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Friday, September 21, 2012
Getting to and From the AMTA Conference
AMTA has been working very diligently to find our conference participants the best possible deal for airport transportation. Read on for some low-cost options for getting to and from the conference hotel.
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
Opening Session Guests Announced
AMTA staff held a conference call with 4 fabulously talented singer-songwriters known as “The Bitchin’ Babes.” The “Babes” will perform for the Opening Session at the AMTA annual conference next month. The “Babes” were fascinated to see videos depicting music therapy in action and to learn about the many populations with whom we work. They asked great questions and expressed their admiration for the valuable work of music therapists. Don’t miss what promises to be the show of a lifetime!
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Thursday, September 6, 2012
Special Invitation For AMTA Educators and Internship Directors and Supervisors
The AMTA Board of Directors Sub-Committee on Master’s Level Entry Exploration is pleased to announce a special conference forum for AMTA Music Therapy Educators and Internship Directors and Supervisors to formally discuss the topic of moving the entry to the music therapy profession to the master’s level. Please follow the link below to view the invitation and note that it contains time sensitive information so don’t delay!
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
CMTE Opportunities at the 2012 Conference
The 2012 Conference Addendum is available now and contains complete descriptions, goals and objectives for additional courses and CMTE credits you can earn at the 2012 AMTA Conference. You can still add CMTE courses, Institutes, and Pre-Conference Trainings, but space is limited, so sign up today!
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Online Submissions for AMTA Journal Articles Available Now
SILVER SPRING, MD – August 30, 2012 – The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and the Editors of AMTA’s peer-reviewed journals, the Journal of Music Therapy (JMT) and Music Therapy Perspectives (MTP), are pleased to announce a publication enhancement with the launch of PeerTrack™. The customized software supports online article submission and peer review.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
CBS Los Angeles Features Music Therapy Clinic
"Music can be a form of therapy for many people who are dealing with physical, emotional and intellectual challenges. The Music Therapy Wellness Clinic at Cal State Northridge is considered a great option for many people."
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Thursday, August 9, 2012
Newest Music Therapy Column in Huffington Post
Click on this link to read the latest column by AMTA Immediate Past President Ronna Kaplan in the Huffington Post. With input from Connie Tomaino, Ronna responds to the video clip of Alive Inside and describes for readers the profound impact music therapy can have on individuals with Alzheimer's or other dementias.
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Monday, August 6, 2012
Music Therapy Mover and Shaker
Music therapy took an unexpected turn in San Diego, CA when Dr. Barbara Reuer moved into town. Innovative programs, the expansion of music therapy services in the community, the “business” of music therapy, the thrill of training new therapists, as well as heartfelt stories about ways in which music and therapy have touched her life abound in this AMTA-pro podcast which is a benefit of membership in AMTA. Click to read more.
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Friday, July 20, 2012
Music Therapy Matters 15(2) Published
The newest edition of AMTA's member newsletter is now available. Log in with your current member email address and password, then go to Member Resources>Member Toolkit to read your copy today!
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Friday, July 20, 2012
AMTA 2011 Annual Report
The 2011 Annual Report is now available. Read on to review highlights, successes and progress made last year as the music therapy profession became stronger than ever!
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Friday, July 13, 2012
AMTA Member Benefit of the Week:
New AMTA-pro podcast, "Debbie Dacus: Music Therapy from Different Angles." Debbie has 25 years of clinical experience, has published several books and coauthored several music therapy resources, and is currently preparing to teach at the university level. In this podcast, Debbie shares compelling stories from her daily work and talks with about lessons learned from her experiences in music and in music therapy over the years.
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Friday, June 22, 2012
2012 Conference Concurrent Session Schedule Online
You can now see the planned concurrent session and meeting schedule for the 2012 AMTA Conference. Check it out, then click the Attend a Conference button to register for the conference before the early deadline of July 11, 2012 for maximum savings on your conference registration.
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