A majority agreed that a knowledge of music was necessary, and not only were all phases of music specified, but the ability to make intelligent selections of music and to operate commercial sound equipment was recommended by some. Experience in teaching music, particularly the piano, was high on the list of desired accomplishments, and the faculty of directing singing was even higher. Many hospitals stressed the importance of a “wholesome personality”, but this is a term which defies suitable definition. However, the following qualifications were named: emotional stability, patience, refinement, congeniality, quietness, and a sense of humor. There are further recommendations that the worker should possess: imagination, tactfulness, consideration, energy, perseverance, sincerity, co-operation, adaptability and understanding of human nature. In the final chapter of this work a more realistic approach to this subject will be offered. One final qualification is mentioned which is to be taken most seriously, and that is that the musician who would work with mental patients should have “a definite urge to help the mentally ill.” As a supplement to this he should have or be given a working knowledge of hospital procedure and the handling of the psychiatric patient. From these comments by hospital authorities and the recent trends in institutions throughout the country, it is reasonable to assume that the demand for adequately trained hospital music aides will increase. Some hospitals will want one or more full-time workers, and others will want a part-time worker. This means that some musicians may be able to supplement their earnings by securing partial pay from hospitals in their communities, the remuneration offered varying with the size of the hospital, its endowment and income. It will never be a source of wealth to a musician, but it can be a stop-gap in the hard early years or a continuous position for those who seek the security of regular employment. Some people fill positions for which their only qualification has been influence; but in the majority of cases the people who have spent the greatest effort in securing superior training will be the recipients of the best positions. The student of hospital music should prepare for his job as seriously as for any other aspect of music. Regardless of his other qualifications, he must of course be a musician, and a degree in music is valuable; in fact almost essential. The ability to play a second instrument even moderately well is useful. The universal appeal and advantages of the piano make a working knowledge of it important. The music aide should be able either to play the piano at sight or he should study one of the rapid systems of piano instruction for he will be called upon not only to accompany group singing but to assist visiting artists or talented patients.