
Chrystine
Karaman
MA, MT-BC
Music Therapist (PA)
Education​​​
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MA, Music Therapy, Immaculata University
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BA, Psychology, Villanova University
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BS, Biology, Villanova University
Certifications
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MT-BC (Music Therapist-Board Certified-PA)
Experience
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Since 2016, working musically with adults at Melmark and Co- Director/Director of The Joybells of Melmark
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While at Melmark leading Community Music Therapy activities with adults with varying abilities and diagnoses including autism, down syndrome, and various developmental differences.
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Over forty years of experience teaching flute
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Classically trained flutist with experience performing classical flute repertoire in recitals ( 1992 review in Philadelphia Inquirer by Peter Dobrin)
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Fluent in Ukrainian
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Accomplishments
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Finalist, National symphony, Young Soloist’s Competition
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First chair ALL-State band, Virginia
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Professional memberships
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American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
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National Flute Association (NFA)
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