Music therapist, music teacher

Christopher J. Bobbins

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Union, New Jersey 07083

E-mail: ************@*****.***

Home: (908) 687 – 0243 Cell: (908) 403 - 9425

Education

Montclair State University, Wayne, NJ Dean’s List – Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012,

M.A. degree in Music Therapy, May 2014 Spring 2013

William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ William Paterson Music Honors Program

B.M. degree in Music Education, May 2010 Dean’s List – Fall 2007, Spring 2009, Fall 2009

Center for Music Therapy in End of Life Care One of three courses completed

HPMT, June 2014

Clinical Experience

Music Therapy Intern Metropolitan Jewish Health System – NY, NY

January 2014 – July 2014 Provided music therapy for patients in hospice and palliative care. Worked under the

supervision of Meredith Traver.

Practicum Student Essex County Hospital Center – Cedar Grove, NJ

September 2012 – May 2013 Observed and led music therapy sessions with a group of adults with schizophrenia and

mood disorders. Worked under the supervision of Julie Abrams.

Practicum Student Matheny Medical and Educational Center – Peapack, NJ

September 2011 – May 2012 Observing and leading music therapy sessions with a group of children with cerebral

palsy and developmental delays. Worked under the supervision of Megan Chappius

Practicum Student Matheny Medical and Educational Center – Peapack, NJ

September 2011 – May 2012 Observed and led music therapy sessions with a group of adults with cerebral

palsy and developmental delays. Worked under the supervision of Alissa West.

Professional Music Experience

Piano Teacher Worldwide Piano – Edison, NJ

September 2010 – January 2014 Worked as a piano teacher giving private lessons to students ranging in age from 4 to

adult, including children with developmental delays. Responsible for preparing students for recitals.

Teacher’s Assistant William Paterson University – Wayne, NJ

Fall 2010 semester Worked pro bono teaching Dr. David Weisberg’s 300 level music theory course.

Church Organist Sacred Heart – 40 East Main Street, Rockaway, NJ

August 2010 – September 2011 Played the organ during mass and accompanied the church choir.

Piano Teacher Scotch Plains Music Center – 415 Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ

July 2008 – September 2010 Worked as a piano teacher giving private lessons to students ranging in age from 5 to 35.

Was responsible for preparing students for recitals.

Music Teacher Music After School – YMCA, Paterson, NJ

October 2008 – May 2010 Was chosen by Dr. Frierson-Campbell to teach group instrumental lessons as well as concert band to middle school students as part of a grant funded program through William Paterson University. Was responsible for preparing students for concerts.

October 2008 – May 2010 Camp Counselor/pianist Southwoods Summer Camp – Paradox, NY

June 2009 – August 2009 Worked as a camp counselor and musical director/accompanist. Lived with eleven eight- year old boys while guiding them through various camp activities. Was also responsible for teaching the songs for the musicals as well as accompanying.

Piano Teacher Long Valley Music Center – 62 East Mill Road, Long Valley, NJ

September 2007 - September 2008 Worked as a piano teacher giving private lessons to students ranging in age from 5 to 30.

Music Teacher Kearny Summer Music School – Kearny, NJ

June 2007 – August 2007 Directed choral ensembles of singers ages 8 – 12. Was responsible for teaching the

the vocal parts as well as accompanying on the final concert.

Awards and Honors

David Ott Scholarship for Outstanding Music Therapy Intern – Montclair State University, 2013

Outstanding Classical Performer – William Paterson University, 2010

Music Department Scholarship, William Paterson University

References

Russell Hilliard, Ph.D., LCSW, LCAT, MT-BC Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care – National director of supportive care, research, and ethics. Founder of Center of Music Therapy in End of Life Care.

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Brian Abrams, Ph.D., MT-BC, LPC, LCAT Montclair State University – Associate Professor of Music Therapy, Undergraduate and Graduate Coordinator.

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Karen Goodman, MS, MT-BC, LCAT Montclair State University – Professor of Music Therapy.

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Dr. David Weisberg Meredith Traver, MA, MT-BC, LCAT MJHS – Creative Arts Therapist

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