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Resources

To help you to further explore the topics discussed in this resource, following is an annotated list of recommended music therapy-related books.

These books and others on these subjects may be available through university libraries (if you have access to them) or through your local public library (which can interloan from public libraries throughout New Zealand).

These books and many more like them can be purchased from online bookshops over the internet. The most useful internet sources for such books include West Music (www.westmusic.com), MMB Music (www.mmbmusic.com), and Amazon.com (www.amazon.com).

To learn more about music therapy in New Zealand, and to find out if there is a music therapist in your area, visit www.musictherapy.org.nz.

Recommended resources

Alvin, J. (1976). Music for the handicapped child. London: Oxford University Press.
Note: This is an older book, but very accessible.

Birkenshaw, L. (1982). Music for fun, music for learning. Toronto: Holt, Rinehart and Winston of Canada
Note: Another older book, but practical.

Bitcon, C. H. (1989). Risk it, express! – expression in creative practice. St. Louis: MMB Music.
Note: Very creative book, full of inspiring ideas.

Brunk, B. K. (1999). Music therapy: another path to learning and communication for children in the autism spectrum. Arlington, Texas: Future Horizons
Note: A good resource for working with children with autism.

Michel, D. E., & Jones, J. L. (1992). Music for developing speech and language skills in children – A guide for parents and therapists. St. Louis: MMB Music.
Note: Relevant for developing speech and language.

Nordoff, P. & Robbins, C. (1983). Music therapy in special education. (Second Edition) St. Louis: MMB Music
Note: An older book, but the musical ideas still very relevant.

Nordoff, P., & Robbins, C. (1971). Music in therapy for handicapped children. London: Victor Gallancz Ltd
Note: Also an older book, but the concepts are still valid.

Streeter, E. (2001). Making music with the young child with special needs – A guide for parents. (Revised edition). London: J. Kingsley Publishers
Note: A useful recent book.

Wilson, Brian L. (Editor). (2002). Models of music therapy interventions in school settings. (Second Edition) Silver Spring, MD: American Music Therapy Association.
Note: Geared for US schools, but many concepts cross over to New Zealand.