Kenneth E. Bruscia- PhD Music New York University
- Professor Emeritus at Temple University
Kenneth E. Bruscia
- PhD Music New York University
- Professor Emeritus at Temple University
About
62
Publications
209,123
Reads
How we measure 'reads'
A 'read' is counted each time someone views a publication summary (such as the title, abstract, and list of authors), clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the full-text. Learn more
692
Citations
Introduction
Kenneth E. Bruscia is Emeritus Professor of Music Therapy from Temple University in Philadelphia PA. His books are available from www.barcelonapublishers.com. Retired since 2011, he is currently working on an assessment book.
Current institution
Publications
Publications (62)
Citation Information Bruscia, K. (2001). A qualitative approach to analyzing client improvisations. Music Therapy Perspectives, 19 (1), 7-21. Abstract This article outlines methodological stages deemed essential in analyzing and interpreting client improvisations in music therapy, when taking a qualitative approach. Each methodological stage is des...
A tribute to Mary Priestley (4 March 1925 – 11 June 2017).
This case describes individual psychotherapy with Matt, a 26-year old man recently infected with the AIDS virus. In the eleven sessions, Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) was used as the main technique within a psychodynamic orientation. Through an intense process of imagery transformation, Matt gained insight into how traumatic events from his past p...
Cancer and cardiac patients were surveyed to determine if their expectations regarding the potential medical and psychotherapeutic benefits of music therapy and the relative effectiveness of different musical activities and styles would vary according to diagnostic group, and musical background. A total of 182 patients participated, 55 with various...
This cross-sectional investigation examined relationships between Sense of Coherence (SOC), age, gender, race, education, length of illness, and Quality of Life (QOLS) in 121 hospitalized cardiac patients (mean age 61.7 years), varying in condition and treatment regimen. QOLS scores were relatively good; SOC scores were slightly lower than other gr...
The sense of coherence (SOC) is a measure of one's global orientation toward the world; it is the extent to which one perceives life as comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful. The study assesses the SOC of cardiac and cancer inpatients, and examines whether age, gender, race, education, and length of illness predict SOC. Participants comprise 1...
The purpose of the study was to determine whether sense of coherence (SOC), and demographic variables (age, gender, race, education, length of illness) predict quality of life (QOL) in cancer inpatients. SOC is the extent to which one finds life comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful. Participants were 49 inpatients (66% female) with various fo...
The MARI® Card Test is a projective preference test developed by art therapist, Joan Kellogg, based on her extensive study of mandalas (circle drawings). As used in this study, the test involved selecting the most and least preferred mandalas from a set of archetypal designs, called the Great Round. The test was administered to 195 patients, 132 ho...
A simplified and detailed identification of qualitative analysis in plain language. Main headings are: Preparing, Focusing, Preliminary Processing, Identifying Variables, Displaying Data, Synthesizing, Conclusion.
This article outlines methodological stages in analyzing and interpreting client improvisations in music therapy, using a
qualitative approach. Each methodological stage is described in terms of the various decisions and issues involved, and examples
from the literature are cited. Levels of analysis and interpretation are proposed for gaining diffe...
Discusses the status of music therapy education as revealed in the findings of C. D. Maranto (1987). Minimal entry-level requirements are a 4-yr bachelor's degree and an internship in a hospital/residential treatment facility to serve psychiatric; developmentally, physically or medically disabled; and geriatric clients. (PsycINFO Database Record (c...
The author describes improvisational music therapy from a practical perspective. Improvisational techniques are employed for
assessment, treatment, or evaluation. Under the heading “Preparing for Therapy,” topics include contraindications, the use
of music and improvisation, individual versus group sessions, active versus receptive participation, c...
Major models of improvisational music therapy are described in terms of clinical applications, goals, session formats, media selection, and methodo- logical procedures. Details are given on procedural steps or cycles that occur within a typical session in each model. Two prototypes for improvisatory sessions are identified, and procedural objective...
The purpose of this paper is to provide a perspective that will help creative arts therapists to develop, select, and implement the most effective approaches to client assessment. Seven standards or criteria have been identified. To be clinically effective an assessment should: (a) have clearly defined objectives, (b) be conducted by a qualified th...
Systematic instruction in reading music with the Optacon was given to seven blind Optacon users with musical training. Reading speeds were computed as the number of notational figures accurately identified per minute. Comparisons of reading speeds according to score and figure variables showed that: speed increases as the number of voices in a musi...
Forty-six mildly and moderately retarded institutionalized persons were compared on their ability to recall auditory rhythms under two attentional conditions, when presented alone and when presented with another simultaneous rhythm. Results showed that short-term memory for auditory rhythms varied among these retarded individuals (a) according to I...
Analyzed existing music therapy curricula and job descriptions to prepare an inventory of musical, clinical, and therapeutic competencies for music therapists. The competencies were selected to be essential, entry-level, universal, and professional. Needed musical foundations include a knowledge of music theory and history; composition and arrangem...
El autor presenta un recorrido a través de las diferentes definiciones existentes en el campo de la musicoterapia, basándose en la historia y la experiencia de psicoterapeutas concretos, pues las definiciones reflejan sus identidades y filosofías personales. La musicoterapia se analiza en el texto tambien como disciplina interdisciplinaria, arte, c...
Thesis--New York University. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 96-103). Microfilm of typescript. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms International, 1980. -- 1 reel ; 35 mm.
