Currently seeking nominations for appointment of persons to the Editorial Board of Music Therapy Perspectives, for a 6-year term.

In response to the findings and recommendations of the Master Level Entry Subcommittee, the AMTA Board of Directors is taking action to create a Commission on the Education and Clinical Training of 21st Century Music Therapists. Nominations to elect six AMTA members to the Commission need to be submitted to an Assembly Delegate no later than Nov. 2, 2018.

Ten-minute survey administered by the AMTA ASD Task Force seeking to learn how you and your clients are receiving funding for services.

The American Music Therapy Association is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the 2019 Clinician-Based Grant (CBG). The CBG program supports applied research grants in music therapy with funding up to $5,000.

To reserve a space for your internship site in the Internship Fair, send your name, address, and name of internship site to Jennifer McAfee at JPeter@musictherapy.org. Information must be received by Wednesday, October 3, 2018.

The American Music Therapy Association invites applicants for two open positions as Associate Editor for manuscript reviews.

Enacted by Congress in 2010, House Resolution 275 designates September 9th – 15th as National Arts in Education Week. During this week, members of the arts education community from across the country are encouraged to participate in activities that raise awareness about the importance of arts education with elected officials.

"Learning and Bonding to the Beat: Optimizing Your Child’s Development" with Dr. Laurel Trainor and Special Guests (part of Sound Health: Music and the Mind). Elizabeth Schwartz, Judy Simpson, Jane Creagan, Rebecca Preddie, Dr. Joanne Loewy, Dr. Ed Roth, Dr. Charles Limb, Dr. Nina Kraus will participate in sessions with information about music therapy. AMTA has collaborated with our spokesperson, Reneé Fleming in preparation for the panel discussion on music education.

Online registration for the 2018 AMTA Annual Conference is open and there are many ways to register. Click the "Attend a Conference" button for more information. Make your plans now to attend "Music Therapy for a Growing World."

Attention AMTA members! Have you missed previous Pop-Up Sales? Take advantage of this month's AMTA Sensational, Summer Blow Out... Pop-Up sale!!!

While many music therapists and students have already completed the “AMTA Stakeholder Survey of Executive Director Attributes” there is still time for anyone who has not yet done so.

April 16th - 20th is Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week! Representative Dave Loebsack (IA-02) introduced House Resolution 823, which declares the week of April 16th, 2018 through April 20, 2018, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week. Join us next week on AMTA social media as we share information about #SISPinSchools

Less than 1 week left to submit your proposals for #AMTA18 - the 2018 Annual Conference of the American Music Therapy Association in Dallas, Texas. The deadline for all submissions April 9, 2018.

The 2018 Conference of the American Music Therapy Association "Music Therapy for a Growing World", will be held November 15—18, 2018 (Opening session begins November 15, CMTE courses and special trainings may begin earlier) at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, Dallas, Texas. Proposals for concurrent session and additional courses and special trainings are now being accepted. FIRM DEADLINE FOR ALL PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS - April 9, 2018!

Celebrate with AMTA, The World Federation for Music Therapy, and many other music therapy associations around the globe and support World Music Therapy Day. Join the virtual celebration Thursday March 1, 2018. #worldmusictherapyday.