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1 VOLUME 14, NO. 3 Fall, Two Prestigious D.C.-Based Organizations Start Music Therapy Programs AMTA is proud to announce that two of the most prestigious organizations in Washington, D.C., recently hired AMTA members to start brand-new music therapy programs. The Levine School of Music, which is celebrating 35 years, is the region s preeminent center for music education. Levine is nationally recognized as one of the premier community music schools. Leanne Belasco, MS, MT-BC, is the first Director of Music Therapy and will be designing and implementing a comprehensive music therapy program to serve the region s children and adults who can benefit from music therapy services. Peter Jablow, the President & CEO of Levine, remarked, Music therapy reflects Levine s core values of opportunity and community. Under Leanne s leadership, Levine, will for the first time in the Washington region, offer a comprehensive program to individuals with disabilities and developmental disorders for whom music would otherwise be unavailable. Children s National Medical Center has a 140 year history of providing comprehensive services to children and adolescents in the Washington region, being the only exclusive provider of pediatric care in the metropolitan area. Children s internationally recognized team of pediatric healthcare professionals see more than 360,000 outpatient visits each year and provide care for patients who come from the region, the nation and around the world. Clarissa Karlsson, MT- BC, is the first Director of Music Therapy for Children s Center on Cancer and Blood Disorders. She will focus her attention on the Hematology and Oncology units. Clarissa is completing her graduate degree in music therapy at Drexel University. Social worker, Lynn Hardesty, LCSW, advocated for the music therapy program, which will fall under her jurisdiction as the manager of the Patient and Family Support Program in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. According to Hardesty, Music therapy offers us one more way to provide children, adolescents, continued on page 4 AMTA Website 3.0 Unveiled For over a year, AMTA staff have been working hard to create a new website experience that s personalized, interactive and easy to use. And now, at long last, it's here! The new and improved AMTA website was unveiled in July of Welcome to the new The entire project includes a new member database integrated with new website design. The whole online experience is AMTA Director of Membership, Angie Elkins and AMTA Consultant Barbara Else hold up a "taste" of the new AMTA website at the Board of Directors' Mid-year meeting in June, 2011 designed to enhance the mission of AMTA and to focus on YOU. You can log into your AMTA online account, control your own contact information, register for a conference or purchase something from the AMTA store. See what's new in the latest news with weekly updates, subscribe to the RSS feed, watch videos on the AMTA YouTube channel and be informed of updates on Facebook and Twitter H I G H L I G H T S v An Interview with Clifford Madsen Thoughts, perspectives on working for music therapy on pg. 6 v AMTA 2011 Annual Report Read about highlights & successes over the past year pgs v 2011 AMTA Annual Conference Special guests include Mickey Hart read more on pg. 25 v Wilson Trust Initiative Read about progress on page 30 You won't want to miss our new design, member only access pages, online directory, search features and more! v N E W S F R O M T H E A M E R I C A N M U S I C T H E R A P Y A S S O C I A T I O N

2 XXXXX Presidential Perspectives While we are continuing to observe, assess, and develop goals and objectives, we have been able to implement many of our plans. We can now evaluate our progress in many areas. American Music Therapy Association 8455 Colesville Road Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD Phone: (301) Fax: (301) Web Site: 2 v MUSIC THERAPY MATTERS v Fall, 2011 The Evaluation Stage of a Presidency and Board Team A few of you may remember that about a year and a half ago I wrote a column about the stages of a presidency and a board. I quote myself: Not dissimilar to the music therapy process, presidency and board membership may be experienced and guided through various stages. And, as in music therapy, the stages may not be cut and dried or hierarchical; rather, they may overlap, recur, be circular or spiral, and/or be exhibited in other ways. I am writing now to tell you that, following the model I outlined then, we are partially currently in the evaluation stage of my presidency and the present AMTA board term. While we are continuing to observe, assess, and develop goals and objectives, we have been able to implement many of our plans. We can now evaluate our progress in many areas. We have new journal editors, Dr. Sheri Robb and Dr. Tony Meadows, and a brand spanking new website! We also have created a new position, that of AMTA Fact Sheet Editor, and Dr. Soo-Jin Kwoun is the first person to serve in this new capacity. We have successfully implemented a number of Special Projects, such as our 60th anniversary video and celebration and the Library of Congress lectures on Music and the Brain. We have launched the Wilson Trust Initiative in the Seattle area and hope to be Bridging the Sound through Music Therapy. We have continued numerous ongoing efforts in regard to disaster relief, both here in the US and abroad. Our progress with public awareness of music therapy has reached new heights. We are riding on the wave of success of two novels featuring music therapists as main characters (Sing You Home, by Jodi Picoult, and I Think I Love You, by Allison Pearson), as well as that of a wonderful movie, The Music Never Stopped, based on a story by Oliver Sacks. Julia Ormond s character in this movie is modeled after our own award-winning member music therapist, Dr. Connie Tomaino! A U.S. congresswoman, Gabrielle Giffords, participated in music therapy, and this, too, received media attention. While AMTA did not initially plan for the release of two books and a movie, secondary gains, as often occur also in therapeutic settings, occurred for AMTA. Further media attention has resulted, and in the past three months your national president has even become a columnist with the Huffington Post, resulting in untold exposure! Hopefully, the results will be increased public awareness about music therapy and its benefits. Several new work groups or ad hoc committees were created at our midyear board meeting in June 2011 to tackle diverse and timely issues such as advancement, including planned giving; pre-election g u i d e l i n e s ; executive director evaluation m a t e r i a l s a n d p r o c e s s ; a n d A M T A s participation in NCCATA. The work in these groups has begun. Ronna Kaplan, MA, MT-BC AMTA President Work in previously established groups continues as well. Transition planning for key committee leadership has been intentionally set in motion, with cochairs being appointed for both the Academic Program Approval Committee (Marilyn Sandness now co-chairs with Cathy McKinney) and the Research Committee (Cliff Madsen now co-chairs with Deb Burns). Additionally, the steps in our new Acronym Implementation Plan are being checked off in a timely fashion, readying the membership for a change in acronym usage when it comes to specialized trainings as opposed to one s licensure, certification and/or degrees. I look forward to the Assembly of Delegates, all our standing boards and committees, as well as other ad hoc work groups and task forces, and the general membership meeting in November in Atlanta. We will receive progress updates on the tasks before the many groups listed above; honor outstanding members and advocates for their service and contributions to the field; learn how to be better advocates for our clients, their families, our businesses or organizations, and ourselves; continue to expand and refine our therapeutic knowledge, skills and attitudes; and develop a greater awareness of what leadership entails. I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all the volunteers who have donated their time and expertise to all phases of the conference, as well as throughout my term as President, which is rapidly coming to a close. I hope to see you in a few short weeks in Atlanta, where together we will have many opportunities to remember, to network, to learn, to think, to play, to re-energize, and to be inspired toward making a difference through music therapy! v

3 Government Relations Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C Final Regulations On September 6, 2011, the U.S. Department of Education announced the release of the final regulations for the early intervention program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Many of you may recall when the draft IDEA Part C Regulations were initialing posted in 2006, AMTA led a call-toaction for members and advocates to submit comments requesting the specific listing of music therapy as a recognized service in early intervention. Although the Department did not create a new listing of music therapy, a response published in the Federal Register clearly indicates music therapy can qualify as an early intervention service under IDEA Part C. Additionally, many commenters requested that music therapy be included in the definition of early intervention services Discussion: The specific early intervention services that are listed in (b) are those identified in section 632(4)(E) of the Act... However, as noted in the preamble to the NPRM and in the definition of early intervention services in the regulations, this list is not exhaustive. Specifically, (d) states that (t)he services and personnel identified and defined in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section do not comprise exhaustive lists of the types of services that may constitute early intervention services or the types of qualified personnel that may provide early intervention services. Further, (d) states that [n] othing in this section prohibits the identification in the IFSP of another type of service as an early intervention service provided that the service meets the criteria identified in paragraph (a) of this section. Section (d) clearly conveys that the early intervention services identified in (b) are not an exhaustive list and may include other developmental, corrective, or supportive services that meet the needs of a child as determined by the IFSP Team, provided that the services meet the criteria identified in (a) and the applicable State s definition of early intervention services. We added the previous definitions of nursing services and nutritional services to these final regulations because these definitions are defined in the current regulations and relied upon by the field. However, adding new definitions of additional services identified by the commenters, such as music therapy and respite care, is not necessary. (Federal Register, September 28, 2011, pgs ) This clarification that music therapy may be considered an early intervention service under IDEA Part C will hopefully assist families more easily access music therapy services for their young children. v Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011 President Obama recently signed into law the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act (CARA) of This legislation, originally enacted in 2006, provides multiple supports and resources for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. CARA was sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA) in the House of Representatives and Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) in the Senate. Although passage required significant advocacy from families and professionals across the country, CARA passed unanimously in both the House and Senate despite the on-going debate regarding the federal budget. The new law continues the federal government s commitment to autism research, services and treatment at current levels, authorizing $693 million over the next three years. The original act provided nearly $945 million over five years C O N T E N T S New Programs in D.C. 1 AMTA Website Presidential Perspectives 2 IDEA Part C Final Regs 3 Combating Autism Act 3 Deficit Reduction 4 New Publications from AMTA 4 National Council on Aging 5 Center Stage 5 Cliff Madsen Interview Annual Report 8-24 AMTA 2011 Annual Conference 25 Conference Registration Form 26 CMTE Courses 27 Conference Special Guests 28 Continuing Education Awaits 29 Scholarship Winners 29 Wilson Trust 30 Disaster Response 30 Fall Scholarships Conference 32 AMTA Website MUSIC THERAPY MATTERS v Fall, 2011 v 3

4 Perspectives - con't New MT Programs - con't from page 1 and their families with opportunities for creative expression of feelings, with innovative interventions for symptom management, and with techniques aimed at pain reduction and support. We also anticipate that Clarissa and this new music therapy program will help promote the healing environment by providing music on the unit and facilitating opportunities for patients, families and staff to participate in music-making as a community. AMTA members should celebrate the investment in music therapy being made by these two influential organizations. Your association s staff were actively involved in the development of these two new high-ranking and highly visible programs, making these dreams a reality. For more information about Levine, contact Leanne at lbelasco@levineschool.org or about Children s, contact Clarissa at ckarlsso@ childrensnational.org v Check out AMTA s most recent addition to our growing inventory of publications now available in the Online Bookstore! Music Therapy and Geriatric Populations With the rapid growth of the aging population, an increasing number of persons are diagnosed each year with age-related disorders. The use of music can do much to enhance the plan of care for aging adults. The primary purpose of this handbook is to educate music therapists and healthcare professionals about the uses and evidencebased benefits of music therapy practices with older adults those in hospice care, with Alzheimer s disease, in health and wellness programs, and in intergenerational programs. Written by Melita Belgrave, Alice- Ann Darrow, Darcy Walworth, and Natalie Wlodarczyk. v Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction The Joint Select Committee, also known as the Super Committee, was created as a result of the debt-ceiling deal reached this summer also known as the Budget Control Act of The committee consists of twelve members of Congress, six from the House of Representatives and six from the Senate, with each delegation evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans. Members of the Joint Select Committee include: Senate Members Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), Co-chair Sen. John Kerry (D-PA) Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) House Members Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), Co-chair Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI) Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) This bipartisan committee is responsible for reaching a compromise that will reduce the deficit by $1.2 trillion dollars from a mixture of spending cuts and tax revenue. The special committee must report a bill with its recommendations by November 23, Any recommendations it makes are to be voted on immediately by both chambers of Congress, with no filibusters or amendments allowed. If the joint committee or Congress fail to act by December 23, 2011 the bill calls for automatic across-the-board cuts, split between defense and non-defense spending, including Medicare. Social Security and Medicaid would be excluded from those automatic cuts - although there is the possibility of decreased provider payments within Medicare and Medicaid. As the work of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction continues, AMTA will monitor their activities and respond where appropriate. v v MUSIC THERAPY MATTERS v Fall, 2011

5 Center Stage 2011 Advocacy Day - National Council on Aging Center Stage Honor your friends and loved ones or celebrate life's landmark events while supporting the growth of music therapy through Center Stage. On September 15, 2011, the National Council on Aging held its annual advocacy day. AMTA Government Relations Director, Judy Simpson, and Government Relations Associate, Rebecca Smith were both in attendance. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization. NCOA works with thousands of organizations across the country to help seniors find jobs and benefits, improve their health, live independently, and remain active in their communities. Among the points of focus for participants were debt reduction talks and their implications for Older Americans and the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act. The first portion of the day was dedicated to increasing attendee familiarity with NCOA talking points, and enhancing advocacy techniques for use on the second part of the day dedicated to congressional meetings. The AMTA Government Relations team was able to secure meetings with the offices of Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) Co-Chair of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction; and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO). Staffers were briefed on the efficacy of music therapy services with the Older Adult population. The historical inclusion of music therapy in the Older Americans Act was discussed and the importance of continuing that inclusion with the reauthorization scheduled for later this year. Participating in events like this allow AMTA to raise congressional awareness of music therapy services. v A M T A S T A F F Andrea Farbman, EdD Executive Director Al Bumanis, MT-BC Director of Communications and Conferences Jane Creagan, MME, MT-BC Director of Professional Programs Angie Elkins, MT-BC Director of Membership Services/ Music Therapy Matters Editor * denotes part time staff Tawna Grasty, BFA* Senior Staff Assistant Judy Kaplan, MEd* Executive Assistant Melissa Kornacki, BA* Staff Assistant Judy Simpson, MT-BC Director of Government Relations Cindy Smith Conference Planner and Membership Associate In Memory of Meg Latimer Kearns from Elizabeth Malloy via the Meg Foundation In Memory of Nancy Clark from Mary Krugman In Memory of Dwight Carson, Poet and Musician from Claudia and Michael Franks In Memory of Michael J. Kunicki AMTA's Center Stage is the perfect way to honor your friends and loved ones or celebrate life's landmark events, all while supporting the growth of music therapy. Funds donated are used to support AMTA's mission. To make your submission to Center Stage, please send a check for $15 or more, the name and address of your honoree, along with your name and address and reason for the tribute to: AMTA, Center Stage, 8455 Colesville Rd, Ste 1000, Silver Spring, MD, Tribute gifts will be acknowledged with a letter to the donor and a card to the designate, as well as in Music Therapy Matters. AMTA reserves the right to accept, edit, or reject tributes for publication. Rebecca Smith, BA Government Relations Associate/ Scholarship & Grants Coordinator Dianne Wawrzusin, MM, MT-BC Administrative Services Coordinator AMTA's Mission Statement: To advance public awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increase access to quality music therapy services in a rapidly changing world MUSIC THERAPY MATTERS v Fall, 2011 v 5

6 AMTA Donor Series Working Together for Music Therapy: An Interview with Clifford Madsen Sandra L. Curtis, PhD, MT-BC, AMTA Vice President-Elect, Concordia University This interview with Clifford Madsen is the first in a series designed to showcase the contributions of some of the many people who are working behind the scenes and in front of the scenes to support music therapy and to support the AMTA in its work to support music therapy. It has been an honor to spend some time with them as they share their thoughts on what the AMTA means to them. In the interview which follows, Cliff Madsen takes us back to a time when our organization was of such a small size that the entire membership could meet in a single room. At that time, it may have been easier to see the importance of each individual s contribution; however, it is no less true today that collectively we are the AMTA. While the more visible face of the AMTA may be presented by the President, the other Board members, the CEO, and the national office staff, the work accomplished and the success achieved is only possible through the contributions of each of us individual members the American Music Therapy Association is us. In exploring Clifford Madsen s reflections, you may find yourself, as I did, with cause to pause and reflect on your own life s journey in music therapy. Your thoughts may also turn to where the future will take you on the journey as an advocate for music therapy. Curtis: You have been a long-time supporter of the AMTA. Could you tell me a little bit about what the AMTA means to you? Madsen: The AMTA for me is the organization that embodies all of the best of music therapy practices, procedures, research, and everything else. And I got involved way back when we were then the National Association for Music Therapy and the most important part of what we do is to have provided over the years a solid research base for practices, procedures, protocols, whatever. There are a lot of professional organizations, but the longevity of our own [is remarkable] (especially with the merger of NAMT & AAMT, and with now one unified organization). I think we have the very strongest organization that we could have actually just staking a claim for what it is that music therapy is, what it does, what it is not, what it does not do, and I think that is very, very important. Without a professional organization, organizations just don t have very much clout. Organizations need a solid body of committed people; they need to have appropriate publications that continue forever, and they need to keep abreast of what s going on as far as latest developments are concerned. All of this by way of saying that the national organization is very, very important to the field and to individuals, not even to mention the countless numbers of people in the past, now, and in the future who benefit from music therapy services. Curtis: What kind of ways have you been supporting the AMTA yourself? What got you started and why do you continue? Madsen: I got started as you might know a long, long time ago and since most of what I do besides teaching is research, I was interested in the research part of music therapy and have been active at the national level for over 50 years. As a matter of fact last year, Ronna [Kaplan] gave me an award for 50 years of continuous contributions to music therapy." Curtis: Congratulations! That was wonderful. Madsen: "I ve been a forever chair of the Research Committee. But years and years ago, I was actually on the executive board and that was when the whole organization was so small that when we had our national meetings everybody in the organization met in one room together and we didn t have split out sessions or anything else. And of course at that time there were still some important things that were happening and things that needed to be done. And I was just always interested in doing everything I could to make all of that as good as it could possibly be. Curtis: And do you also contribute with donations of money as well as of time? Madsen: Oh yes, I ve been doing that more and more and more as I became a rich guy, you know. I think most careers are probably about the same as mine. You know you start out and it s hard to even make ends meet, especially if you have family and other commitments. But as one gets older, one s salary usually increases and you just have more opportunities to give. And I think that is really important. I think that getting a substantial salary for doing things for anybody carries a responsibility of giving back to the people, the organizations, whatever, that supported you personally and continues to support others. I think it s something that everybody should do and they should do it in direct proportion to how much they can. Curtis: The next question you may have already answered, but I will go ahead ask it just to be sure. Why do you think it is important for others to support the AMTA? Madsen: I think it is important for the individual on a personal basis because, you know, the coin of the realm is money. If people part with their money, they should be giving to something they believe in and they should know that that money is going to be put to good use. And I have always been very, very comfortable with the openness, the open audit s that our organization has had over the years and you know it is important to know that the money is going to go into a good place and it is going to be used for things that will expand and support the organization and continued on page v MUSIC THERAPY MATTERS v Fall, 2011

7 AMTA Donor Series Madsen - con't from page 6 of course the organization is all the individual members as well as the people with whom they interact as therapists. So that I guess is a long way of saying that if you can, you should; and I think it is an obligation that everybody has and I feel it s right. Curtis: So you believe in the AMTA and you believe you should give to what you believe in? Madsen: Exactly. Curtis: And the last is, do you have any other thoughts you would like to share with others? Madsen: No. Except that, and I ve mentioned this before, but professionally people gain a lot from their professional organization especially in academia. They gain a lot not just because of the national visibility and support, but a lot of people s careers in music therapy have benefitted greatly from their association with music therapy something that actually helps them in their main job, whatever that is. And that is really important. I think that it s incumbent on all of us that when we get to the point that we should be giving back something, we give back and not move on to something else. Curtis: Yes and a lot of people think they pay their membership dues and that should suffice. Madsen: Right and they don t understand that they are the beneficiaries of people who have come before them and subsidized them tremendously with a lot of sweat equity as well as all of the things that keeps organizations going. Curtis: Absolutely. Well that s it for the interview. I really appreciate you sharing your time and more importantly your thoughts. Madsen: Well, thank you Sandi. You know years ago Brian Wilson was asking me why did I [give]. Well, I said I don t know, I just think it s the right thing to do. But it has been something that is important and it cannot be over emphasized. In reflecting on Cliff Madsen`s words, a few common threads stand out: We have made the AMTA what it is today and together we have very successfully advocated for music therapy. Together we still have an important advocacy role to play in the future. But to be successful, it comes down to this: If we can give, we should; we should give in keeping with our own situation. It can be a gift of time, money, expertise, or something else still to be imagined. I will take Cliff Madsen`s words and example with me as I continue on my journey in music therapy. And I would add: If you see a task that needs to be accomplished, if you see room for improvement, or if you have bright ideas that you would like to see enacted, roll up your sleeves and join me and other AMTA members in making it happen. We are the AMTA. v MUSIC THERAPY MATTERS v Fall, 2011 v 7

8 AMTA 2010 Year in Review

9 1950 to 2010: Celebrating 60 Years! Inside the 2010 Annual Report Messages from President & Executive Director 4-5 AMTA s Journal Editors Pass the Torch 6-7 Arthur Flagler Fultz Award 8 Advocacy and Government Relations 9-10 Membership and Professional Programs Evidence-Based Music Therapy Practice 13 Online and Internet Presence 14 Giving and Financials th Anniversary Red Carpet Celebration 17 History Moment: The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) was formed in 1998 as a merger between the National Association for Music Therapy (NAMT) and the American Association for Music Therapy (AAMT), which was established in NAMT was founded June 2, marks the 60th anniversary of music therapy as an organized profession.

10 to 2010: Celebrating 60 Years! A Message from the President Ronna Kaplan, MA, MT-BC I am pleased to present the 2010 Annual Report of the American Music Therapy Association marks the 60th anniversary for the profession of music therapy in the United States our diamond jubilee! Not only are we celebrating 60 years of past achievements, but we may be proud of the progress we ve made in From receiving one of the largest donations in AMTA s history, to initiating our website and member services database rebuild, to Inaugurating music therapy s 60th anniversary with our own esteemed members speaking at the U.S. Library of Congress, and so much more, we are indeed rocking out of the past and rolling into the future, so that we may continue to address our mission. We are re-examining and redefining ourselves, our charges, our policies and procedures. New publications have been released this year. We continue to address multiple member and consumer needs and requests and to make headway with numerous important advocacy efforts across the country. Thank you to all AMTA members, Board of Directors and staff who have contributed to our success this year! We are looking to the future, exploring options and creative solutions to increase AMTA membership, boost the size of our workforce, expand our academic programs, and develop new leaders. I look forward to continued collaboration with our friends, membership, and leaders within and across our partner organizations to make our dreams a reality. Please join me in November, 2011 in Atlanta, ATL, for our Annual Conference celebrating: Advocacy, Therapy, and Leadership.

11 to 2010: Celebrating 60 Years! A Message from the Executive Director Dr. Andrea Farbman Over its 60-year history, the leaders and members of our association have positioned AMTA to speak for the music therapy profession and about the profound impact that music has on people s lives. AMTA has worked long and hard to establish trust, credibility and integrity. Our partnerships and activities highlighted in this report demonstrate our hard work and the reputation we have achieved. Plenty of work remains, but it is crucial to stop along the way and appraise our accomplishments. There are two verbs that best describe the association s 2010 achievements: celebrate and innovate! We celebrated our 60th anniversary in style complete with a red carpet welcome at our annual conference in Cleveland, historical posters and sessions, and an anniversary documentary. In recognition of the 2009 $20,000 bequest from the late Carol Hampton Bitcon, AMTA established the Bitcon lecture series marked the debut lecture with Dr. Alan Solomon and Ken Medema presenting an amazing lecture and musical improvisation commemorating 60 years of music therapy. We also celebrate numerous wonderful donations in 2010, as AMTA bucks the trend of decreasing donations in the nonprofit world. AMTA received $400,000 from the Eleanor and Raymond Wilson Trust in late 2010, to be used to advance music therapy services in the state of Washington. We were also pleased to receive over $15,000 from the Maureen McGovern Works of Heart Foundation for disaster relief work. The innovative spirit is alive and well at AMTA. One great example is our ever-growing library of publications, including this year s newest editions. We appreciate the generous donations of all the contributors. Another ties to our work with partnerships. In 2010, AMTA s participated in Children s Mental Health Awareness Day sponsored by the federal government. We also worked with Dr. Barbara Hesser, to make contributions to the expanded United Nations Compendium, Music as a Natural Resource. The list goes on as you will see in this report. The AMTA agenda is energetic, ambitious and consistent with our mission. We have made so much progress because of the tireless work of our members and staff. Join us as we celebrate, innovate and collaborate. Thank you!

12 to 2010: Celebrating 60 Years! AMTA s Journal Editors Retire Thank You for Dr. Jayne Standley Your Service Excellence! Brian Wilson

13 to 2010: Celebrating 60 Years! AMTA Appoints New Journal Editors Welcome and Best Dr. Tony Meadows Wishes! Dr. Sheri Robb

14 to 2010: Celebrating 60 Years! 2010 Arthur Flagler Fultz Award The Effect of Music Therapy Groups on the A. Blythe Lagasse, PhD, MT-BC Social Skills of Children with Autism

15 to 2010: Celebrating 60 Years! Advocacy and Government Relations Under the guidance of the Government Relations team, 2010 marked a year packed with intense activity in the area of music therapy advocacy National Advocacy Selected Highlights U.S. Department of Education: Participation in the Arts Stakeholders Forum on Reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), also known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Institute of Education Sciences (IES): AMTA coordinated a meeting with the new IES Director, Dr. John Easton, to discuss related service research opportunities Administration on Aging (AoA): Older Americans Act (OAA) Reauthorization Convened Listening Forums and AMTA presented testimony in February, 2010 American Medical Association, National Uniform Claim Committee: Submitted an application with updates to the National Provider Identifier (NPI) taxonomy code listing 2010 Arts Advocacy Day: AMTA served as National Co-Sponsor; served on Legislative Planning Committee; prepared letter to Congress; and presented the Arts in Healthcare Issue Brief during national training National Children s Mental Health Awareness Day 2010: AMTA, working with professional members, facilitated support of this event with collateral materials and live music therapy experiences in Washington, D.C. What is Advocacy? Advocacy is a process that requires perseverance. Advocacy is a U.S. Senate Health, language. Advocacy Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) is for everyone. Committee: AMTA participated in the National Alliance of Pupil Services Organizations (NAPSO) Briefing on the Role of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). AMTA provided testimony Health Professions Network: AMTA provided leadership and representation at the Spring, 2010 meeting and Hill event held in Washington, D.C. This group represents the interests of a broad spectrum of health professions National Children s Mental Health Awareness Day, Washington, DC

16 to 2010: Celebrating 60 Years! Advocacy and Government Relations 2010 State Advocacy Selected Highlights Arizona Legislation (SB1376) recognizing music therapy as a professional therapy service and requiring the MT-BC under Developmental Disabilities services was signed into law April 26, 2010; Extensive grassroots effort with task force members took place with visits to every legislative office (90) within a six-month period; successfully sought support Colorado Advocacy CMTE and State Capitol visits were conducted during the Midwest Region Spring Conference Florida An advocacy CMTE was offered during the 2010 SER conference in Orlando Illinois A State Advocacy Day and legislative visits were conducted in March; Task Force members presented to the relevant Senate Committee in support of Music Therapy Registry bill SB2977 Indiana - Task Force members presented an Advocacy CMTE and discussed the state recognition operational plan and legislative considerations to the Board of the Great Lakes Region Nevada - Music therapists met with legislative and local agency officials during the Western Region Spring Meeting New York Calls-to-action were distributed requesting music therapists submit comments regarding proposed amendments and legislation North Carolina Meetings were held with legislators serving on new Licensing Boards Committee, including the Committee Chair. Draft licensure language was provided Oklahoma Music Therapy licensure bill passed in the House (HB2749); Bill introduced in Senate but other state issues prevented necessary review and the legislative session ended before the bill could proceed The joint partnership among state task force teams, AMTA, and the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) has been extremely active as the seeds of advocacy grow. In 2010, over 25 states were highly active holding meetings, organizing Hill days and visits, conducting background policy research, and/or actively pursuing formal recognition through legislative or regulatory mechanisms. There are over 170 volunteer music therapists who serve on State Task Forces working towards state recognition of music therapy and the MT-BC credential. Thank you to them as well as all our colleagues and friends who make advocacy a part of their work, every day!

17 to 2010: Celebrating 60 Years! Membership We are proud of AMTA and its myriad of benefits! Total membership in AMTA in 2010 numbered in excess of 3,580. While down slightly over 2009, the membership drive during the current economic downturn included a variety of exciting new member features. Retention rate for professional members was 78%. Industry standards point out that a rate of >60% is well above average. Types of Membership: Professional members continue to comprise the largest AMTA membership category with 68%. Graduate students make up 8% of membership and undergraduate students represent 20% of the membership. The remaining 4% of the membership is comprised of Associate, Affiliate, Retired, Inactive, Life, Honorary Life, and Patron members. What two regions, combined, comprise 46% of AMTA s 2010 membership? Answer: Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes AMTA Members Enjoyed 16 AMTA.Pro Podcasts in 2010! The 2010 Carol Hampton Bitcon Lecture Ken Medema: The Music Therapist s Music Therapist Music for My Micro-Preemie Daughter Music Therapy in Inclusive Classrooms Music Therapy in Wellness: An Integrative Paradigm Sound Healing and its Relation to Music Therapy Music Therapy and Wound Care Music Therapy: Catalyst for Speech and for Language LiveReport from the Southwestern Region Music Therapy Students Look Into the Future Music Therapy and the Brain: Treating Cognitive Dysfunctions Psychiatric Music Therapy: Interventions in Acute Care Settings Teens in Crisis; General Hospital s Inpatient Mental Health Unit A Therapeutic Collaboration Using Music, Movement and Storytelling 1st Vodcast From AMTA-Pro: Building Bridges Between Neuroscience & Music Therapy

18 to 2010: Celebrating 60 Years! Professional Programs, Education and Training Professional training programs located at Colleges and Universities around the country embrace the future generations of music therapy professionals. Through the tireless efforts of a dedicated team of AMTA members, our training programs and standards continue to achieve excellence through rigorous standards and review. Looking towards the future, and the next 60 years of music therapy service to our communities, AMTA encourages the establishment of quality training and continuing music therapy education opportunities in underserved regions of the country. We observe that most undergraduate and graduate training programs tend to be located in major metropolitan and urban areas. With the advent of online and e-learning technology we also observe a rise in distance learning. In 2009, the Assembly of Delegates approved the Distance Learning Guidelines. In 2010, those guidelines became part of the Standards for Education and Clinical Training. These important guidelines were developed thanks to the hard work of the Academic Program Approval Committee (APAC) in cooperation with the Education and Training Advisory Board (ETAB). Internships represent a core training function for the professional music therapist. The internship is a milestone and the capstone component of the students practical training. In 2010, there were 185 National Roster Internship Programs. This is up by about 6% over the previous year. In 2010 there were 72 approved professional training programs in music therapy in the United States History Moment: Michigan State University established the first academic program in music therapy in Other universities followed suit thereafter, including the University of Kansas, Southwestern Region 9% New England Region 3% Midwestern Region 12% Western Region 15% Mid-Atlantic Region 20% International <1% Great Lakes Region 25% Southeastern Region 16% 2010: Percentage of National Roster Music Therapy Internships by Region Chicago Musical College, College of the Pacific, and Alverno College. Congratulations to Drury University on the 2010 launch of its Master of Music Therapy program

19 to 2010: Celebrating 60 Years! Research History Moment: The earliest known reference to music therapy appeared in 1789 in an unsigned article in Columbian Magazine titled Music Physically Considered. In the early 1800s, writings on the therapeutic value of music appeared in two medical dissertations, by Edwin Atlee (1804) and Samuel Mathews (1806). Both were students of Dr. Benjamin The American Music Therapy Association is endorsing a standard definition of evidence-based music therapy practice. Music therapy practice uses practical knowledge, therapist skills and experience. This may be considered the art of music therapy. Music therapists draw upon theoretical knowledge and scientific findings concerning interventions. This may be considered the science of music therapy. And, music therapists take into account and assess client preferences and individual responses to music, therapy, and music therapy interventions or research protocols. Ultimately, Board Certified Music Therapists have a professional obligation to provide music therapy services that are regularly researched, reviewed, and validated. In total, all of the above components contribute to evidence-based music therapy practice (EBMTP). History Moment: The first recorded music therapy intervention & systematic experiments in music therapy were conducted in the 1800s with Corning s use of music to alter dream states during psychotherapy. Rush, a physician and psychiatrist who was a strong proponent of using music to treat medical diseases. Evidence-based music therapy practice integrates the best available research, the music therapists expertise, and the needs, values, and preferences of the individual(s) served. Endorsed by AMTA Board of Directors, November 2010

20 to 2010: Celebrating 60 Years! Online and Internet imagine launched on September 1, 2010! This online magazine is an outgrowth of the early childhood and music therapy newsletter. The new online edition is edited by Dr. Petra Kern. The imagine website is musictherapy.biz. The American Music Therapy Association is part of social networking and moving our mission to the global internet community. Follow us on friend us on facebook!

21 to 2010: Celebrating 60 Years! 2010 Donors Brian Abrams Mary Adamek Laurie Adler Ruthlee Adler Irene Andhika Alice Avigal Michele Aziz R. Brooke Baker Michele Baranaskas Bonnie Jean Barczak Bernard & Emiko Bates Deborah Benkovitz Cheryl Benze David Biegel Danette Blair Nichole Bossenbroecb Kristen Bouwman Shannon Bowles Gerald Brennan Kathleen Brown Erin Bullard Al Bumanis Debra K. Burns Joanne Carey Beth Chase Sayaka Chiba Cindy Colwell Lidia Congett Ellen Cool Jane Creagan Sandra Curtis Stephanie Dadas Alice-Ann Darrow Sachiko Diaz Cheryl Dileo Angie Elkins Barbara Else Andrea Farbman Linda Rose Flinkman Amy Furman Ed Gallagher Susan Gardstrom Jennifer Geiger Arlene Gerber-Washnak Nicole Giacomino Sherri Giguere Barbara Giles Dianne Gregory Robert Groene Michelle Hairston Suzanne Hanser Deanna Hanson-Abromeit Melanie Harms Maureen Hearns Helene Herman Sheryl Hipps Diane Horne Kenna Hudgins Daniel Huff Bryan Hunter Lisa Jackert Jan Jackson Veronica Jacobson Jammin With You! LLC Judith Jellison Charity Jones Jennifer Jones Judy and Gerry Kaplan Ronna Kaplan Lillian Kharats Judy Kinney Stephanie Kleba Susan Knechtel Leah Knetz Andrew Knight Cathy Knoll Carolyn Kuban Blythe Lagasse Alexander Legge Joanna Lo Kay Luedtke-Smith Barbara MacLean Clifford Madsen Rich Martin Michael McGuire Jessica Mckay Debra McTaggart Amanda Meinen David Melbye Emily Meyer Olschki Joni Milgram-Luterman Gwendolyn Miller Suzanne Minc Willa Moore Satoko Inoue Patricia Morrisey Harthun Kathleen Murphy MT Assn. of Minnesota Nippon Inst. of MT Rachelle Norman Betty Pauley Matthew Phillips Michelle Pohlable Donna Polen Karen Popkin Carol Prickett Ellen Rayfield Tracy Richardson Ellen Ritchey James Robertson Kim Robertson Margaret Rodgers Suzanne Rohrbacher Marilyn Sandness Joseph Scartelli Joy Schneck Jo Ann Schriner Jeanne Scranton Evelyn Selesky Silver Spring Merchants Julia K. Simpson Bernadette Skodack Cindy Smith Rebecca Smith Jennifer Sokira Sarah Soltysik Southwestern Region Jayne Standley Elizabeth Swanson Nancy Swanson Carol Thomas Head Tokushima Bunri Univ. Amy Troyano Valerie Uschock Victoria Vega Virginia Fed. of Music Clubs Angela C. Vrbanac-Libby Cecelia Wang Dianne Wawrzusin Linda Webb Amber Weldon-Stephens Western Region Barbara Wheeler Terri Wiener Tony Wigram Kathryn Williams Brian Wilson Carol Winstead Nadine Wobus Mary Ellen Wylie Shu-Ting Yang Patricia Young Thank You For Your Generosity

22 to 2010: Celebrating 60 Years! Financial Report Through the diligent work of the Financial Advisory Committee, the AMTA Budget team, and the AMTA Board of Directors, AMTA manages the finances of the organization and continues its comprehensive fiscal stability operational plan in Fiscal Year The Fiscal Year Audit reported the year ending with net assets of $281, Fiscal Year Financial Report AMTA 2009 Audit Results (Fiscal Year July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009) Revenue $1,561,023 Expenses $1,516,667 Change in Net Assets w/unrealized Loss $ (1,061) Net Assets at Beginning of Year $252,358 Total Net Assets at Year End $251,297 Fundraising, royalties, misc., $34,170 2% AMTA 2010 Audit Results (Fiscal Year July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010) Revenue $1,544,778 Expenses $1,532,456 Change in Net Assets w/unrealized Loss $ 29,826 Net Assets at Beginning of Year $251,297 Total Net Assets at Year End $281,123 Donations and Special Projects, $89,954 6% 2010 Revenues Income over expenses, inclusive of depreciation, was positive at $29,826. A conservative fiscal approach continues to serve our association well through the economic downturn. The overall aim is to secure the financial resources of AMTA so we can fully execute our mission Expenses A complete copy of the Financial Statement is available on the AMTA website at

23 to 2010: Celebrating 60 Years! 60th Anniversary Celebration

24 Join us in 2011 for our Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA! Advocacy, Therapy, and Leadership November 16-20, 2011

25 AMTA in ATL: the the of the 2011 Conference American Music Therapy Association: MEETINGS November 15 20, 2011 INSTITUTES November 16, 2011 CMTE COURSES November 17 & 20, 2011 SESSIONS November 17 20, 2011 Hilton Atlanta Hotel; Atlanta, Georgia Advocacy Therapy Leadership Special Events Include: NICU Music Therapy Training with Jayne M. Standley, PhD, MT-BC and Self-Care for Caregivers a FREE Mini-Institute for current AMTA Members registered for the conference Sponsored by Powers Device Technologies, Inc. Registration is now open online at

26 2011 AMTA Conference Registration AMTA in the ATL: Advocacy, Therapy, Leadership Hilton Atlanta Hotel Atlanta, Georgia November 16 20, 2011 Step 1 - Your Information Last Name First Name First name or nickname as you would like it to appear on your badge Credentials Address City State Zip/Postal Code Country Home Phone Work Phone Fax Special Needs Check here if a disability requires accommodation for you to fully participate. Step 2 - Conference Registration AMTA 2011 Membership (NOTE: You must be a current member in 2011 to pay the discounted conference fee!) 2011 Professional Membership... $ Student Membership... $80 Conference Registration Type (please check one) Early Regular Late Postmarked Postmarked Postmarked by 8/3/11 by 10/5/11 after 10/5/11 AMTA Member... $ $ $520 Non-Member... $ $ $755 AMTA Student Member... $ $ $170 Full-time Student Non-member... $ $ $250 One Day (which day? )... $ $ $480 Must be postmarked by date indicated without exception for discounted rates. Step 3 - Institutes and Trainings Total Membership $ Total Registration $ Institutes & Trainings (times may conflict, please check schedule) AMTA Member & Non-member $ NICU Training...$175 Early Childhood Institute...$130 Technology Institute...$130 TBI Institute...$130 FREE Mini-Institute (registered members only)... FREE Total Institutes & Trainings $ CMTE Courses - (Times may conflict, please check schedule carefully. You must be registered for the conference to take a CMTE Course.) Cost per course: members, $100; non-members, $120 (*CMTE U free to qualified AMTA members) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U* V W X Y Z AA BB CC Total CMTEs $ Step 4 - Total Add from previous column Total Membership... $ Total Registration... $ Total Institutes & Trainings... $ Total CMTEs... $ Optional AMTA Donation (suggested $50)... $ Step 5 - Payment Grand Total $ Paying by (please check one) Visa MasterCard Check Money Order I agree to pay the above amount: Card number: Exp. date: Signature (required): After Nov. 1, please register on-line or on-site. Step 6 - Sign and Mail or Fax Waiver (please read and sign) I agree and acknowledge that I am undertaking such participation in these conference events and activities as my own free and intentional act and I am fully aware that possible physical injury might occur as a result of my participation in these events. I do hereby assume responsibility for my own well being. I agree not to allow any other individual to participate in my place. I have reviewed and agree to the refund policy available at Signature (required): Date: Please make payment payable in US Funds drawn on a US Bank. Payment must be made in full and mailed with this registration form to: AMTA 8455 Colesville Rd., Ste Silver Spring, MD, USA Fax (301)

27 Pre-Conference Institutes November 16, 2011, 12:30 6:30 pm 6 CMTE Credits; Cost: $130 each Developmental Approaches to Early Childhood Music Therapy Co-chairs: Marcia Humpal, MEd, MT-BC; Rebecca Wellman, PhD, MT-BC, DT Focus on children from infancy through age five, examining their development across various domains. Explore the unique ways young children learn, the importance of play, musical awareness & skill development in early childhood & the necessity of involving the family & other support personnel in program considerations. Sponsored by Music Together Making Music Accessible: Innovative Applications of Technology in Music Therapy Co-chairs: Suzanne Hanser, EdD, MT-BC; Jennifer Delisi, MA, MT-BC Never before has music been more accessible, & never before have so many individuals been able to create, perform, learn & interact with music in such dynamic ways. Today, music therapists have the opportunity & obligation to integrate modern technology into the treatment plans of the people they serve when appropriate. This institute brings together music therapists & technology experts to demonstrate hardware & software applications available on the market, as well as devices in development, all of which may prove useful in both clinical & research environments. Rebuilding the Injured Brain Through Music: The Case for Expanded Music Therapy Treatment in Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Co-chairs: Sarah Johnson, MM, MT-BC; Concetta Tomaino, DA, MT-BC, LCAT Music therapy treatment following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) has been demonstrated to be effective in treating cognitive, physical & emotional issues related to brain injury & should be an important part of any rehabilitation program. Use of neurologically based music therapy has gained national attention due to Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords rehabilitation. Come together with experts in music therapy, neuroscience, health policy, & reimbursement who will present best practice music therapy treatments for TBI & discuss current issues related to expanding options in TBI treatment. Continuing Music Therapy Education (CMTE) Courses 5 CMTE Credits each Cost: AMTA members, $100 each; Non-members, $120 each Thursday, November 17, 7:30 am 12:30 pm A. Get Hip, Get Happy, Get Uke: Ukulele Primer for Music Therapists B. Intermediate/Advanced Ukulele for Music Therapists: Get Hipper, Get Really Happy, Get More Uke C. Music Therapy for Speech Rehabilitation: Assessment & Treatment D. Examining the Evidence-Base for Music Therapy with Children: Implications for Clinical Practice E. Hip-Hop Culture & Music Therapy F. The Ethics Board Presents: Music Therapy Ethics Raising Consciousness G. Clinical Improvisation Essential Skills for Creating Sound Connections H. Preventive Music Therapy for Children Living in Poverty I. One in Harmony: Clinical & Educational Strategies in Multicultural Music Therapy J. Navigating Social Skills Training: Designing a Musical Roadmap for Individuals with Developmental Differences K. Developing the Art of Self-Reflection: Exploring the Relationship Between Therapists & Clients Thursday, November 17, 1:30 6:30 pm L. Videoconferencing: A Tool for Education Sessions, Conferences, & Guest Lecturing M. Pulse of Wellbeing Drumming for Therapy, Wellness, & Self-care Sponsored by Remo, Inc. N. Cultivating a Renewed Sense of Self Through Music & Art O. Intermediate Sensory Processing Techniques: the Why, the What, the How, the Who P. Clinical Musical Improvisation Skills for Guitar - ALMOST FULL! Q. Hospice Music Therapy: Support for Lay Caregivers & Keys to Business Success R. Music for Learning: Serving Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders S. Music at the Heart of the Matter: Vocal Improvisation in Song Circle T. Keeping Time with Groove: Clinical Applications of Groove in Music Therapy U. Supervising the Music Therapy Intern (Free to Qualified AMTA Members) V. Writing Humanistic Music Therapy Goals In An Evidenced-Based World W. Dynamic Documentation: Current Trends & Tips for Documenting in this Changing Economy X. NICU Music Therapy: The Development of Rhythm, Breath & Lullaby as Clinical Practice Sponsored by Remo, Inc. Sunday, November 20, 1:30 6:30 pm Y. Assisting with Medical Procedures: Techniques & Tips for Success Z. New Ideas On Drumming With Older Adults In All Levels Of Care AA. Understanding & Coping with Countertransference in End of Life Music Therapy BB. Foundations of an Orff Music Therapy Practice: Entrée, Side Dish or Dessert? CC. Do It Yourself: Simple Audio Recording & Production using Garage Band MUSIC THERAPY MATTERS v Fall, 2011 v 27

28 2011 Conference There's Something for Everyone at the 2011 AMTA Conference Experience World-Renowned Performer, Mickey Hart Join legendary percussionist for the Grateful Dead Mickey Hart at the 2011 AMTA conference in Atlanta! Don't miss your chance to learn and explore with this musician, composer, author, scholar, and friend of music therapy. Mickey will facilitate a drum circle like no other and share his passion in a special conference session. Sponsored by Remo, Inc. Earn Graduate Credit through AMTA Conference Participation Music therapists may earn one or two graduate credits by attending sessions at the AMTA annual conference by participating in the Crane School of Music/AMTA Professional Development Experience (PDE). This experience is appropriate for serving many curricular and professional purposes and can be used by music therapists and others: seeking course work to meet board certification and recertification criteria in accordance with the policies of the Certification Board for Music Therapists, Inc., seeking career advancement on local salary schedules, for in-service learning credit, and for lifelong learning. Tuition is currently $370 per credit hour and ten (10) contact hours of attendance at AMTA conference sessions and professional meetings as appropriate are required per credit hour. There is a limit of two credits. For more information concerning the program requirements and registration forms please visit Crane/announcements/amta.cfm. or contact Tracy Wanamaker, MT-BC at wanamats@potsdam.edu v Join Our Ukulele Lovefest with Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer Get Hip, Get Happy, Get Uke: Ukulele Primer for Music Therapists With it s 4 strings, small size and versatile sound, the ukulele is a musical gem. Learn uke basics for right and left hands, repertoire and tips for use in music therapy practice. For many music therapy clients, the uke offers an inexpensive and satisfying hands on musical activity. For music therapists, a comfort with guitar and other stringed instruments will easily transfer to the uke. Sponsored by Kala Brand Ukulele. Or if you're looking for a little more advanced training... Beginner/Intermediate Ukulele for Music Therapists: Get Hipper, Get Really Happy, Get More Uke This course is designed for those who took "Get Hip, Get Happy, Get Uke: Ukulele Primer for Music Therapists" at the 2010 conference or have more advanced skill on the instrument. If you already have the ability to play and change chords in a few keys, this course is for you. The ukulele is tuned like the highest 4 strings of a guitar capoed on the 5th fret so guitar players should feel comfortable taking this intermediate course. v v MUSIC THERAPY MATTERS v Fall, 2011

29 2011 Conference Great Continuing Education Opportunities Await You In Atlanta! There is still time to sign up for some fantastic continuing education courses that will be offered in Atlanta. On Wednesday, November 16th, you can start your day with 3 CMTEs at the complimentary Institute and then earn 6 credits at any of the three outstanding Institutes that are offered on the topics of Traumatic Brain Injury, Early Childhood and Technology. Why not register for even more credits? Twenty-nine CMTE courses, offered on Thursday and Sunday, award participants 5 CMTE credits for each course. Choose from a variety of topics such as Videoconferencing, Countertransference, or NICU. Refresh yourself at a session focusing on Wellness or add to your repertoire of skills with Orff, Drumming, Guitar, Hip-hop, Groove and Improvisation. Expand your knowledge of Professional Supervision, or Ethics. Learn about Music Therapy for Children in Poverty or Multicultural issues or Assisting with Medical Procedures. If you've already registered for a course but want to add others, you can still do so with no cost penalty. Simply go to and click the Events, then AMTA Annual Conference tabs, log in, then go to My Account, My Events and click Add Sessions. If you are not able to take advantage of our on-line payment option, please mail your registration form and payment to: AMTA, 8455 Colesville Rd., Ste. 1000, Silver Spring, MD 20910, or FAX As part of AMTA in the ATL take the opportunity to delve into an area you have been meaning to learn more about. See you in Atlanta! 2011 Scholarship Winners Natalie Mullis Anne Emery Kyllo Scholarship Winner a phone call from the president Receiving of AMTA is exciting enough, but to then be informed that I received the Anne Emery Kyllo Professional Scholarship and the ability to attend my first National Conference put me in a state of elation. Since starting my private practice, luxuries have been few and far to come by. Knowing that conference was going to be the closest it has been to me in my few years as a music therapist had me upset and scrambling to find a way to go. Before I resigned myself to sleeping in my car, a friend made mention of the scholarships and I applied. The result of this scholarship is my first attendance t o N a t i o n a l C o n f e r e n c e. I will also be attending two CMTEs to focus on developing my skills with both children with autism, as well as adults with dementia. Before my private practice, my primary area of work was psychiatry. These continuing education opportunities will help me improve the services I offer, and take better care of my clients. What excites me most about this opportunity is the chance to finally meet the inspiring colleagues I ve spoken with on the phone, skype, through , social media, and the listserv. Michelle Sieben Anne Emery Kyllo Scholarship Winner have spent the last year working in a skilled I nursing facility on a memory care unit. My office is shared between therapeutic recreation staff and the restorative nursing program. I had the opportunity to witness restorative nursing aids attempting to encourage residents on our unit to do exercises like arm pulleys and range of motion as well as ambulation. Many of the residents were resistive to completing these tasks seemed to have a negative opinion about exercising, but they have a positive opinion of music. I had some experience with NMT techniques in my internship, and immediately recognized an opportunity to implement such techniques with the residents on my unit and began to seek out training opportunities. I am a fairly new music therapist and with student loans to pay off, I recognized that it wasn t financially feasible for me to attend an NMT training institute to learn the skills I needed. I saw a scholarship application deadline notice posted by AMTA on their Facebook page and decided to apply for the Anne Emery Kyllo Professional Scholarship to help cover costs of attending training. Being awarded this scholarship has given me the financial ability to pay the registration fee to attend the Neurologic Music Therapy Training Institute. Upon completion of the institute I hope to immediately begin establishing collaborative programming with the restorative nursing program to better motivate residents on my unit to maintain physical abilities, which can enhance their quality of life. v MUSIC THERAPY MATTERS v Fall, 2011 v 29

30 WTMTP Initiative Update The Wilson Trust Music Therapy Initiative is a $400,000 dollar legacy gift from the Eleanor and Raymond Wilson Charitable Trust to AMTA for the purpose of growing music therapy services in the Puget Sound Region of Washington. The contribution to AMTA is structured to maximize the investment, develop partnership, and contribute to the knowledge base; and, the project aims to achieve sustainability of music therapy services in the region. Phase I focused on kicking-off the project and learning from the music therapists in the region regarding their vision for music therapy in the Puget Sound Region. Top emerging themes included: a focus on recognizing that music therapy is a viable profession, with advocacy and public education to the general population, healthcare professionals, and key stakeholders an increase in music therapy service availability and accessibility a focus on education and technical assistance for music therapists in the region helping Seattle Pacific University maintain a strong program through an increase in practicum and internship opportunities in the region In August, 2011, Phase II of the Wilson Trust Music Therapy Initiative Project was announced to the music therapists in the region. In response to the input from the music therapists in the region, Phase II plans kicked off and included the following components: Wilson Trust Anchor Project Development Meetings Project Manager Patti Catalano will be working with potential agencies/ hospitals/schools interested in creating anchor music therapy projects intended to be sustainable beyond the life of the grant. Once such an agency commits to the project, the agency will be in charge of the hiring process for board-certified music therapists based on the needs of the agency. This is an ongoing project. Practicum Development Growth and sustainability of music therapy services serving large urban communities is most often associated with the v MUSIC THERAPY MATTERS v Fall, training programs available in the region. The music therapists of the Puget Sound region agree that it is important to maintain a strong music therapy training program and there is a need for increased practica training opportunities. In cooperation with Seattle Pacific University and the music therapy program director, Dr. Carlene Brown, the Wilson Trust Music Therapy Initiative, released a Program Announcement (PA) to SPU and set aside a portion of funds for the purpose of supporting and encouraging stable and enduring practica training sites that benefit the community and SPU. Program Announcement for Music Therapists to assist with increasing service availability and accessibility, a second PA was released in mid- September to music therapists of the Puget Sound region. The PA, titled, Pay-It-Forward Microloans, aims to assist therapists with improving service availability and accessibility. Qualified music therapists may apply for up to $750 in this first round PA. The PA is inspired by the concept of microloans but no loan repayment is required. However, successful applicants are asked to state their plans to pay the award forward through service to the music therapy community in the region. Applications are due in mid-october. An outside blind review will take place for all applications received with award announcements in December, Additional rounds for this PA and Phase II PAs will be announced as the initiative moves forward into For information and questions about this AMTA special project, please contact: Patti Catalano, MT-BC, Regional Project Manager, catalano@musictherapy.org Barbara Else, MPA, LCAT, MT-BC, Project Director, else@musictherapy.org v Disaster Response Efforts of 2011 AMTA is grateful for the donations received of the AMTA Disaster Response Fund. In 2011, in cooperation with the regions, local teams of music therapists, and the World Federation, AMTA has responded to over 15 disaster events and individual requests for assistance by music therapists. Significant events involving, or affecting, music therapists, faculty, or students include, but are not limited to: Mass Shooting, Arizona Wildfire evacuations, Texas and Arizona Earthquake, New Zealand Flooding, Australia Earthquake and Tsunami, Japan Flooding, North Dakota Tornados, Alabama Tornado, Missouri Mass Shooting, Norway Hurricane and Flooding, Northeast US You are invited to visit the AMTA Disaster Response Fund booth at the AMTA Annual Conference in Atlanta. Anyone involved in disaster response or affected by disaster is invited to join us for a very special Conscious Drumming session/gathering facilitated by Jim Borling.