Thursday, November 21, 2013 - Sunday, November 24, 2013
AMTA 2013 Conference, "Voices of the Sea"
07:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront225 East Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, FL , 32202
The 2013 Annual Conference of the American Music Therapy Association.
The AMTA Annual Conference celebrates the best in music therapy anywhere. This year, with the theme Voices of the Sea: Music Therapy @ Florida, we'll highlight the incredibly vibrant music therapy scene in Florida.
AMTA's 2013 conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency located on the river in the heart of Jacksonville, Florida. Nearby are miles of beaches, natural splendors and a healthy cultural community.
Mark your calendar: Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate all things music therapy! Plan to attend, present, educate, and recreate.
The Opening Session starts November 21, 2013 at 7:00 pm
- CMTEs, November 21, 2013
- Meetings, November 18-24, 2013
- Institutes, November 20, 2013
- Concurrent Sessions, November 21-24, 2013
Conference Registration Is Now Open
Click here for event details and then click the Register for this Event button. Or go to the bookstore, log in with your AMTA online account, choose "Shop for: Event" and click Go.
If you prefer to register off-line, you may download and print a registration form and mail it in with your payment to:
American Music Therapy Association
8455 Colesville Road, Suite 1000
Silver Spring, MD 20910
USA
Preview of conference registration rates:
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Early Deadline - Friday, August 2nd
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Regular Deadline - Monday October 21st
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Late Deadline - after October 21st
REGULAR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION RATES:
- Early -$575
- Regular - $675
- Late -$775
CURRENT AMTA MEMBER DISCOUNTED RATES:
- Early - $340
- Regular - $440
- Late -$540
STUDENT REGISTRATION RATES:
- Early - $250
- Regular - $250
- Late - $270
CURRENT AMTA STUDENT/GRAD STUDENT MEMBER DISCOUNTED RATES:
- Early - $170
- Regular - $170
- Late - $190
SINGLE DAY REGISTRATION RATE:
Catch Up to the Future
There's just so much you'll get:
Time for Prime Learning
Join Dr. Andrea Farbman, Executive Director of AMTA, at the Carol Hampton Bitcon Lecture Series. "Celebrating 25 Years with Music Therapy." Sponsored by West Music and Remo, Inc.
Friends and Trends
Special featured plenary session, "Current Trends in Music Therapy and the Military," featuring nationally-known speakers to be confirmed.
Tweeters and Drum Beaters
For the first time ever, the Conference Choir under the direction of Barbara Dunn joins the drum circle, facilitated by Frank Thompson and special guest artist Matt Giordano, percussionist and author of "A Family’s Quest for Rhythm," about Matt’s inspiring story and life lessons he learned while growing up with Tourette syndrome. Sponsored by Remo, Inc.
Imagination and Inspiration
The Music Therapist Un-plugged with Joanne Loewy and Paul Nolan.
Visions to See and Sounds to Hear
Experience the power of voice at the Chant Circle! No prior singing or chanting experience is needed to participate. Chant facilitators aim to create a musical space that invites an opportunity to sing with others and for vocal exploration as well. Facilitated by Barbara Dunn, Maureen Hearns, Lisa Jackert, Robin Rio, and Jodi Winnwalker.
Browse and Buy
Exhibits & Chance Bidding — shop for gifts, supplies & must-haves
Get to Like People Like You
Cut loose and perform for friends and colleagues at the annual Cabaret or in the Jam Rooms.
Customize Your Experience
Over 180 sessions to inspire and enlighten you. Research, Global Perspectives and Internship Poster Sessions, make connections and work together. Job solutions and mentoring makes the AMTA Village the place to learn, get nurtured and have your questions answered. Seize more expertise!
This is How You Conference
The 2013 AMTA conference in Jacksonville will be feature learning experiences that are evidence-based, fast-paced, and musically exhilarating!
Adventures in Pianoland with Robin Spielberg
The Opening Session Begins Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 7:00 pm
Robin Spielberg has been an active artist advocate for AMTA since 2001, serving in the position of "Celebrity Artist Spokesperson." Over the years, she has met with dozens of music therapists in nursing care facilities, community centers, hospitals, universities and performing arts centers to help educate both professional medical personnel and the general public about the benefits of music therapy. Robin will perform a delightful program of enchanting pieces for solo piano from her vast repertoire of popular American melodies and original favorites. Known for her expressive style and tales from the bench, she will treat the conference audience to select excerpts from her brand new memoir, "Naked on the Bench: My Adventures in Pianoland" during this performance. Robin will also be presenting a special "For Students Only" Session entitled: "Musical Intention: Conveying Emotion through Song."
The Local Committee Website Is Live
Now you can access up to date, local committee information about the AMTA national conference at the new local conference website: www.AMTANationalConference.com. The website links viewers to registration, venue, program and sponsorship information quickly and easily. "This local website is the place to connect with our conference social media and to find all you need to know about the conference on the local scene in Jacksonville, Florida," Sandi Curtis, Vice-President of AMTA states.
Hotel and Travel Information
Join us at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Our downtown Jacksonville hotel is situated on a four-mile palm tree lined riverfront boardwalk close to area attractions. Jacksonville Landing, a major downtown food and entertainment hub, is just steps away. With numerous jazz and film festivals, museums, exciting sporting events, concerts and more within your reach, our hotel will put you in the center of downtown Jacksonville life. Conference attendees will enjoy complimentary internet in guest sleeping rooms when they book through the AMTA block. The hotel is located 15 miles from Jacksonville International Airport. As always, please support AMTA by staying at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront and help keep your organizations costs down by staying within the AMTA block.
2013 Conference Hotel Rates Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
- Single (1 person) - $145
- Double (2 people) - $165
- Triple (3 people) - $185
- Quad (4 people) - $205
Rates based on occupancy and taxes apply. Suites and upgraded rooms available at additional rates. Make your reservation today at the following website:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/americanmusictherapy
or call: 888-421-1442
Ask for the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville-Riverfront and be sure to identify yourself as attending the AMTA conference.
Suggestions for Travel from the Airport
Destination Planning offers discounted airport shuttle service for select Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront groups ($20 each way, per person* - includes gratuity!). This is a 50% discount from taxi rates. You are responsible for arrangements and charges incurred.
PLEASE USE PROMO CODE: AMTA
Valid Dates: November 16th – 26th 2013
Shuttles run between the hours of 6:00am and 12:00am. Services include Nonstop Service, Online Reservation System, Round-trip Service. Rates are subject to change.
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