Fall 2026 Music Therapy Day
Interested in learning more about a career in music therapy? Spend the morning with us at the John J. Cali School of Music and get an inside look at the field, the work of professional music therapists and Montclair State University’s Music Therapy programs.
During Music Therapy Day, you’ll learn what music therapists do, see video examples of music therapy in action and explore how music is used to support people across a wide range of clinical and community settings. You’ll also hear about the undergraduate and graduate Music Therapy programs at Montclair State, meet faculty, ask questions and tour the Cali School of Music.
- Date
- Location
- Montclair Campus, Leshowitz Recital Hall, Chapin Hall
- Cost
- Free, Reservations Required
- Organizer
MUSIC THERAPY DAY
Thursday, November 5, 2026
9:45am-10:00am Arrival (Chapin Lobby)
10:00am-10:15am Greetings and Orientation to Montclair State University and The John J. Cali School of Music (Leshowitz)
10:15am-10:45am An Introduction and Overview of the Music Therapy Profession (Leshowitz)
10:45am-11:30am Video Examples of Music Therapy in Action (Leshowitz)
11:30am-12:00pm The Music Therapy Programs at Montclair State (Leshowitz)
12:00pm-12:30pm Questions and Conversation (Leshowitz)
12:30pm-1:00pm Tour of the Cali School of Music (Chapin Hall)
Music Therapy Day, Thursday, November 5, 2026, will be held in-person at Chapin Hall (home of the Cali School of Music) on the Montclair State University campus. Chapin Hall is the first building on the right when you come in the main entrance to campus. Parking is in the Red Hawk Deck which is located very close to Chapin Hall. Parking passes will be provided for guests who park in the Red Hawk Deck.
Please register in advance for Music Therapy Day:
Register for Music Therapy Day
To learn more about the Music Therapy Program or ask for further information, please contact:
- Dr. Michael Viega, Coordinator for Undergraduate Music Therapy Studies Email viegam@montclair.edu
- Dr. Brian Abrams, Coordinator for Graduate Music Therapy Studies Email: abramsb@montclair.edu
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