ArtsQuest names teaching artist and music therapist internship

ArtsQuest recently announces teaching artist and board-certified music therapist Hilari Stahler will begin a yearlong internship at The Banana Factory as part of her expressive arts therapy program with Lesley University.

Stahler’s fundamental belief that all individuals are unique, essential and worthy of fulfillment drives her person-centered, humanistic approach to therapy and outreach. She has worked as a teaching artist for ArtsQuest for seven years and most recently piloted the ALL ACCESSible programming and Sensory Space at The Banana Factory. She is the owner of More Than Music, LLC where she provides therapeutic and recreational music and art opportunities for children of all abilities.

Stahler has developed and implemented programs for many local organizations such as Kidspeace, Turning Point of Lehigh Valley Inc., Pediatric Cancer Society, Country Meadows, Allentown School District, Bethlehem School District, early intervention programs, and Live, Learn & Play.

Prior to her work in Lehigh Valley, she worked at the Center for Discovery in Harris, New York where she was responsible for training music therapy interns and experienced the importance of a community approach to therapy.