Music Therapy PA State Task Force

04/19/2026

04/17/2026

Check out this video from Senator Carolyn Comitta discussing the importance of music therapy licensure here in Pennsylvania. This video highlights the advocacy event held at West Chester University this week!

457 Main Capitol Building Senate Box 203019 Harrisburg, PA 17120-3019 (717) 787-5709 Fax: 717-787-4384 Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

04/17/2026

04/17/2026

04/15/2026

Music Therapy harnesses the power of music to help people heal and improve their overall quality of life.

Pennsylvania is fortunate to have colleges like West Chester University with outstanding music therapy programs; however, without a professional music therapy license in the state, many students leave the state after graduation to pursue their careers in states that offer licensure.

I was glad to gather with music therapists, teachers, and advocates to discuss the importance of music therapy and why licensure will help improve our well-being and keep our students in Pennsylvania after they graduate. I am glad to work with my colleagues Senator Vogel and Rep. Pashinski on legislation that establishes a professional music therapy license here in the Commonwealth.

04/14/2026

“Tune In” today at 11am for Tuning Into Health: Music Therapy’s Impact Across Pennsylvania, hosted by the PASTF, West Chester University, and Senator Carolyn Comitta

Senator Carolyn Comitta and colleagues, the PASTF, faculty and students from West Chester University’s music therapy program, local music therapists, and recipients of care will discuss the necessity of passing SB579 state licensure for board-certified music therapists.

General Public can attend via Zoom Link here: https://wcupa.zoom.us/j/96503846080?pwd=7cRABZ7RiqqpmETNsaWuoJc9Qu1R5l.1

04/07/2026

Thank you Beyond Words Creative Arts Therapy for signing our letter in support of music therapy licensure!

Let us know if your company, facility, or association would like to join our letter to Legislators!

04/03/2026

Thank you Connected Voice Creative Healing for signing our letter in support of music therapy licensure!

Let us know if your company, facility, or association would like to join our letter to Legislators!

04/01/2026

West Chester University's Wells School of Music and Office of External Relations invite you to join Senator Carolyn Comitta and the Music Therapy PA State Task Force for a very special and important event toward music therapy licensure.

On April 14th, 2026, from 11-12:30PM EST, Senator Carolyn Comitta and colleagues, the PASTF, faculty and students from West Chester University's music therapy program, local music therapists, and recipients of care will discuss the necessity of passing SB579 state licensure for board-certified music therapists.

This state licensure would open avenues for state revenue, professional protection, and, most importantly, expand access to services across the state. Let's keep music therapists in Pennsylvania!

General public attendance is available via Zoom by scanning the QR codes below or by clicking this link at the time of the event.

https://wcupa.zoom.us/j/96503846080?pwd=7cRABZ7RiqqpmETNsaWuoJc9Qu1R5l.1

If you have questions about the event, please email WCU's program director (Dr. Eun Sil Suh, esuh@wcupa.edu), clinical coordinator (Christina O'Brien, cobrien@wcupa.edu) and the Pennsylvania State Task Force (pastate.task.force@gmail.com) for more information.

We look forward to seeing you there!

04/01/2026

Thank you Apraxia-Kids for signing our letter in support of music therapy licensure!

Let us know if your company, facility, or association would like to join our letter to Legislators!

03/31/2026

Many students come to Pennsylvania colleges to study music therapy, then immediately leave the commonwealth after they graduate because we don’t offer a professional music therapy licensure.

That’s why I’m glad to work with Senator Elder Vogel Jr. and Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski on legislation to keep Pennsylvania competitive and add a professional music therapy license in Pennsylvania so these students will stay in the commonwealth after they finish their education.