Big thanks to Lindsay Rossmiller, MMT, MT-BC who shared her wisdom as third reader on Madison's committee.

04/03/2025

A big shout out and CONGRATULATIONS to Janae Estridge for successfully defending her Advanced Clinical Project to complete her MMT degree!! Janae has developed an in-depth proposal for adding music therapy services for students with autism to the curriculum at a school in Georgia. Look out, GA! Janae's bringing her A-game!

A special thank you to Natalia Alvarez-Figueroa, MMT, MT-BC who served as third reader for Janae's committee.

04/03/2025

Exceptional Achievement Award Presented to Jackson
(From PFW VPA Expressions)

Professor and Director of Music Therapy Nancy Jackson, MT-BC, was awarded the Exceptional Achievement Award from the Great Lakes Region of the American Music Therapy Association on March 15, 2025 during their annual regional conference in Columbus, Ohio. The Exceptional Achievement Award, formerly known as the Lifetime Achievement Award, is presented to an individual who “has made varied and distinguished contributions to the field of music therapy,” is nominated by one or more peers, and selected from nominees by the regional executive committee. The award was established in 1993, and Jackson is the 26th music therapist to receive the award. The Great Lakes Region includes the states of Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

11/20/2024

Please join us in a most hearty CONGRATULATIONS and well done cheer for Ali Dencklau, MMT, who successfully defended her project, An Intergenerational Music Therapy Program at a Local Non-Profit Organization: A Case Study and Program Proposal!

10/16/2024

🎶 Ready to take your passion for Music Therapy to the next level? Join us on October 23 for an exclusive Master of Music Therapy Information Session! Discover what makes Purdue Fort Wayne a leader in the field, explore admission requirements, and learn how our program can shape your future. 🎓

Don’t miss out—register now: pfw.edu/grad-events

05/08/2024

And before we knew it, we had our first graduate!

05/01/2024

A hearty CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎉🎉 to Charlene Delaney, MMT, MT-BC, who successfully defended her graduate project this morning. A special thank you to Dr. Alan Reitman, MT-BC who served on Charlene's committee.

03/29/2024

🎶Transform your passion for music into a meaningful career that changes lives! Join us for at our next Music Therapy Info Session on April 2 and discover how you can make a difference. Reserve your spot now pfw.edu/grad-events!