A Descriptive Study of the Practice of Music Therapy in Hong Kong
HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF THE PRACTICE OF MUSIC THERAPY IN HONG KONG
By LAM HOI YAN
April, 2007
04002865
ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study was to examine the development of music therapy in Hong Kong. Specifically, a number of related issues were studied including
definition of music therapy, the origin of music therapy, the recent developments in music therapy in China, establishment of a music therapy session, and the setting of therapeutic goals and the use of techniques in the professional practices of music therapy. Data were obtained by interviewing local music therapists, focusing on the
current professional status and practice of music therapy in Hong Kong. Finally, this paper evaluated the challenges of developing music therapy in Hong Kong in the contexts of Hong Kong’s culture and society.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I am deeply appreciative of Prof. Manny Brand for his guidance and assistance in producing this thesis. He has inspired me and made me aware of the possible I am
ways to get the work done when I was quite confused at the initial stage. grateful to him for his useful advices and encouragement.
I am indebted to the following music therapists for their participation in interviews, support and suggestions on this project: Raymond Ng, Ivory Chan, Andrea Chan, Joanna Chan and Yasmin Li. It is my great pleasure to know all of them.
Last, but by no means least, I wish to t\hank my dear parents for the love and support they have given to me so freely throughout my life, for the musical opportunities that they made available to me as a child, and for teaching me to do my very best in everything I undertake.
TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER I
Definition of Music Therapy Historical Use of Healing in Music Recent Development of Music Therapy in China
1
3 5 12
CHAPTER II
Music Therapy as a Professional Career Music Therapists working in Hong Kong Organizations Providing Music
A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF THE PRACTICE OF MUSIC THERAPY IN HONG KONG
By LAM HOI YAN
April, 2007
04002865
ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study was to examine the development of music therapy in Hong Kong. Specifically, a number of related issues were studied including
definition of music therapy, the origin of music therapy, the recent developments in music therapy in China, establishment of a music therapy session, and the setting of therapeutic goals and the use of techniques in the professional practices of music therapy. Data were obtained by interviewing local music therapists, focusing on the
current professional status and practice of music therapy in Hong Kong. Finally, this paper evaluated the challenges of developing music therapy in Hong Kong in the contexts of Hong Kong’s culture and society.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I am deeply appreciative of Prof. Manny Brand for his guidance and assistance in producing this thesis. He has inspired me and made me aware of the possible I am
ways to get the work done when I was quite confused at the initial stage. grateful to him for his useful advices and encouragement.
I am indebted to the following music therapists for their participation in interviews, support and suggestions on this project: Raymond Ng, Ivory Chan, Andrea Chan, Joanna Chan and Yasmin Li. It is my great pleasure to know all of them.
Last, but by no means least, I wish to t\hank my dear parents for the love and support they have given to me so freely throughout my life, for the musical opportunities that they made available to me as a child, and for teaching me to do my very best in everything I undertake.
TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER I
Definition of Music Therapy Historical Use of Healing in Music Recent Development of Music Therapy in China
1
3 5 12
CHAPTER II
Music Therapy as a Professional Career Music Therapists working in Hong Kong Organizations Providing Music
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