MARLENE C. WILLIAMS, MT-BC
Marlene C. Williams, MT-BC brings a wealth of music therapy
expertise to MusicWorks. She has over eighteen years experience
in the clinical practice of music therapy including positions
held at Philadelphia State Hospital, Norristown State Hospital,
Settlement Music School and Variety Club Camps. Marlene’s
work has influenced many diverse populations ranging in
age from young children to seniors.
Marlene
is an accomplished music therapist, keyboard player,
organist, teacher and choir director. Her music education
background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Music
from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA; with advanced
studies at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester,
NY, Settlement Music School in Philadelphia, PA; and
private studies with Harry W. Grier on organ. Marlene
is a Board Certified Music Therapist.
As
a music teacher, Marlene has provided educational services
to students at Settlement Music School, Newtown Friends
School, Jenkintown Music School, and many YMCA and YWCA
camps. She also offers lessons to private students.
As
an organist and choir director, Marlene has shared her talents
at Macalester-Torresdale Presbyterian Church and Rhawnhurst
Presbyterian Church both located in Philadelphia, PA, the
Interdenominational Chapel at Norristown State Hospital
and various area churches as a guest performer and director.
She is currently the Director of Music at Pilgrim Baptist
Church.
Marlene
performs as a soloist and ensemble player in churches,
synagogues, schools, hospitals, colleges, festivals and
various private events in the tri-state area (Pennsylvania,
New Jersey and Delaware) and the states of New York,
Illinois and Colorado. She holds and maintains local
and national memberships with the American Guild of Organists,
the Music Teachers National Organization and the American
Music Therapy Association.
As
a member of the MusicWorks team, Marlene serves consumers
in the eastern Montgomery County area. MusicWorks is
very proud to have the talents and skill of Marlene Williams
servicing our growing client base.