There’s a lot happening across our active region! Below are some of the most recent news items that have been submitted. If you have news you would like to submit to the website, fill out this form or contact us.


2025 MAR-AMTA Annual Hybrid Conference Call for Papers is open! April 3rd-5th, 2025  (11/13/2024) - Hello MAR-AMTA! The Conference Planning Committee is so excited to be having a completely new format for conference this year! All concurrent sessions will be held virtually on April 3rd and 4th and at in person satellite sites on April 5th, 2025. The 2025 “Call for Papers” for our conference is officially open, and information […]
International Relations Committee (11/5/2024) - The International Relations Committee (IRC) is charged with facilitating awareness of international opportunities and events by AMTA members and the inclusion of international perspectives of music therapy in AMTA. We support international guests at the annual national conference, host the Global Perspectives session, and inform AMTA members of international opportunities and collaboration.
SER Relief Fund (10/9/2024) - Please see the information below from AMTA to support those in the SER region affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Please donate or share this information if you can. Hurricane Helene – Supporting SER Disaster Relief Efforts October 1, 2024 07:51 PM The AMTA Board of Directors, members and staff extend heartfelt concern for all those affected […]
Affinity Group Meetings (4/3/2024) - MAR Regional Conference Affinity Spaces: These meetings are open to students and professionals in the MAR who identify as the socio-cultural identities/community of each group. (Conference Registration is not needed to attend.) Thursday, April 4th Saturday, April 6th
2024 Bylaws Revisions Proposals and Business Meetings (3/27/2024) - Please find the 2024 Bylaws Revision Proposals at this link. These will be read and discussed General Business Meetings and members (including students) will vote on approving these revisions to be sent out to the membership for electronic voting via email. Please direct questions or comments to the Bylaws Committee Chair, Amanda Montera at presidentelect@maramta.org. Here you […]
CMTEs and Conference Schedule (3/10/2024) - MAR-AMTA Virtual Conference CMTE Offerings. April 4-6th. CMTE’s are included in the price of conference for AMTA members. They can be purchased for an additional fee for non-members. The MAR-AMTA thanks the AMTA and symposium presenters for making their courses accessible to MAR conference attendees.  Register now: https://whova.com/portal/registration/maram_202404/ MAR-AMTA CMTEs These courses will be virtual and live […]
2024 Conference Rates and Registration (3/8/2024) - MAR-AMTA Regional Conference Rates April 4th-6th, 2024 Live Virtual and Asynchronous (watch on your own later) Register now: https://whova.com/portal/registration/maram_202404/ Conference Rates: Group Ticket Sale: Professional conference fees are based on a tiered dues structure rooted in equity that considers intersections and identities, specific life circumstances, and career stage. MAR-AMTA has adapted the system and language […]
2024 Annual Conference Call for Papers is open! (8/24/2023) - Hello MAR-AMTA! The Conference Planning Committee is so excited to be having another virtual conference! The 2024 “Call for Papers” for our conference is officially open, and information for submitting a proposal is below! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Allison Broaddrick, VPCP at her email address below. Thank you all and we look forward to receiving your proposals and hosting you VIRTUALLY in 2024...
Call for E-Board Volunteers and Nominees for Special Election (8/24/2023) - Dear MAR Community, We are seeking nominees for a special election and volunteers to serve in appointed positions. Please see below for more information...
Pennsylvania State Licensure Meeting (7/18/2023) - On August 8th, 2023, the Pennsylvania House Professional Licensure Committee will hold an Informational Meeting on Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski’s HB 1356, which would establish licensure for music therapists in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Music Therapy State Task Force has been contacted with a request to submit written testimony and/or digital presentations by July 31 to the PA House Licensure Committee, and would like your help!
Response to Supreme Court Rulings 2023 (7/8/2023) - The MAR-AMTA Executive Board condemns the recent Supreme Court rulings striking down affirmative action and protecting bigotry under the guise of free speech rights. We recognize that institutional racism in the United States continues to create barriers for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color in higher education...
Bylaws Rendition and Election Results (7/8/2023) - The Bylaws Committee is happy to announce that all of the proposed changes to the MAR-AMTA Bylaws have passed. You can see the proposed changes here...
Ballots for Proposed Changes to Bylaws and 2023 Elections (6/21/2023) - Dear Members of MAR-AMTA, If you are an active member of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association, please check you email inboxes for the Ballots for Proposed Changes to Bylaws and the 2023 Elections. This email was sent out on Saturday, June 17th. All information about the proposed changes and the candidates […]
Final Call for 2023 Election Nominations (3/15/2023) - This is the final call for nominations for MAR-AMTA Executive Board officer and Assembly of Delegates position. All nominations must be in by 11:59 PM on Friday, March 17, 2023.  We are looking for individuals willing to run for the following positions...
2023 Elections Information (3/9/2023) - The Nominating Committee The Nominating Committee is responsible for preparing a slate of candidates for Regional elections (regular and special) and helping to facilitate the election and voting processes. The committee is made up of the Immediate Past President (chair of committee), and five (5) professional regional members representing five (5) different areas of the […]