Lee, C. S.
CHIHCHEN SOPHIA LEE
Music Department
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
100 Campus Drive
Weatherford, OK 73096
Phone/Fax: W—(580) 774-3218/774-3714
E-Mail:
PORFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Board Certified (BC), 1994—
Certification Board for Music Therapists, Certification Number 04364
Registered Music Therapist (RMT), 1993—1998
National Association for Music Therapy, Registration Number 7827
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Music, Emphasis on Music Therapy, August 2003
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, Minnesota
Master of Arts in Music Education/Therapy, May 1996
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, Minnesota
Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy, August 1993
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, Cum Laude
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS
Music Therapy Assisted Childbirth (MTACB) Training, November 2014
Sound Birthing Music (CBMT Provider #P-131), Louisville, KY
The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music Level 1 Training, May 2007
Therapeutic Arts Institute (CBMT Provider # P-070), Chicago, IL
CITATIONS IN BIBIOGRAPHICAL WORKS
2010Madison Who’s Who Spring Edition
2008Cambridge Who’s Who Registry 2008-2009 edition
2005Who’s WhoAmong America’s Teachers, 9th edition
AWARDS & HONORS
2015Southwestern Region of American Music Therapy Association Prestigious Harmony Award—Education
2011Fellow, DaVinci Institute—Oklahoma’s Creativity Think Tank
2010Outstanding Professor’s Academy (Recommended by SWOSU Faculty Development Committee)
1994—1996 International Student Scholarship, ISSS, University of Minnesota
1992Winner, Ohio University's School of Music Concerto Competition (March, 1992), judged by adjudicators other than the faculty of Ohio University
1991—1993Music Talent Award (Deans' Scholarship), Ohio University
1989—1992National Deans List; Deans List, Ohio University
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2013—Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK: Program Director of Music Therapy & Professor, Department of Music, School of Arts & Sciences
2008-2013Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK: Program Director of Music Therapy & Associate Professor, Department of Music, School of Arts & Sciences
2006—Private Music Therapy Practice (1:1 sessions) and Adaptive Piano Instruction
2002-2008Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK: Program Director of Music Therapy & Assistant Professor, Department of Music, School of Arts & Sciences
1999-2002Hickory Pointe Care and Rehabilitation Center, Oskaloosa, KS: Director of Recreation Therapy
1997-1998Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA: Assistant Professor of Music Therapy, School of Health Sciences
1996 & 1994Holy Light (Sheng-Kuang) Theological Seminary, Kaohsiung, Taiwan: Instructor of Summer Music Therapy Workshops
1994-1995 Walker SouthviewNursing and Rehabilitation Center,Minneapolis, MN: Music Therapist (RMT-BC)
1993 Fort Wayne State Development Center, Fort Wayne, IN: Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant-IV (Music Therapy Internship) (Jan.-Jul.)
1990-1994Piano Accompanist for graduate, undergraduate, and prospective music students of University of Minnesota and Ohio University
1988-1997Instructor for Private Applied Piano Lessons
PUBLICATIONS AND ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS
- Contribution to Textbook (Chapters)
Lee, C. S. (2006). Women, Power, Music Therapy—Feminist Perspective on Music Therapy in Taiwan, in S. Hadley (Ed.), Feminist Perspectives in Music Therapy, 157-181. Philadelphia, PA: Barcelona.
B.Other Invited Publications
Lee, C. S. (2010, Summer). Music Therapy—The Benefits. Family Connection. Oklahoma Areawide Services Information System (OASIS)/University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.
Lee, C. S. (2006, November). Music Therapy in Taiwan, 2003-2006—Country of the Month.Voices.
Lee, C. S. (2003, June). Music Therapy in Taiwan—Country of the Month.Voices.
- Publication of Scholarly Writings
Liu, Y. H., Lee, C. S. & Chen, C. H. (2016). Effects of music listening on stress, anxiety and sleep quality for sleep disturbed pregnant women, Women & Health, 56:3, 296-311, DOI:10.1080/03630242.2015.1088116.
Tseng, Y. F., Chen, C. H. & Lee, C. S. (2010). Effects of listening to music on postpartum stress and anxiety levels. Journal of Clinical Nursing,19, 1049–1055.
Lee, C. S. (1998). Mei-Kao Yin-Yue-Chi-Liao Yen-Chio-Shuo Ker-Cheng Chien-Chie [Chinese] [Review of Music Therapy Graduate Programs in the United States]. , Yue-Ying, August & October.
- Interviews for Broadcasting & Prints
2011Music Therapy Services in Central Oklahoma,MetroFamily Magazine—Central Oklahoma’s Premiere Parenting Connection (July)
2010Cultural Sensitivity in Music Therapy Education, interviewed by Kathy Knoll, MA, MT-BC, AMTA.Pro LiveReport from the Southwestern Region (March)
- International Lecturing and Peer-Reviewed Paper Presentations before Professional Groups
2015University of Taipei (UT), Taipei, Taiwan, Visiting Distinguish Professor of Music Therapy and Liaison Designee of the SWOSU-UT Dual Degree Academic Program
Self-Care: Its Implication to Special Educators and Therapists(December 23)
Music-Assisted Coping Systematic Desensitization for Music Performance Anxiety (December 23)
From Music Performance to Music Therapy: The Win-Win Career Choice(December 24)
2009National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Visiting Distinguished Professor of Music
National Music and Psychological Health Education Panel of Experts, The Children’s Center of China, Beijing, China (3/17-18)
2006-2007Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing, China; Visiting Professor (June)
Lee, C. S. (2016, June). Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices and Assistive Technology in Music Therapy: How They Complement Each Otherin the 4th International Conference of the International Association of Music and Medicine: Where Music and Medicine Meet Beijing, China,(6/11-13)
Lee, C. S. (2011, July). OK HB2749: Its Global Implications to the Legislation in Music Therapyin the 13th World Congress of Music Therapy, Seoul, Korea (7/5-9).
Edwards, J.; Lee, C. S.; McFerran-Skewes, K.; York, E. & Wheeler, B. (2008). Feminist Perspectives in Music Therapy in the 12th World Congress of Music Therapy, Music, Culture, Sound & Health, Buenos Aires, Argentina (7/22-26).
Lee, C. S. (2005). The Effectiveness of Web-Based Interactive Instruction on Introducing Music Therapy in the 11th World Congress of Music Therapy, From Lullaby to Lament, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (7/18-23).
- Instructions for Professional Continuing Education Courses and Seminars
Lee, C. S. (2016). Adaptive Music Instruction for Children with Special Needs and Disabilities.Central Oklahoma Music Teachers Association, Oklahoma City, OK (1 hour)
Lee, C. S. (2015). Evidence-based Music Therapy Practice and Music Therapy in Medical Settings.Graduate Institute of Nursing, National Cheng-Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan (6 hours)
Lee, C. S. (2015). Music Therapy and Long-Term Care: From Consciousness to Unconsciousness. Rosycloud Foundation, Taipei, Taiwan (2 hours)
Lee, C. S. (2015). Music Therapy in Self-Care and Stress Management. Oklahoma Counseling Association Southwest Region Fall Conference, Weatherford, OK (2 hours)
Lee, C. S. (2014). Evidence-based Music Therapy Practice and Music Therapy in Medical Settings.Graduate Institute of Nursing, National Cheng-Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan (6 hours)
Lee, C. S. (2014). Music Therapy in Self-Care and Stress Management. Oklahoma Counseling Association Southwest Region Fall Conference, Weatherford, OK (2 hours)
Lee, C. S. (2013). Music Therapy in Medical Settings and Feminist Music Therapy.Graduate Institute of Nursing, National Cheng-Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan (6 hours)
Lee, C. S. (2012). Re-educative and Cognitive Music Therapy Techniques: Innovation, Implementation and Interpretation. Wichita Falls Music Therapists, Wichita Falls, TX (5 hours).
Hunt, A.; Kim, S.; Lee, C. S. & Webb, A. (2011, November). One in Harmony: Clinical and Educational Strategies in Multicultural Music Therapy at 2011 American Music Therapy Association National Conference: AMTA in the ATL: Advocacy, Therapy and Leadership, Atlanta, GA, 6 CEUs.
United Nation International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Projects for the Children’s Shelters
2008Workshop III, Shijiazhuang, Herbe Province, China (March 16-19)
2007 Workshop II, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China (September 1-4)
Lee, C. S. (2008, June). Music Therapy in Hospice and Critical Medical Care. 2 CEUs, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Lee, C. S. (2008, June). Expressive Arts Therapies Series: Legislative Issues of Expressive Arts Therapy in US Music Therapy Workshop: Active Music Experiences for Therapy and Music Therapy with other Expressive Arts Therapies. 3 CEUs, Bureau of Human Resource Development, Kaohsiung City Government, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Lee, C. S. (2008, June). Music Therapy Conference: Theories and Clinical Applications. 16 CEUs, National Taipei College of Nursing, Taipei, Taiwan.
Lee, C. S. (2008, June). (Please) Listen to Your Heart: The Strategic Music Therapy Practice in Pediatric Medicine.. 1 CEU, Departments of Rehabilitation & Pediatric Psychiatry, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital; Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Lee, C. S. (2008, May). The US Alternative Education and Music Therapy in Special Education: Theories and Practices—International Academic Conference, sponsored by the Taipei Municipal University of Education and Department of Education, Taipei City Government. 12 CEUs, Taipei, Taiwan.
Lee, C. S. (2007, June). Understanding and Experiencing Music Therapy for Stress Reduction at National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Lee, C. S. (2006, February). Adaptive Music Instructions, 2 Continuing Education hours for Music Educators, Jenks Public School District, OK.
Lee, C. S. (2003, November). Continuing Music Therapy Education Series Music Therapy on Cyberspace: A Web-based Introduction to Music Therapy via Blackboard 5.5 at the 5th annual American Music Therapy Association National Conference, Minneapolis, MN, 6 CEUs.
Lee, C. S. (1996, September). Music Therapy, Clinical Medicine, and Psychoneuroimmunology: Its Theory and Clinical Application, continuing education,Medical Research Committee of Chang-Hwa Christian Hospital, Chang-Hwa, Taiwan.
- National Peer Reviewed Paper Presentations or Clinical Workshops before Professional Groups
Hunt, A. M.; Kim, S. A.; Lee, C. S.; Webb, A. Reichert, J. (2014, November).A Universal Language? ESOL Speakers in Music Therapy Education and Supervision at the 2014 American Music Therapy Association National Conference: Pursue Your Passion for Music Therapy, Louisville, KY.
Hunt, A. M.; Lee, C. S.; Kim, S. A. & Webb, A. (2013, November). The Impact of Cultural Identity on Cross-Cultural Music Therapy Practice and Supervision at the 2013 American Music Therapy Association National Conference: Voices of the Sea: Music Therapy @ Florida, Jacksonville, FL.
Hunt, A. M.; Kim, S. A. & Lee, C. S. (2012, October). Self-Perception, Empowerment, and Music Therapy: Lessons from Our Culturally Diverse Clients at the 2012 American Music Therapy Association National Conference: Changing Winds: Innovation in Music Therapy, St. Charles, IL.
Selesky, E. C.; Belgrave, M. J.;Osburn, C. E.; Lee, C. S.;Korb, C. A. & Geist, K (2011, November). A Music Therapy Educator’s Faculty Load: Taking Care of Yourself While Meeting the Needs of Your Students at the 2012 American Music Therapy Association National Conference: AMTA in the ATL: Advocacy, Therapy and Leadership, Atlanta, GA.
Lee, C. S. (2010, November). The Oklahoma House Bill 2749 and Perceptions on the Cost Effectiveness of Music Therapy—A Comparative Study in the 12thAnnual American Music Therapy Association Conference, Rock out of the Past…and Roll into the Future, Cleveland, OH.
Allen, E.; Bufford, R.; Dowell, M.; Heppel, S.; Lee, C. S. & Voss, J.(2009, November).Music Therapy State Recognition Task Force Made Easyin the 11thAnnual American Music Therapy Association Conference, Pacific Melodies: Catching Waves to the Future, San Diego, CA.
Kim, S.; Lee, C. S.; Hunt, A. M.; Moon, J. P.; Nagae, N.; Webb, A. A.& Wu, L. (2008, November). Embracing the Difference: Actions of Multicultural Music Therapy in Education and Practice in the 10thAnnual American Music Therapy Association Conference, Expanding the Gateway to Music Therapy, St. Louis, MO.
Bradt, J; Curtis, S. L.; Forinash, M.; Goldberg, F. S.; Hadley, S. J.; Jones, L. B.; Kim, S.; Lee, C. S.; Merrill, T.; Streeter, E. & Wheeler, B. (2007, November). Feminist Perspectives in Music Therapy in 9thAnnual American Music Therapy Association Conference, Harness the Spirit, Louisville, KY.
Lee, C. S. (2006, November). Effectiveness of Music Therapy on Empowering Rural At-Risk Youth in 8th Annual American Music Therapy Association Conference, A Wellspring of Innovation in Music Therapy, Kansas City, MO.
Lee, C. S. (2005, November).Music Therapy on Cyberspace III: Maximize your learning experience in Web-assisted Coursesin the 7th Annual American Music Therapy Association Conference, Experience the Power of Music Therapy, Orlando, FL.
Lee, C. S. & Kim, S. A. (2004, November). Experiences of Culturally Diverse Music Therapist: Student, Clinician and Educatorin the 6th Annual American Music Therapy Association Conference, Moving Forward with Music Therapy, Austin, TX.
Lee, C. S. (2004, November). Music Therapy on Cyberspace II: Hybrid/Blended Design of Music Therapy Course via Blackboardin the 6th Annual American Music Therapy Association Conference, Moving Forward with Music Therapy, Austin, TX.
Lee, C. S. (2002, November). Where are We Now—Survey Research on Current Music Therapy Distance Education Development in the Research Poster Session of American Music Therapy Association National Conference—Music Therapy on My Mind, Atlanta, GA.
- Regional Peer Reviewed Paper Presentations or Clinical Workshops before Professional Groups
Lee, C. S. (2016, March). Are You Loaded? Interview Preparations and Techniques in Annual Southwestern Region of American Music Therapy Conference, Austin, TX.
Lee, C. S. (2016, March). Boom-Chick and Beyond—Keyboard Functional and Improvisation Skills above the Survival Mode in Annual Southwestern Region of American Music Therapy Conference, Austin, TX.
Lee, C. S. (2010, December). The Application of Active Musical Experiences as the Therapy Interventions in the Preventive and Long-Term Care Medical Practices. National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Lee, C. S. (2010, May). Being a Better Self via Active Music Making atChildren’s Behavioral Health Conference “Reclaiming Lives…Claiming Futures, Norman, OK.
Leslie, A. & Lee, C. S. (2010, March). The Correlation of Social Economical Status of Adolescents and their Hip-Hop Preferences in Annual Southwestern American Music Therapy Association Conference, Amarillo, TX.
Yocum, V. & Lee, C. S. (2010, March). The Effectiveness of Music Therapy Oriented Piano Playing on Emotional Affects and Symptom Management of People with PTSD in Annual Southwestern American Music Therapy Association Conference, Amarillo, TX.
Lee, C. S. (2009, December). Master Lecture Series: (1) Music Therapy: The Clinical and Educational Training in U.S., (2) Performing Arts Medicine, Taipei Municipal University of Education, Taipei, Taiwan.
Lee, C. S. (2009, June). Music Therapy in the U. S. Alternative Education. National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Lee, C. S. (2009, May). Drumming: Being a Better Self through Fun andGames at 16th Annual Children’s Behavioral Health Conference—Art of Discovering Resilience, Norman, OK.
Buford, R; Dowell, M.; Heppel, S.; Lee, C. S. & Voss, J. (2009, March). OklahomaMusicTherapyState Recognition Task Force: 2006-2009 in Annual Southwestern American Music Therapy Association Conference, Austin, TX.
Horton, S. & Lee, C. S. (2009, March). The Effectiveness of Music Improvisation on Communication in a 7-year old Female with Autism: A Case Study in Annual Southwestern American Music Therapy Association Conference, Austin, TX.
McCurdy, R.; Schmidt, A. & Lee, C. S. (2009, March). Comparison of Singing v. Instrumental Performance and Music with Movement on the Agitation of Dementia Patients in Annual Southwestern American Music Therapy Association Conference, Austin, TX.
Romasanta, T. & Lee, C. S. (2009, March). Mommy, Baby and Music: The Effects of Music Therapy Protocol on the Mother-Child Bond at Annual Southwestern American Music Therapy Association Conference, Austin, TX.
Lee, C. S. (2009, February). Music Therapy in Medicine: An Overview; OU College of Medicine Music as Medicine Club, Oklahoma City, OK.
Lee, C. S. (2008, December). Music Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy Education & Regulations atTaipei Municipal University of Education, Taipei, Taiwan.
Lee, C. S. (2008, May). Music-Assisted Coping Systematic Desensitization for Music Performance Anxiety atNational Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Lee, C. S. (2008, May). Music Therapy as a Career Choice—Master Class atNational Chiayi University, Chiayi, Taiwan.
Lee, C. S. (2008, April). Music Therapy for Individuals with Sensory Losses atProvince Day, Iota Alpha Chapter, Sigma Alpha Iota International Fraternity, the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK (4/26/08).
Lee, C. S., Baker, M. & Titsworth, J. (2008, March). A Journey on Forming an Undergraduate Research: The Effect of Music Perception as Defined by Culture at Annual Southwestern American Music Therapy Association Conference, Blooming in the Desert, El Peso, TX.
Lee, C. S. (2007, June). Music Therapy as a Career Choice atNational Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Lee, C. S. (2007, March). Can I Get the Internship/Job I like?--Job/Internship Hunting 101 at the Annual Southwestern American Music Therapy Association Conference, Music Therapy—One Beat at a Time, Dallas, TX.
Lee, C. S. (2006, July). Music Therapy Updates, Music Therapy Association of Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan.
Lee, C. S. (2006, March). Voices of Power: Music Therapy for Rural At-Risk Youth in Alternative Education at the Annual Southwestern American Music Therapy Association Conference, ¡Fiesta! Celebrate the Music! San Antonio, TX.
Lee, C. S. (2005, June). The Therapeutic Use of Musical Experiences for the Promotion of Teenagers’ Positive Self-Regards: Presence and Futureat the Expressive Arts Therapy Conference, Exploration of Expressive Arts for At Risk Youth, Edmond, OK.
Lee, C. S. (2005, April). Music Therapy as a Career Choiceat the Annual Southwestern American Music Therapy Association Conference, Music Therapy—On the Right Track, Oklahoma City, OK.
Lee, C. S. (2004, April). Keyboard Improvisation Techniques for Music Therapists at the Southwestern American Music Therapy Association Regional Conference Music Therapy: World Class, Albuquerque, NM.
Lee, C. S. (2003, November). Where are We Now—Survey Research on Current Music Therapy Distance Education Development at Research Day for Regional Universities, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK.
Lee, C. S. (2003, April). Are You Loaded: Music Therapy Interview Preparation and Techniques at the Southwestern Regional Conference Music Therapy: Launching into the Future, Meeting the Needs of the World, Houston, TX.
Lee, C. S. (2001, April). Music Therapy Distance Education:How Far Can We Go at Midwest Regional Conference Goin’ to Kansas City; Kansas City Here We Come, Kansas City, MO.
Lee, C. S. (1997, March). Music Therapy and Psychoneuroimmunology—Its Development, Theory and Future at the 44th Annual Great Lakes Region Conference Embracing Change—Creating Balance, Minneapolis, MN.
Lee, C. S. (1996, December). Assessment Techniques and Instrument Design for Music Therapy Clinical Practice, Music Therapy Association of Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan.
Lee, C. S. (1996, September). History and Application of Music Therapy, Community Education Series of Tian-Kim Presbyterian Church, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Lee, C. S. (1996, September). Music Therapy and Psychoneuroimmunology: How It Can Be Meaningful to Our Profession, Music Therapy Association of Taiwan. Taipei, Taiwan.
Lee, C. S. (1996, September). Music Therapy: Its Theory and Implications for Spiritual Healing, Adult Continuing Education of Sam-Min Presbyterian Church, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Lee, C. S. (1996, August). Music Therapy and Geriatric Care in Senior Fellowship, Hong-Soan Presbyterian Church, Fongshan, Taiwan.
PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
2014Shelley Martinson Faculty Recital (Nov. 23)
In Memory for Soprano Saxophone and Piano by Michael Timpson and Chihchun Chi-Sun Lee, World Premiere Performance, Tau Beta Sigma Women in Music Recital (Apr. 19)
Shelley Martinson Faculty Recital (Feb. 23)
2013FluteSong: Hannah Porter, Flute and Kristin Griffeath, Soprano (Oct. 4)
Stacey DiPaolo Faculty Recital (Sept. 29)
2012Faculty Recital for Trombones, Euphonium, Percussions, and Piano—Premiere Compositions by Robert Chambers (Sept. 20)
Rhapsodiefor AltoSaxophoneandPiano by Claude Debussy (arr. Eugene Russeau), Graduation Recitals (Mar. 31 & Apr. 1)
Ciaccona for Trombone and Piano by Eugène Bozza, SWOSU Music Faculty Chamber Music Concert, Weatherford, OK (Mar. 15)
2011Fantaisie for Trombone and Piano in E Major, Op. 27 by Sigismund Stojowski, SWOSU Music Faculty Chamber Music Concert, Performing Arts Center, Weatherford, OK (Oct. 13)
Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 in D major by Johann Sebastian Bach (Harpsichord), Southwestern Oklahoma State University Symphony Orchestra Concert (Oct. 11)
Faculty Recital for Trombone and Piano (Sept. 22)