American Music Therapy Association



			American Music Therapy Association, Inc. 8455 Colesville Road, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, USA Phone: (301) 589-3300 Fax: (301) 589-5175
		Benefits of Membership in AMTA

	Benefits of membership in AMTA for Students and Interns - This is a PowerPoint show for Students and Interns created by the AMTA Membership Committee in Spring 2007. Please right click the link to save the file to your desktop and watch.

		If you've been a member of AMTA before, you know what your membership fees cover, but the more you learn about the special benefits and advantages membership brings, the more valuable your membership becomes. So please, take a few minutes to review the wealth of privileges AMTA members enjoy... And if you aren't a member, consider how much you are missing:

	AMTA Keeps You Informed
		Publications valued at more than $250, (Journal of Music Therapy, Music Therapy Perspectives, Music Therapy Matters and the AMTA Member Sourcebook), as well as partnerships with organizations like HEALTHwindows.com, keep you up to date on the trends and events occurring in the profession.
	AMTA Keeps You Connected
		With free regional membership, opportunities abound to stay in touch with other music therapists in your area. Members enjoy regional newsletters, conference discounts, and a large, professional network.
	AMTA Saves You Money
		Low membership dues and more benefits (professional membership dues in other healthcare associations average $234); scholarships; discounts on conferences, exhibits and products; not to mention the publications that membership includes, keep your professional expenses down.
	Professional Liability Insurance for Individuals or Group Practices
		AMTA is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) as our professional liability insurance provider. HPSO is one of the top specialists in administering professional liability insurance coverage to over 800,000 healthcare providers. The HPSO plan is underwritten by American Casualty Company, a CNA company and has received an "A" rating from A.M. Best for its financial strength and stability. For more information or to apply, click here.
	AMTA Offers Leadership Opportunities
		Members of AMTA make a difference in their profession by holding office, Sitting on committees, and voting in general elections.
	AMTA Provides Assistance
		Letters of support, job listings, funding information, public education tool discounts, membership listings and local referrals are just a few ways AMTA helps music therapists focus on the services they provide.
	AMTA Answers Questions
		Questions about reimbursement? Wondering how to set up a private practice? Need advice about an IEP? One of our professional staff is here to give you individualized help.
	AMTA Monitors Capitol Hill
		Articles and information packets inform you about legislation that impacts your practice, while seminars such as "Art and Music Therapy Hill Day" help members learn to effect local and federal regulations.
	AMTA Expands the Scope of Music Therapy
		AMTA reminds the public about the importance of the work you do. Your membership ensures that publications, public education, research, technical assistance and training necessary to increase awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increase access to quality music therapy services continue.

	Patron Membership in AMTA
		By becoming a Patron member of AMTA your organization helps to strengthen the partnership between the music therapy community and the music industry, opening new markets and creating new music makers, and facilitating the flow of information about music therapy and its benefits to the general public. In addition, Patron members enjoy the following membership benefits: Annual subscriptions to three AMTA journals Annual AMTA Member Sourcebook with special Patron Listing Special listing on Patron Member page of AMTA website with links to your site Regional Newsletters One free half page ad in the publication of your choice All other advertising at 20% discount Mailing labels and lists at member rate ($.10 per label) 10% discount on exhibit booth space at conference

	Additional Patron Benefits
		Crescendo Patron - $1,200 per year 20% discount on exhibit booth space at conference Mailing labels at regional rate ($.08 per label) Crescendo Patron Member certificate Virtuoso Patron Benefits - $2,500 per year 30% discount on exhibit booth space at conference One free full page add in the AMTA publication of your choice One set of membership mailing labels at no charge. All other labels at regional rate ($.08 per label)

	Educational Affiliate Membership in AMTA
		The Educational Affiliate member category is a special recognition given to collegiate music therapy departments and clinical training sites offering approved programs in music therapy that are Affiliate Members of AMTA. Educational Affiliate members not only support the mission of AMTA, but also receive special recognition as a supporter of music therapy. Special listing on the AMTA Website with a link to your facility 5% discount on conference exhibit booth space Mailing labels and lists at the member rate ($.10 each) Special Educational Affiliate listing in the AMTA Member Sourcebook One free quarter page ad in the AMTA publication of your choice All other advertising at 5% discount

	Affiliate Membership in AMTA
		The Affiliate member category is a special recognition given to collegiate facilities, schools and institutions. 5% discount on conference exhibit booth space Mailing labels and lists at the member rate ($.10 each) Special Educational Affiliate listing in the AMTA Member Sourcebook One free quarter page ad in the AMTA publication of your choice All other advertising at 5% discount

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	AMTA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and accepts contributions which support its mission. Contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law. Copyright © 1999, American Music Therapy Association.