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…
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. In your ideal world, what does diversity look like in music therapy?(consider yourself, your colleagues, your clients, NER-AMTA, AMTA) Please describe a music therapy experience in which…
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…
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…
Hello NER – We have good news: The Hotel Viking is willing to give us a bit of a break while they have rooms available, but you’ll have to act quickly… Although we’ve past the deadline for our guaranteed discount, Thursday is open for the rate of $119.00!! There are rooms available for our members. Friday and Saturday are very limited with a higher rate of $179. and up. If anyone still needs a…
Up to three scholarships are available to Professional NER-AMTA Members to cover the cost of full conference registration for the upcoming spring conference (approximately $200 in value). This does not include fees for CMTE’s or any special meal such as banquet. Any current AMTA Professional member may apply; student members are not eligible. Should an applicant who wins already have paid conference registration, that fee will be reimbursed in the form of a check at the…
Hello NER, For the past few years we have used the Regonline System. This system has aided in drastically reducing and streamlining many tasks our volunteers have had to hand check in the past. I have observed a number of frequently asked questions that I feel would be useful to have on hand publicly. All of this information is also available on registration form in strategic locations. 1. Question: Why won’t my membership number work?…
Dear Colleagues, The preparation for the NER-AMTA 2017 conference has begun, and we hope that you are as excited as we are to be back in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island, at the Hotel Viking. We hope that you will consider submitting a proposal for a concurrent or CMTE session at the regional conference. You may find the links on our website at: http://www.musictherapynewengland.org/2017-conference/ The last day for submissions is Friday, January 13, 2017. If you…
The NER-AMTA is searching for an enthusiastic individual to facilitate our cabaret experience. This is a great opportunity to refine your skills of extraversion and super large group leadership skills! You may apply at the registration desk at conference, Just ask for Meg, Courtney or Cassandra. You may also apply by sending an email highlighting your skills, passions and inspirations to Webmistress Mulcahy: web@musictherapynewengland.org #NERAMTA2016 #Cabaret #MC #Music #Joy #leadership
Hello NER Members, We are working on finalizing some of the delicious details of our upcoming conference. As health advocates of our clients, community, culture and world, we continue to transition toward a paperless conference. The conference committee is delighted to release our first ever digital program. Download Conference Program Here: http://www.musictherapynewengland.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/NER-AMTA-2016-Program-V3.pdf This program can be downloaded onto your device (computer, phone, tablet) and referenced throughout the conference. Additionally, our mobile app allows you to have a unique experience…
Up to three scholarships are available to Professional NER-AMTA Members to cover the cost of full conference registration for the upcoming spring conference (approximately $200 in value). This does not include fees for CMTE’s or any special meal such as banquet. Any current AMTA Professional member may apply; student members are not eligible. Should an applicant who wins already have paid conference registration, that fee will be reimbursed in the form of a check at the…
Greetings! We’d like to invite you to register for our 2016 New England Region of the American Music Therapy Association’s Annual Conference, An Ocean of Knowledge, a Sea of Experiences! http://www.musictherapynewengland.org, on April 28th – 30th, at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel and Spa, in North Falmouth, MA. http://www.seacrestbeachhotel.com. Our conference is a little later than usual, but the benefits of enjoying warm, lovely, late April days at the beach, are alluring. …