Music Therapy PA State Task Force

05/20/2026

Take a listen to today's PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association) Podcast Episode featuring the PA State Task Force co-chairs Dr. Nicole Hahna and Madison Frank talking about Music Therapy in Pennsylvania and PA Music Therapy Licensure!

We just released a new Take Note podcast and we're talking about music therapy in Pennsylvania. Dr. Nicole Hahna and Madison Frank join us to talk about music therapy and the push for licensure in Pennsylvania.

Find Take Note in your favorite podcast app or at www.PMEA.net/takenote

04/27/2026

I just wrote on Substack about the importance of creating a music therapist license to keep graduates in Pennsylvania and ensure our economy is not losing out to other states.

You can read the article here and learn more about our legislation to create a music therapist license in Pennsylvania: https://senatorcomitta.substack.com/p/graduates-are-leaving-pennsylvania

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!