Category: News
Conference Prospectus Available
The 2018 Conference Prospectus is ready for Exhibits and Fundraising! This link is for exhibitors, sponsors, and advertisers only. Looking forward to an exciting conference in 2018!
Announcement from President and Membership
The Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association writes to acknowledge and condemn the terrible acts of bigotry and violence that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, this past weekend (August 12, 2017). We extend condolences to the families of Heather Heyer, Lt. Pilot H. Jay Cullen, and Trooper Pilot Berke M.M. Bates who were killed in the events […]
Summertime in New Jersey
SUMMERTIME IN NEW JERSEY Submitted by Paula Unsal, Chair While the New Jersey legislative session continues during the summer, legislative activity has slowed and the combined Music Therapist Licensing bill A783/S1601 remains in the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee with no scheduled hearings as of this writing. The New Jersey State Task Force (NJSTF) is […]
Save the Date for Passages 2017!
Save the Date for Passages 2017! Passages 2017 will be held at Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY on October 14th, 2017. Co-chairs will be current student Liz Ingram and new professional Tara O’Brien. Check back for registration and more info!
2018 MAR Conference Request for Proposals!
The 2018 MAR Conference Request for Proprosals (RFP) is now open! Conference dates will be April 11th-14th! WE WILL ACCEPT ONLINE SUBMISSIONS ONLY. Before filing our the online form, please review the following PDF’s: This form provides information on what reviewers will be looking for during the blind review process. Please review this form to ensure […]
Hey NY!!!!! Did you know?!?
HEY, NEW YORK!!! DID YOU KNOW??? In an effort to help keep NYS music therapists informed regarding the Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) law and regulations, we are pleased to offer this little column of regulatory tidbits! This Issue’s Feature: CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS – CALCULATING AND RECALCULATING!!! In case you haven’t heard … effective January […]
Government Relations Report
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Respectfully Submitted: Amy Rodgers Smith, MMT, MT-BC Neurologic Music Therapist NICU-MT margovernmentrelations@gmail.com NATIONAL UPDATES The American Music Therapy Association is monitoring changes to the American Health Care Act (AHCA). AMTA is encouraging members and others to exercise your rights and responsibilities as citizens and consider participation in the democratic process in the following […]
2017 Conference in Pictures!
2017 MARAMTA Conference: An Overview in Pictures Stay tuned for a slideshow that includes more pictures!
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