The WSMTA is a student run organization supporting Wartburg Music Therapy students during their undergraduate years and continuing with them for years to come.
Additional Resources:
American Music Therapy Association
http://www.musictherapy.org
Midwest American Music Therapy Association
http://mw-amta.org
Iowa Music Therapy Association
http://musictherapyiowa.org
The American Music Therapy Association Students
http://www.amtas.org
Operating as usual
10/14/2022
Come visit us at Ren Faire tomorrow, Saturday the 15th!
What is Ren Faire? It's an event on campus lawn where various student organizations, athletics, and local businesses get to promote themselves and sell goods!
We'd love to see you stop by!
09/18/2022
Next up - our 2nd-year class representative! Meet Mackenzie Barth!
09/18/2022
And now for our 3rd-year class representative, Leia Hagerman!
09/18/2022
It's time to meet our 4th-year representative! This is Lauren Holtz!
09/18/2022
Now for our social media coordinator and historian! Meet Valerie Feyen!
09/18/2022
Next up: our treasurer, Carly Lagge!
09/18/2022
Meet our secretary, Josie!
09/18/2022
Now introducing our president-elect! Meet Emersen Smith!
09/18/2022
It's time to introduce our WSMTA council!
Meet our wonderful president, Tessa Burger!
Just a few Wartburg MT seniors to go!
Kaitlyn Feldman will be doing her internship in a public school district with K-6 special education.
She’s most excited to use what she’s learned from both of her majors - Music Therapy and Music Education.
Favorite part of studying MT at Wartburg: “I loved being a part of a program that both professors and students are so passionate about. Music therapy isn’t a field you get into if you’re not all in!”
Congrats, Kaitlyn! 🌸
Our next Wartburg music therapy senior is Leah Cam!
Leah will be interning at Clive Behavioral Health.
She is most excited about working with a diverse range of ages in a mental health setting!
Favorite part of studying MT at Wartburg: the opportunity to work with an observe clients in a music therapy setting from an early start.
You’ll do amazing things, Leah! 💜
Meet Jen Diemer!
Jen will be doing her music therapy internship at Park Nicollet Hospital in St. Louis Park, MN.
She says she’s excited to get to work with a lot of different populations and different music therapist within the hospital setting. She’s especially excited to work in hospice, which she expects will be difficult but very rewarding.
Favorite part of studying MT at Wartburg: “I loved that the small class sized allied me to really get to know my peers and professors really well. I also love that they get you in the field doing practicum your second year.”
You’re amazing, Jen! 💙
Amanda Johnson is today’s music therapy senior spotlight!
Amanda would like to do her internship at a children’s hospital.
She is most excited about “the way music can change a person’s life” in her internship.
Her favorite part of studying music therapy at Wartburg was the experience(s) she had in her practicums.
Way to go, Amanda! 💚
Our senior spotlight today is Addyson Clark!
Addyson is most interested in working with older adults, children, and/or individuals with disabilities.
“What excites me most about music therapy is the ability to help people with something I am so passionate about already, music!”
“I love the thoroughness of the music therapy classes, the supervision we get from multiple practicum experiences, and the passion of the music therapy professors and students in the program.”
Congrats, Addyson! 💛
Our next senior feature is Natalie Camp!
Natalie will be doing her internship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
In her internship, she’s excited “To expand my knowledge and MT abilities in a hospital setting with variety of rotations. I am looking forward to
working with the rehabilitation staff and advocating in the lowa City area. Lastly, to challenge myself to grow
musically. Wearing purple scrubs everyday is a bonus! :)”
Favorite part of studying MT at Warburg: “I enjoyed learning biology of the mind, music therapy in medical and mental health and world music.”
Congratulations, Natalie! 😁
Our first music therapy senior spotlight is Danae Taylor!
Danae will be doing her internship at Overlymusical, LLC in Smithfield, Utah.
“Overlymusical, LLC. is a private practice where I will have the opportunity of working with a large variety of clientele. I'm looking forward to continuing my education through this practice. Plus, I'll be living right next to the mountains! 😊”
“Through the Music Therapy program at Wartburg I've enjoyed learning about the endless possibilities of music
therapy. I've also really enjoyed building friendships with the other music therapy majors as we all take part in our education to being certified music therapists. ❤️”
Congratulations, Danae! 🎉
04/08/2022
Tonight!! 🤩
04/08/2022
Come on over to the Cardinal Commons Classrooms TONIGHT from 7-9 for Self Care Night! We have coloring pages, plant-your-own wildflowers station, and a space for you to experience music therapy with therapeutic drumming and lyric analysis.
Also a big THANK YOU to Wartburg SAFE for collaborating with us tonight for Mental Health Awareness/Acceptance Day.
Enjoy some pictures from the event Tuesday!
04/05/2022
More on Enlightenment Week this week!
03/31/2022
NEXT WEEK: Wartburg Student Music Therapy Association presents Enlightenment Week 2022!
Enlightenment Week is a week dedicated to acceptance of Neurodivergent Communities. The two chosen organizations we are raising money for this year are the Down Syndrome Association of North Central Iowa and the National Center for Learning Disabilities.
Check out our page “Enlightenment Week at Wartburg College” () or the WSMTA Instagram page () for more info!
Monday 4/4 - Social Media Push Day (check out our social media pages today!)
Tuesday 4/5 - Autism Acceptance Day (event: Sensory Crafts in the McCoy Rooms 7-9pm)
Wednesday 4/6 - Down Syndrome Acceptance Day (wear striped/crazy socks today!)
Thursday 4/7 - Mental Health Acceptance Day (event: Self-Care Night in the Cardinal Commons classrooms 7-9pm)
Friday 4/8 - Learning Disabilities Acceptance Day (event: Karaoke Night in Cardinal Commons 7:30-9:30pm)
Questions? Contact us (the Enlightenment Week committee)!
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
03/31/2022
Dr. Barbara Wheeler is on campus this week, and we have learned so much in just the past few days!
10/29/2021
Music Therapy Awareness Week is NEXT WEEK!! We can’t wait to see you at our events! 🤩
(And come to events to pick up your shirts!)
10/16/2021
Want a SUPER cute shirt and to support Music Therapy? Fill out this form by Monday, October 18: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepZnKBlElg4J0_eC4CBR6icSypy4G5NKrRJzc1qg4PLHI7Iw/viewform?usp=sf_link
There will be a shipping fee for anyone who can’t pick up their shirt on campus!
🎶🧡
04/12/2021
Thank you, WSMTA council of 2020-2021, you are so appreciated! (And a lot of fun too!)
New council members will be revealed soon 😋
We’re back with ! 🤩
Meet Jennifer Greve 🎶
Internship site: Madonna School in Omaha , NE
Most excited for: “I am so excited to have the chance to grow as a music therapist by working with professionals in the field! It will also be exciting to be able to devote all my time and energy to the internship!”
Population: individuals aged 4-21 with intellectual/developmental delays
Congratulations, Jenni! You are such a light! ☀️
It’s SENIOR SUNDAY
This is Grace Pistek! ⭐️
Internship site: Central Wisconsin Center in Madison, Wisconsin
Most excited about: “I am excited to have the opportunity to fully experience being a music therapist while learning from experts in the field. I think that this internship will make me a more well-rounded therapist as well because I do not have much experience with this population. I will also get to work with a team that includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists, which is something I’ve always been interested in.”
Population(s): “I will be working primarily with adults with intellectual disabilities. The center has some full-time residents but also serves the community with an intensive treatment program and outpatient services for individuals with various behavior problems.”
You’re incredible, Grace! Congratulations and good luck. ❤️
Happy 🎉
Today’s senior is Jaki 🧡
Internship site: Fulton State Hospital
Most excited about: “It’s the population I want to work with and I love the location!”
Population: mental health
Congratulations Jaki! You will go so far. 😊
Happy 🧡
Meet Allison Kuehn!
Internship site: Toneworks LLC
Most excited about: “I get to work with children and also combine both music education and music therapy into my internship”
Population: those developmentally ages 1-21
Congrats, Allison! You’re going to do amazing things. 😁
02/24/2021
We're selling masks for Enlightenment Week (March 29-April 1) this year! They are $10 each, and all proceeds will go to the American Autism Society.
The goal of Enlightenment Week is to raise awareness for Autism and Neurodiversity. WSMTA puts on events throughout the week to do this, as well as to educate people on Autism and Neurodiversity.
The google form (link below) contains a picture of the mask design and an order form for the masks!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVJhd70s7ZUFdLQFKmZpesiI4P1P-ccBI_1mfp9bl4vhnvXA/viewform
Enlightenment Week Mask Fundraiser All Proceeds go to Autism Society of America ($10) Any questions please reach out to Anna Galioto ([email protected]) or Tessa Burger ([email protected])
‘Tis the season for !!
Meet our first senior - Jenna McMains 🧡
Internship site: Minnesota State Academy for the Blind
Most excited about: combining her music education and music therapy backgrounds!
Population(s): blind and visually impaired K-12 students
Congrats, Jenna! We’re so proud of you. 🥳
02/03/2021
We’re so proud of this Wartburg alum! 🧡
For today's , we feature Payton Brinkman, one of West Music's lovely music therapy interns! Payton joined the West Music team as an intern in September 2020. She is originally from Cassville, Wisconsin and attended Wartburg College. Payton has enjoyed working with a variety of clients West Music and exploring new ways to engage over telehealth. In her free time she likes to play flute, enjoy nature, and relax with her dog.
Payton says, "I have embraced the challenge that this year has brought. We are constantly improving our services via telehealth and are continuing to connect with individuals to improve their lives and help them reach their goals. I am so grateful for the opportunity to touch lives through music even during an unprecedented year."
Tonight is the big night! See you in chapel commons at 7:00 for some music therapy demonstrations!
See you tonight! 🤩
See you tonight!! 🤩
11/04/2020
Wartburg Student Music Therapy Association's cover photo
Today’s the day!! Share a post and tell us what MT means to you! 💙🧡
11/01/2020
Happy Music Therapy Awareness Week! See you at our wonderful events 🧡🖤
10/09/2020
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Check out the new bulletin board with some words from our 3rd and 4th year student music therapists!
10/08/2020
Check out the new bulletin board with some words from our 3rd and 4th year student music therapists!
It’s the day before graduation! Let’s celebrate another Sami Willis. Sami will be an intern at Shriner’s Hospital in Sacramento, CA with In Harmony Music Therapy Services. “I will have the incredible opportunity to work in the ICU with burn patients and use music therapy to help them begin their recovery. I am also excited to expand my knowledge in both guitar and ukulele during this time!” She will be working with children with complex surgical needs. Let’s send Sami off with congrats! 🎹🎉🎼
Today our isMaddie Cable. Maddie will be an intern Meaningful Day Services in Indianapolis, IN. “I’m excited about this internship because it is with a population that I have not yet worked with but have been so interested in.” She will be working with clients with intellectual developmental disabilities. Congratulations Maddie! 🎉🎸
The today is Sadie Eitemiller. She will be an intern Omaha Music Therapy. “I am excited for the growth that it will bring and all the great clients I will meet along the way!” Sadie will be working with a wide range of individuals with varying needs. Congratulations Sadie! 🎉🎹
Our today is Claire Shaw. She will be an intern at Musical Safari, a private practice in the Twin Cities, MN metro area. “I’m excited to expand my knowledge and musical skills with a wide range of populations. I am also excited to be doing what I love every day!” Claire will be working with adults with intellectual disabilities, senior citizens, preschool-age children and more. Let’s congratulate Claire in her exciting new path! 🎉🎸
04/19/2020
What have Wartburg student music therapists been up to this weekend? Attending the online Midwestern Region of American Music Therapy Association conference of course! Thank you for a great weekend of continuing education while we are at home. 🎶🎸
This week our is Payton Brinkman. She will be an intern at West Music Quad Cities in Moline, IL in the fall. “I am so excited to serve the Midwest and learn in my new music therapy journey.” Payton will be working in schools, hospice, care facilities, and adaptive lessons. Congratulations to another future music therapist! 🎉🎶
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