Sharon Boyle

Coordinator, Undergraduate Music Therapy Program; Associate Professor of Music Therapy

M.M., East Carolina University
B.A., Linfield College
Board-certified music therapist through the Certification Board for Music Therapists
Level II Music & Imagery Training (Anna Maria College)
Post-graduate courses at University of Kansas, Indiana State University and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Areas of Specialization, Publication & Research

Boyle, S.R. & Engen, R.L. (2008). Are music therapists at risk for voice problems? Raising awareness of vocal health issues? Music Therapy Perspectives, 26 (1), 46-50.
Published book review of Chase, K. (2002). The music therapy assessment handbook. Music Therapy Perspectives, 22(2), 130-132.
Contributions to Moderated Discussion Forum of Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy
Regular presenter at state, regional, and national music therapy conferences on topics such as: Self-care in Music Therapy, Vocal health in Music Therapy, Clinical Training and Supervision in Music Therapy

Recognition and Awards

2011 Sister Mary Joseph Pomeroy Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching
2010 Community Service Provider of the Year Award from Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark Counties (SMWC Music Therapy Program)
2009 Who’s Who in America selected biography
2008 Sister Joseph Pomeroy Faculty Excellence Award for Scholarship

Professional Service / Membership

Music Therapy Perspectives Editorial Board (2009-present)
Great Lakes Region of the American Music Therapy Association Executive Board, Indiana State Representative 2007-2011; Strategic Planning Committee, 2011-
- Association for Indiana Music Therapy (AIMT), President 2007-2011; Webmaster 2009-present; President-Elect 2006-07; Public Relations Officer 2005-2007
- Mu Phi Epsilon, Gamma Psi Alumni Chapter, Scholarship Committee Chairperson 2004-2005
- 15 years extensive clinical practice
- 10 years teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate level