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.
Recommendations for Collective Action (3/2/2025) - re: federal funding cuts, federal attack on civil rights Dear Community, I am reaching out to both share support and invite community action in response to the ongoing and escalating federal attacks on healthcare funding, healthcare jobs, education, scientific research, and civil rights. This includes massive proposed cuts to medicaid, medicare, and CHIP, the firing […]
Assistant Teaching Professor – Music Therapy (2/10/2025) - Location: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 285 Old Westport Road Contact: Allyn Phelpsallyn.phelps@umassd.edu Description: Here is the job application website: https://careers.umassd.edu/en-us/job/525739/assistant-teaching-professormusic Assistant Teaching Professor – Music Therapy College of Visual and Performing Arts University of Massachusetts Dartmouth The College of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for an Assistant Teaching […]
School-Based Music Therapist – Full-Time (1/13/2025) - Location: Spectrum Creative Arts3300 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 Contact: Noa FergusonNoa@spectrumcreativearts.org Description: Spectrum Creative Arts is a community arts organization with a mission to provide the highest quality arts programming to individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities in the Greater Rochester, New York area. Founded in 2013 by three music therapists, Spectrum employs […]
Anonymous Reviewers Needed! (1/13/2025) - We are in need of volunteers to be anonymous reviewers for conference submissions. If you submitted a presentation, you can still be an anonymous reviewer, I will just ensure that you do not get your own. The commitment is 1-5 hours, any volunteers get a certificate validating their service to the region which can be […]
Conference Presentation Proposals: A How To Guide (1/13/2025) - Please join the MAR-AMTA for this free 2 credit CMTE Live Monday, 1/13/25 7-9pm est & Recorded Conference Presentation Proposals: A How to Guide Have you considered submitting a conference presentation proposal, but feel unsure? Is there a clinical technique, a co-treat, an obstacle or triumph at school or work, a setting you’ve worked in, […]
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!