50 years of Music Therapy
The University of Iowa’s music therapy program turns 50 in 2026!
Our students pursue Music Therapy because they understand the power of music ... and they want to help people. Here are some of the ways that Music Therapy students make a difference for people in our community.
Tremble Clefs Iowa
Therapeutic singing group for individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their caregivers, and family members.
Into Light
A national non-profit, Into Light aims to change the conversation about drug addiction through the power of original art and story.
Caregivers of older adults
Research-backed resources for family caregivers of older adults
Supporting people of all abilities
The UI Music Therapy Program is committed to fostering meaningful participation, connection, and well-being for people of all abilities across our community.
Hawkeye Choir
An integrated choral singing group made of University of Iowa’s Music Therapy and UI REACH programs.
Caring Cadences
Collaboration between our students and local chamber musicians to make professional music accessible to elders and caregivers.
Music & Medicine podcast
Our collaborative podcast with Carver College of Medicine, created to educate teachers, students, musicians, and music lovers on how to play and to stay healthy
Our research
Our music therapy faculty conduct basic research on human response to music, assessment of therapeutic applications of music, and the evaluation of best practice in the professional preparation of music therapists.
Music Therapy faculty
Abbey Dvorak
Hae Sun Kim
