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Oct 21, 2013 02:51 PM
While coordinating instruments for the 2013 Jacksonville Conference, Andrew Littlefield found the time to share his thoughts in response to a recent TED speaker on learning from gifted minds, and music’s role in unlocking our full potential.
 
Oct 21, 2013 02:26 PM
Information about the music therapy profession can be found in AMTA's annually published AMTA Member Survey and Workforce Analysis, “A Descriptive Statistical Profile of the AMTA Membership,” which contains a detailed, descriptive statistical narrative about demographics, employment, salaries, and other helpful facts.
 
Sep 25, 2013 01:42 PM
New York music therapists now have an official "clarification letter" from the New York State Education Department regarding the recognition of music therapy as a related service under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the federal special education law. This letter will be instrumental in supporting the provision of quality music therapy services in school districts throughout the state for any child found to be in need of music therapy.
 
Sep 24, 2013 04:57 PM
Georgia state music therapists prepare for licensure to take effect January first.
 
Sep 19, 2013 05:08 PM
AMTA member and doctoral student Bill Matney talks music therapy with the Houston Press.
 
Sep 16, 2013 02:40 PM
Music therapist, Alison Tompkins, MT-BC, was featured on the Today Show on 9/12/13. Her work with an innovative mobile van called “Wings on Wheels” or “WOW,” providing services to children with cancer and those experiencing grief, was highlighted. Alison is an adjunct faculty member at Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri.
 
Sep 13, 2013 04:32 PM
Dr. Ruth Boxberger, 93, passed away on September 8, 2013. AMTA mourns the loss of this Music Therapy Pioneer.
 
Aug 29, 2013 05:44 PM
Download the Addendum to the Preliminary Program to learn more about continuing education opportunities at the AMTA Conference. Look inside for full descriptions, learner objectives, presenter biographies and more pertaining to additional courses you can take at the 2013 Conference in Jacksonville, Florida.
 
Aug 27, 2013 05:59 PM
Lisa Gallagher resigned as AMTA Vice President Elect so that she could focus on her health and family. The AMTA Board of Directors wholeheartedly supports her decision and wishes her well. Per the AMTA Bylaws, the Board approved the appointment of Amber Weldon-Stephens to assume the role of Vice President Elect immediately, moving into the role of Vice President on January 1, 2014.
 
Aug 27, 2013 03:02 PM
CNN correspondent Elizabeth Landau features the work of music therapists Barb Else, Eric Miller, Rebecca Vaudreuil, and Brian Jantz. It is an interesting and thorough exploration of music therapy from the perspective of an accomplished musician and reporter. Kudos to all involved.
 
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Aug 27, 2013 01:29 PM
Robin Spielberg, a strong supporter and articulate spokesperson for music therapy and music therapists, was recently interviewed at Sirius XM studios in New York. Check out Robin advocating for music therapy on the "Seth Speaks" program.
 
Aug 25, 2013 04:30 PM
The Educators and Internship Directors/Supervisors Forum provided the opportunity for educators and internship directors/supervisors to have a formal discussion about proposed changes related to Master’s Level Entry into the music therapy profession.
 
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Aug 23, 2013 04:15 PM
Robin Spielberg, a strong supporter and articulate spokesperson for music therapy and music therapists, was recently interviewed at Sirius XM studios in New York. You can hear Robin on Sirius XM STARS Channel 106. Saturdays @ 6am, 5pm and 11pm ET AND Sundays @ 10am and 1pm ET. Also, the show re airs on Sirius XM Out Q and Sirius XM Broadway and is available for download at Sirius XM On Demand.
 
Aug 20, 2013 08:27 PM
As implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continues to move forward, we wanted to share a few resources that you might find helpful. Check out the updates on the Public Policy page!
 
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Aug 19, 2013 06:32 PM
AMTA Artist Spokesperson Robin Spielberg advocates for music therapy and discusses her memoir, “Naked on the Bench: My Adventures in Pianoland,” during an NPR-affiliate interview, WDIY (Bethlehem, PA).
 
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