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04 Dec 2017
Events • Fundraisers • NER Regional Conference

2018 Conference Announcement

Dear Colleagues,

The preparation for the NER-AMTA 2018 conference has begun, and we hope that you are as excited as we are to be back in Westbrook, CT at the gorgeous Water’s Edge Resort and Spa.

Our conference is titled: Uniting in Diversity: Bringing Together the Individuals of the Music Therapy Community, and we look forward to a time of growth, rejuvenation, learning, and connecting with our friends and colleagues. We hope that you will consider submitting a proposal for a concurrent session, CMTE, or research poster at the regional conference.

We had many fantastic suggestions on session topics from last year’s conference evaluations, and they include: diversity, multicultural topics, neurologic music therapy, research, ethics, varied theoretical orientations, medical settings, school age populations, autism, collaborating with disciplines outside of the music therapy profession, trauma, community building, improvisation, and guitar skills. If you feel like you have expertise in these or any other subjects, please submit your proposal as we hope to have a varied and diverse program!

All proposals will be reviewed using a double-blind review model. Reviewers will base their considerations on content, clarity, and completeness of the abstract (50%), if the proposal fits within the scope of practice and professional competencies of AMTA and CBMT (25%), and how the proposal meets the needs of our region based upon the 2017 conference evaluations (25%).

You may find the links on our website at: http://www.musictherapynewengland.org/2018-conference/

The last day for submissions is SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2018.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at vicepresident@musictherapynewengland.org or vicepresidentelect@musictherapynewengland.org

We look forward to seeing you April 19-21, 2018 as we focus on creating community and cohesion within ourselves and our profession.

Sincerely,

Courtney R. Biddle, MMT, MT-BC
Conference Chair
Vice President NER-AMTA

Channing Shippen, MA, MT-BC
Conference Co-Chair
Vice President-Elect NER-AMTA

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14 Nov 2017
Events • NER Business

Membership meeting at #AMTA2017 Conference

Join us on Saturday 11/18/17 from 930-11am.

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09 Oct 2017
Events • Special Announcements

In memory of Sonja Granskou

Dear NER community,

Just want to share that our community has lost a bright, beautiful soul. My friend and music therapist, Sonja Granskou, passed away on August 4, 2017. I met Sonja a few years ago and was immediately inspired by her smile and positive, gentle way of being. Sonja was a radiant light who loved nature and loved to sing. One of her favorite songs was “Climb Every Mountain.” And boy, did she climb mountains! Sonja received her Master of Arts in Music Therapy and Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University in 2009 and a Master of Music in Performance Voice in the Graduate Opera Program at Boston University in 1996. She had a gorgeous voice and loved working as a clinician and music therapist. We liked singing together and talking about our wonderful music therapy community.

Sonja was from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. One of the biggest mountains that Sonja climbed in her life was her healing journey from ovarian cancer. Sonja did everything possible to heal, researching and using conventional and many alternative treatments (even going to Vienna, Austria). I admired her sense of humor, strong will to live, her diligence, her faith and most of all her ability to be vulnerable and at peace with whatever the outcome. Sonja’s light is very bright. I truly believe that her light is with all of us in this community and her spirit is flying free with the angels and God in heaven. God bless you Sonja. We love you!!

Please email or call me if you would like to mail a card and I will send the address. Sonja also has a Facebook page if anyone would like to post a message there as well.

Thank you,

Warmly,

Lauren Calista Angelone

(617) 780-8530

calista.lauren@yahoo.com

Memorial Services for Sonja (USA and Canada):

Where: First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington (Sonja’s Boston church). 630 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA.

When: Sunday, October 8, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Refreshments to follow.

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Where: Christ Lutheran Church (Sonja’s Waterloo church).

445 Anndale Ave, Waterloo, ON.

When: October 22, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Refreshments to follow.

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02 Oct 2017
Events • Training Opportunities • Uncategorized

2017 Fall Symposium – Berklee College of Music

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26 Sep 2017
Events • Special Announcements • Training Opportunities

AMTA leadership academy

Update: all spots are filled!!

Thank you for your interest!

Dear NER-AMTA members,

As a gift, AMTA would like to provide five complimentary registration for five NER-AMTA members in good standing to attend the AMTA Leadership Academy at this year’s annual AMTA Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. This institute will run on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 12:30-5:30pm.

Now in its third year, the AMTA Leadership Academy gives everyone a chance to develop and deepen their leadership skills and capacity. Through a series of presentations by a diverse panel of leaders within our field, Leadership Academy participants will experience multiple frameworks for thinking about leadership and how to recognize and build critical skills in all areas of leadership!  Whether you have attended a previous Academy or not, this year’s Leadership Academy is sure to provide you with new information, insights, and connections to help you grow into the leader you desire to be in your work, your community, and in your life.

Please see session information for further details.

If you wish to be one of the five NER-AMTA members to attend at no charge, please contact NER President, Judy Engel, at president@musictherapynewengland.org. Note that tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis; the first five NER-AMTA members to make contact will receive complimentary registration for the AMTA Leadership Academy.

Please note that NER-AMTA is unable to assist with or plan transportation, lodging, parking or meals (these would be on your own).

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04 Sep 2017
Events • Training Opportunities

Berklee Fall Symposium

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28 May 2017
Events • Training Opportunities

Rhythm, Breath Lullay Training

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23 May 2017
Events • Training Opportunities

BMGIM 1 training

Announcing a Level 1 Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music Training in Litchfield Connecticut on August 4th-7th (http://wisdomhouse.org/index.php). Primary trainer Madelaine Ventre and Assistant Trainer, Michael Viega. Contact mventre@me.com and viegam@newpaltz.eduby June 6th if interested and for more information. 

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28 Apr 2017
Events • Members in the News

Cultural Intersections in Music Therapy: Music, Health, and the Person—Book launch

Cultural Intersections in Music Therapy: Music, Health, and the Person—Book launchCo-editors: Annette Whitehead-Pleaux, MA, MT-BC and Xueli Tan, PhD, MT-BC

Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 6:30pm – 8:00pm 

Washburn Lounge, Brattle Campus (10 Phillips Place, Cambridge)

· This is the first comprehensive textbook on multicultural dimensions of music therapy. The editors pass the literary microphone to the authors—all music therapists who have found belonging and identity in diverse cultures. The authors examine how music therapy is relevant within an individual’s cultural context through personal and scholarly explorations. The chapters are separated into three sections: 1) understanding oppression and bias; 2) minority cultures within North America; and 3) inclusive music therapy practice and education. This focused examination prompts the reader to listen to myriad minority voices and engage in cultural dialogues. Light refreshments will be served. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, or you may review and purchase the book at http://www.barcelonapublishers.com/multicultural-intersections-music-health-the-person

· TO RSVP, please visit https://cultural-intersections-in-music-therapy-book.eventbrite.com

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06 Apr 2017
Events

When Voices Meet

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06 Apr 2017
Events

Have You Seen Our New Space?

We are happily making music In Wakefield. Whether you followed our move from Melrose or have yet to see our new home, we are opening our doors on Saturday, April 8th to show off our new space! Pop in any time between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm on the 8th to tour our new reception area and studio. Our open house will also be a fantastic time to connect with old friends or learn more about all the wonderful services we offer here at Roman Music Therapy!

While our formal ribbon cutting, which happened with representatives from the Chamber, took place on January 30th, this will be an opportunity to welcome the community to our accessible, great new location!

We hope you’ll join us for light refreshments, conversation and of course – music – on April 8th!

There is ample parking behind our building and the lot is off of Yale street. We are located on the first floor, through the glass door and down the hallway. Keep an eye out for the balloons!

Hope to see you all at our Open House on April 8th!

If you have any questions, please contact us at 781-224-3300.

 

Thank you so much for your help!

Meredith

 

Meredith R. Pizzi, MPA, MT-BC

Founder and Executive Director
Roman Music Therapy Services, LLC
333 North Ave, First Floor, Wakefield, MA 01880
781-224-3300 Phone
781-224-3306 Fax
mpizzi@romanmusictherapy.com
RomanMusicTherapy.com
SproutingMelodies.com
Making Music – Transforming Lives

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29 Mar 2017
Events • NER Regional Conference

PLENARY SESSION: THE CURRENT CLIMATE OF MULTICULTURALISM: MUSIC THERAPY WITH DIVERSE POPULATIONS IN 2017 AMERICA

We invite you to attend a plenary session at the NER-AMTA Conference on Friday, from 5:15-6:15 pm. The following questions will be part of a panel and audience discussion as we reflect on our profession, our personal biases and our desire to be effective and inclusive Music Therapists.

  1. In your ideal world, what does diversity look like in music therapy?(consider yourself, your colleagues, your clients, NER-AMTA, AMTA)
  2. Please describe a music therapy experience in which diversity was honored. (a session with client/(s), work experience, conference experience, etc.)
  3. Please describe a music therapy experience in which diversity was compromised.
  4. What does diversity in our profession look like now?
  5. What would it take to make sure diversity is valued in our profession?

Audience will be invited to share, question panel, etc. challenges and solutions

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28 Mar 2017
Events • NER Regional Conference • Special Announcements

Conference Program and App Announcement

Hello NER!
There is a tingling of excitement in the air as we arrange the final touches on this year’s conference. This year we will have released our conference program via PDF. Our VP elect did a BEAUTIFUL job creating this for us. I recommend downloading this to your device in a program such as iBooks (for apple devices) or Adobe Acrobat PDF (for Android Devices).  If you require a print version, I suggest  downloading it on your device now and print it out.

Also, we have used Guidebook as our app host this year. Please download the app. A unique passcode will be presented to you at conference.

Need more guidance?  I created a handy video tutorial especially for you! So check it out for download instructions and a sneak peek of guidebook. If you need further assistance with android devices, try this link  or visit me at the registration desk and we can troubleshoot together. As always, if you require assistance with other technology related matters, you can contact me. 

Looking forward to sea-ing you in Newport!

With Joy,

Cassandra Mulcahy, MMT, MT-BC
NER-AMTA Solutionist and Webmistress

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23 Mar 2017
Events • NER Regional Conference

Conference reminders

Hello All!We are excitedly counting down the days when we will all be together in Newport! The Hotel Viking is thrilled to have us back and promises to make our stay as enjoyable as possible.  

 

REMINDER – THINGS TO KNOW, THINGS TO BRING:

 

CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT

Guest accommodations will be available at 4:00 pm on arrival day and reserved until 11:00 am on departure day. Any attendee wishing special consideration for late checkout should inquire at the front desk on the day of departure.

 

SPAFJOR

The Spa at the hotel is offering our attendees a discount, so make your reservations as soon as possible!

A 20% discount on spa services in SpaFjor with be offered on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 and Thursday, March 30, 2017 and a 10% discount on spa services will be offered on Friday, March 31, 2017 and Saturday, April 1, 2017. Guests may contact SpaFjor at 401-848-4848 and should identify themselves as part of the group at the time of booking.

 

The Hotel is also offering our group complementary parking.  

 

Don’t forget to bring your appetite – we provide breakfast on Friday and Saturday, and of course our Business Lunch on Friday.  

 

Bring your instruments!!! Along with you sharing your music at the Cabaret, we will have a drum circle on Friday after dinner led by our wonderful Lauren Caso – please bring along a drum for this event, or buy a new one from Tom at Mud Pie!

 

If you’re wanting to participate in Krystal’s Yoga Session you may want to bring along a yoga mat.

 

Our 2017 NER-AMTA Conference is sure to be a wonderful event! We hope you have safe travels to Newport and we will see you there!  

Meg & Courtney

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20 Mar 2017
Events • NER Business • Special Announcements

NERAMTA Bylaws and Constitution Merge

Hello NER-AMTA Members,
The Bylaws Committee has been tasked with the BIG job of merging our two current documents the NER-AMTA Constitutions and NER-AMTA Bylaws which governs our regional organization.
The merging of both documents is to streamline these documents into one; to follow AMTA’s model of their Bylaws, to avoid duplicity, and to make updates.
Please review the newly merged document entitled NER-AMTA Bylaws to understand the rationale behind each change. However in summary, the changes include:
-General language used, to be more inclusive and forward-thinking
-Delineate elected officers versus appointed officers and to clarify their roles
-Update and include additional positions to the current leadership that are not listed in NER’s current documents
The NER–AMTA members will vote on this newly merged document, to replace our current two documents on Friday March 31st during the Business Luncheon at the Spring Conference in Newport, RI, to go into effect on March 31, 2017.  Please review before then and send any constructive comments/feedback to judynengel@gmail.com for considerations by 3/29/17.
NER-AMTA Bylaws FINAL draft- membership 2017
New-England-Region-Bylaws
New-England-Region-Constitution
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