This course provides an overview of music approaches used in health care contexts including: music therapy, music and medicine, community music and professional artists working in interdisciplinary teams or residency. The uses of music are explored with various populations and settings such as: acute and chronic care hospitals, palliative care and hospice, rehabilitation, mental health, adult day and outreach programs, developmental, learning and/or physically disabled persons, and pain management clinics. Lectures, guest speakers, video clips, and collaborative learning experiences will enhance student knowledge with a focus on critical issues, current research, and evidence-based practices.