New! Monthly e-newsletter is starting March 1!
We’re happy to announce that MTABC will now be sending out a monthly e-newsletter! This e-newsletter will be very brief with the purpose of connecting the MTABC community to what is going in the near future as well as reminding our members of benefits that are available to them as an MTABC member. Look for
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Meet our new Vice President!
Sheila Lee, MA, MTA, FAMI, RCC MTABC Vice-President Sheila is excited to be back on the Board once again! Her past roles include MTABC Director of Public Relations for two years and Co-Chair of the āMusic Therapy and Kids: 10 Big Ideas for Little Peopleā symposium for four years. Sheila is the Director and Owner
Farewell and Welcome!
We would like to bid a fond farewell with grateful hearts to Brooke Angus as she steps down from the administrative position at the MTABC. We thank her deeply for all of her hard work and devotion to the MTABC and wish her well on all her future endeavors! We would also like to welcome
New! Music Therapy TED Talks page
Check out our new Music Therapy TED Talks page. Youtube links are created for you to watch acclaimed TED Talks by board-certified music therapists, accredited music therapists, and other health professionals. With their first-hand experience, they provide stories and examples of music therapy research, case studies, and real music therapy techniques and interventions. We now
New! Honoured Life Members Page
Over the years many Music Therapists have made a significant contribution to the profession of Music Therapy. To honour them and their contributions, MTABC has granted these members Lifetime memberships. On Saturday April 6 at the AGM, Marni Brechin, Stephen Williams and D.Louise Whitehead were honoured for their contribution and commitment to the music therapy
Call for Papers!
Call for Papers Deadline July 1, 2018 MTABC Conference Committee is busy planning for our annual conference in October 19-20, 2018. This year’s theme is “Moving the Profession Forward; Re-conceptualizing Canadian Music Therapy within an Evolving World” and the keynote speaker is Dr. Laurel Young. If you are interested in presenting and you are available
Dr. Carolyn Kenny Celebration of life
Music therapy communities in BC, Canada, and across the world lost a beloved music therapy pioneer on October 15, 2017. Dr. Carolyn Bereznak Kenny passed away peacefully in Santa Barbara surrounded by her loving family. She had been in ill health for 15 months with a cancer diagnosis while living in Vancouver and had moved
March is Music Therapy Awareness Month!
Celebrate National Music Therapy Awareness Month! March is a music therapy month across Canada. Certified MTAs are accredited health care professionals who use music in to improve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being for people of all ages and needs. Music therapists provide services to clients in facilities such as long-term care facilities, schools, hospices,
Changes to CAMT’s Continuing Education Policy!
Attention MTA members! The CAMT Board of Directors has updated the Continuing Education Policy to reflect the growing body of opportunities available and to ensure that Canadian Music Therapists continue to uphold the high standard of the MTA credential. Starting with 2017, MTAs will be required to collect fewer credits per 5-year cycle. While fewer
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Register for the 10th Annual Conference!
We are excited to announce our 10th Annual Conference will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2017. The keynote speaker is Dr. Heather Mohan and we have great presenters throughout the day. Please continue to check on the Conference 2017 for a current information as it is continue to be updated. Look forward to seeing
Membership Is Open To Anyone With An Interest In Music Therapy Who Lives In BC Or Beyond, Regardless Of Qualifications Or Experience.
