In Memorium: Dr. Barbara L. Wheeler

With great sadness, the music therapy community, John J. Cali School of Music, College of the Arts, Montclair State University, respectfully acknowledges the loss of music therapy luminary, scholar, and educator, Dr. Barbara L. Wheeler.

Dr. Wheeler’s numerous contributions to the profession have truly made a profound and enduring impact upon the work of music therapists around the globe.

As a member of the music therapy faculty here at Montclair State of 25 years, Dr. Wheeler played a distinctly central role in shaping the identity of our unique program. Many who have studied with her here have known her for her wisdom and compassion as an adept, caring mentor, while numerous others know her as colleague and/or friend.

For details about Dr. Wheeler and her work, please visit her recently-launched website.

Information regarding plans to honor and celebrate Dr. Wheeler’s life and legacy will be shared soon.

For any who knew Dr. Wheeler, and are experiencing the impact of her loss, we offer our sincerest condolences. She will be genuinely missed.