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"Music Therapy is the clinical & evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program." |
Statement from AMTAS President:
Hello and welcome! The American Music Therapy Association for Students (AMTAS) began with a group of students and a newsletter that was sent to connect with other music therapy schools in the nation. Today, we are proud to encompass 85+ music therapy programs and a number of students that continue to inspire the growth of our community, education, and profession.
In June 2022, our professional organization, AMTA, announced the beginning of a restructuring period. Our MT community was in a period of "unknown", but our students continued to seek opportunities for growth and involvement. With their support and leadership, especially from our regional student representatives, we were able to hold our annual Passages Conference during the 2022 AMTA Virtual Symposium, host an MT population roundtable discussion, co-host our first Instagram live Q&A with an MT pediatric clinic, and continue to support our students through scholarships and our online presence/resources. This year, 2023, our organization hopes to continue to work off this new foundation, restore previous functions/traditions, and more- this website is not only a resource for your growth and education, but also a bridge to other students, professionals, and areas of need in our MT field. I urge you to get involved and consider helping us by becoming: - An active member of AMTAS in sharing your thoughts and ideas, - An officer on the executive board at the university, regional, or national level, - A student representative on a professional standing committee, or - A fundraising organizer for AMTAS. AMTAS continues to grow through the advocacy, networking, awareness, and community of our students and student professionals. What once started as a newsletter is now an organization that depends both on the initiatives of our students and the support of our professionals. On behalf of our 2023 AMTAS executive board, I thank you for entrusting us to be your voices and look forward to working with you in fostering our music therapy field. - Micah Castillo, MT-BC, NICU-MT AMTAS President president.amtas@gmail.com |
2023 AMTAS E-Board
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PURPOSE
Advocacy Networking Community Awareness BOARD & MEMBERS Students of AMTA ESTABLISHED 1970s @_AMTAS_ American Music Therapy Association for Students "The purpose of AMTAS will be to promote, foster, and advance the education and training of its members."
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