American Music Therapy Association



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		Friends of Music Therapy

	What is Friends of Music Therapy?
		Introduced in 1996, Friends of Music Therapy is a strong symbol of the growing public awareness and support of Music Therapy across the country. Parents, consumers, friends, music therapists, physicians, nurses, medical professionals, and administrators have shown their commitment to and belief in music therapy, saying "I am a Friend of Music Therapy" by supporting the work of AMTA. Your support as a Friend of Music Therapy helps AMTA to increase the public awareness of music therapy and to facilitate the research, education, training, and technical assistance necessary to make Music Therapy accessible and available for children and adults through the country.

	Becoming a Friend of Music Therapy
		Becoming a Friend of Music Therapy is simple, and giving the gift of friendship is just as easy. Make a Friends gift to AMTA of $25 or more, and you or someone you designate will be recognized as a Friend of Music Therapy for one year. You, or your friend will receive a Friends of Music Therapy certificate. In addition, each Friend will receive either a 1-year subscription to the American Music Therapy Association's newsletter, Music Therapy Matters, or a gift from AMTA. Your support as a Friend of Music Therapy helps AMTA increase public awareness for Music Therapy. To become a Friend of Music Therapy, please print out this Registration Form and send it along with your donation, to the American Music Therapy Association.

	Show your support
		Show your support today! Become a Friend of Music Therapy, tell a friend or colleague about Friends of Music Therapy, or give the gift of friendship and honor someone as a Friend of Music Therapy.

	Friends Can Make a Difference!
		Listen to the parent of a young person with autism: "Jake is not cured of his autism, but he seems to stand a little taller, make better eye contact, even interact with his peers a little more. We credit music therapy for Jake's willingness to take chances, try something new, learn, grow, and live successfully in today's complex society." Listen to a teacher of children with multiple disabilities: "Music therapy touches the lives of children in very complex and concrete ways, effectively impacting communication, motor skills, academics, behavior, and functional life skills. Music creates new pathways, encourages interaction, and lights up the eyes and minds of children who are faced with sever challenges. I've seen the miracle of music therapy." Listen to an older adult with developmental disabilities: "I know how to play my own guitar and make my own music, Playing real music with my friends makes all of us happy... it makes me feel warm in my heart."


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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.