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Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Conference Program Sneak Preview
The Opening Session of the AMTA Annual Conference begins Oct. 11th. For a sneak preview of the Conference Program before then, click to view it online.
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Tuesday, October 2, 2012
2012 Workforce Study Now Available
The "AMTA Member Survey & Workforce Analysis," a benefit of current membership in AMTA, provides a detailed descriptive statistical narrative about demographics, employment, salaries, and other helpful information to draw a snapshot of the music therapy profession.
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Monday, October 1, 2012
Interactive Soundclips Available AMTA Annual Conference Opening Celebration
The American Music Therapy Association invites you to the 2012 Annual Conference, Opening Celebration where will celebrate our theme: Changing Winds: Innovation in Music Therapy. The doors open at 7:00pm October 11. Be a part of the action and join us and music therapist, Christine Stevens as you become a part of our soundscape during warm up to the Opening Celebration. Feel free to download the sound clips onto your smartphone, iPad, tablet or portable player!
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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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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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