Category: News
General Membership Meeting on January 31, 2021
The MAR-AMTA Executive Board invites you to a General Membership Meeting. Please come and hear about the latest news in our association! There will be time for members to share their own news, voice concerns, and give feedback. We want to hear from YOU!
Statement on the Events at the Capitol
Dear Members and Friends of the MAR-AMTA, The Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association decries the assault on our country’s democracy that took place inside our nation’s Capitol on January 6, 2021. The violent storming by mostly white rioters is an act that we wholeheartedly reject, as a community of music therapy clinicians, […]
New Vice President of Membership Announced
On behalf of the Nominating Committee and the MAR-AMTA, please join us in welcoming Clarissa Lacson who will be serving a brief term as Vice President of Membership until June 30th, 2021. We are excited to welcome Clarissa to the Executive Board and work with her in the months ahead. From Clarissa Lacson: Dear members […]
Commission on the Education and Clinical Training of 21st Century Music Therapists News
News from the Commission on the Education and Clinical Training of 21st Century Music Therapists On November 22, 2020, members of the Commission presented at the AMTA online national conference. They reviewed the history of the Commission and the themes that emerged from the feedback received on the two key questions and shared emerging themes […]
Molloy College Fall Open House November 15
We hope to see you on Sunday November 15th at 1:30 or 2:00 for one of our graduate music therapy information sessions. To register and get the Zoom link, click here . Questions? music@molloy.edu
Special Election for Vice President of Membership
A special election is called when there is a vacancy in an Executive Board position. The Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association will be sending ballots to members on November 23rd to vote for Vice President of Membership (VPoM) who will be serving for a brief term starting December, 2020 and finishing mid-April […]
Clinical Practicum Coordinator and Supervisor Opportunity at Washington Adventist University
The music therapy program at Washington Adventist University is expanding. We are excited to announce a part-time opportunity for Clinical Practicum Coordinator and Supervisor (25%) with potential to grow to full-time within the year. https://wau.catsone.com/careers/9207-General/jobs/13613240-Music-Therapy-Clinical-CoordinatorPracticum-Supervisor?portal= Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Daniel Lau, Chair of Music Department at music@wau.edu Applications are to be completed online.
The LGBTQIA2+ Music Therapy Affinity Group Is Up and Running
The LGBTQIA2+ Music Therapy Affinity Group is up and running! Purpose: To organize, advocate, communicate, connect and bring about positive and systemic change related LGBTQIA2+ topics/issues in the field of music therapy. Group Values/Goals: • Hold space for/support the needs of professional LGBTQIA2+ music therapists • Support the educational needs of LGBTQIA2+ music therapy students […]
Passages 2020 Registration Form and Conference Session Proposal Form
17th Annual MAR Passages Conference Session Proposal Form *2020 *ONLINE!* Saturday, September 26th 2020 9:00AM-3:30PM PROPOSAL FORM Deadline For Submission: August 31st, 2020 All sessions are 50 minutes total, including 5 minutes for questions and feedback. Theme: Unification This year’s Passages Conference is about providing care in uncertain times. Not only that, it’s about banding […]
Passages Conference Coming Soon
Note from Molly Pow, MS, MT-BC, Student Affairs Advisor: Hello Mid Atlantic Region! I continue to be impressed and heart warmed by the incredible amount of love and support our field shares with one another. We absolutely raise each other up, without a shadow of a doubt. These unprecedented times have greatly impacted us all. […]
