International Newsletter of Music Therapy Volume 4
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INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER OF MUSIC THERAPY VOLUME 4 1986 THE INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER OF MUSIC THERAPY Volume Four -- July, 1986 Edited by GILLIAN STEPHENS I CMT Published and Distributed by The American Association for Mu.sic Therapy 66 Morris Avenue P.O. Box 359 Springfield, New Jersey 0708 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD .............................. .. ....... ... .. ..... ..... .. ....... .... ................... ..... .. ........ ............... .......... .... ... .. ... 3 NEWS AND NOTES .. ........ ...... ...... ...... ... ............. ................... .... ... ...... .. .......... .................................... 4 CONFERENCE CALENDAR ... .......... .. ................ ..... ................................ ........... .. .... .... ..... ... ......... ... 11 MORE ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING .... ....... ....... ... .. ........... ... .......... ... ..... .... ...................... 12 THREE MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS ............. ........ ................. ....... 16 WORLD FEDERATION STUDY COMMITIEE REPORT .......... ........................ .. ............. ...... .. 19 LOOKING AT THE MUSIC OF MUSIC THERAPY ........ .. .. ... ..... ....... ......... .... ......... ... .. .. .... .... .. 21 RECENT PUBLICATIONS ....... ................................. .............. ... ...... ... .......... .. ...... .. .......... .. .. .......... 2 6 FOREWORD As Editor for the 4th Volume of the Inrernationa1 Ne'\Al'Sletter of Music Therap_x, I have found that my vision has been encouraged to expand, and I have begun to feel responsible beyond t.he boundaries of what is familiar to me. I begin to stretch my awareness to Australia, then to Japan, then Europe, then South America, and so on, as if listening for the unique rhythms and melodies of our various countries. In preparing for this issue, I reviewed the information on music therapy associations, definitions, certification, education and training, publications, etc ., and I renewed my respect for the detail and volume of Dr. Bruscta's work as previous editor for Volumes 1, 2, and 3. I have attempted to follow up on important information by including the section "More on Education and Training,· continuing to list recent publications, and by reporting the latest events in the "News and Notes· section of the Newsletter. I have noted any changes of address or corrections to those associations and training programs listed in Volume 3. I feel it is essential at this time to ask what is most important to us as an international community of music therapists and what, if any, are our common concerns. The responses to this question have become an important segment of this Newsletter. As a music therapist I find my interest al'\Alays moving to the music of music therapy. What are music therapists doing in a11 our different countries? What instruments do they use? What do their songs sound like? What can we learn from hearing about this music? I attempted to formulate a question that was simple and fundamental in order to begin this discussion, although obviously in a ne"'1Sletter these questions cannot be approached in a detailed -way . I felt that in answering the question, "How does the music and/or musical tradition in your country reflect the -way you use music therapy?," we might catch a unique glimpse of the music therapists in our various countries. I am grateful to the music therapists Who took the time to "'1fite and share their individual perspectives on this complex subject. I would like to thank Barbara Hesser for her report on the World Federation of Music Therapy Study Committee from the Fifth World Congress on Music Therapy held in Genoa, Italy in December, 1985. I am grateful also to a11 those 'Who contributed to this issue of the Newsletter by reporting news and information, and I ask for your patience with any mistakes I may have made. Finally, I would like to thank Steve Schneider of the American Association for Music Therapy for his work on the word processing. I hope this volume will prove to be a useful tool to bring us closer togetller--close enough to see our differences as well as our similarities, and to experience, as I have, an expansion of our sense of responsibility and concern W":Alafd each other and the people we serve through music therapy. Gillian Stephens, CMT Editor 3 NEWS AND NOTES From Australia: Ms . Dianne Allison, National Secretary for the Australian Music Therapy Association, announced Gary Fisher as President of the Association, Ruth Bright as Vice-President, and Margaret Evans as Treasurer as of 1985. The new location of the National Headquarters of the Association is 8 Haig Stroot, Doopdene, 3103, Victoria, Australia.. Mr. Fisher has sent materials in reply to our questionnaire (soo corresponding sections). From Ar~ntina: Professor Rolando Bienenzon informs us that in 1935 Music Therapy teaching groups led by himself and music therapist Gabriela Wagner were formed. They are aimed for physicians and paramedics who are working in the mental health field. He also announces the III World Congress on The Isolated Child and the I International Symposium of Institutions for the Mentally Disabled organized by the Association for Help for the Isolated Child (A.S.A.N.A.) to be held in Buenos Aires, August 11-15, 198 7 (See Calendar). The Organizing Committee will be grateful for any suggestions, proposals, and names of people and institutions which may be interested in taking part in The Congress. These should be sent before December 20, 1986. Deadline for papers is March 21, 1987. We have been advised that Mr. Ruben Gallardo is the new President of the Asociacion de Musicotherapeutas, Universitarios de la Republica Argentina. From Austria: Professor Alfred Schmolz sent a reply to our questionnaire regarding "The Music of Music Therapy" (see corresponding section). From Brazil: Ms. Clementina Nastari of the Associacao Paulista de Musicoterapia (ASPAM) informs us that on May 22, 1985, a decree authorized the Music Therapist Education Course at the "Marcelo Turpinamba" Music College of Sao Paulo (see details in corresponding section of this Newsletter). Ms. Gabriella de Souza e Silve, President of the Associacao Brasileira do Musicoterapia do Rio de Janeiro informs us that the I I I Simposio Brasileiro de Musicoterapia occured in Rio de Janeiro Wit.h the participation of professionals from all over the country as well as professionals from Uruguay and Argentina. According to Ms. de Souza e Silva, papers and communications from the conference -will be published soon. In addition, responses to our questionnaire were received from Ms . Martha Negreiros de Sampa i o Vianna. and Ms . Maria Clarice Schiller (see corresponding section). 4 From Canada: Dr. Anne c. Hall, Acting Dean of Music at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, canada, announces that the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved their Honours Bachelor of Music Therapy program for funding. Music therapy courses will begin this Spring or Summer, 1986. Details are included in this issue of the Ne\AlSletter. From France: Dr. Edith Lecourt, General Secretary of the Association Francaise de Music Therapie, announces a month-long workshop (October 1-31, 1986) for foreign participants and especially for foreign music therapists who 'Want to gain an overview and training in specific French music therap}7 techniques, clinical experience, and research. Those interested should contact A. de Reviers, Institut de Formation Permanente, Universite Paris VLL, UER de Sciences Humaine Qinique, 13 rue de Santeuil, 75005, Paris. She also announces a French-speaking Congress scheduled for early 1986, and the formulation of a professional code of ethics for music therapists in France. Dr. Gerard Ducourneau of the Atelier de Musicotherapie de Bordeaux announces the creation of a ''branch edition N called "Les editions de non-verbal· Which \lolill provide texts in the French language concerning the relationship of the non-verbal and verbal. The director of this publication is Mme. Micheline Weinstein, 2 rue Asseline, 750 14 Paris, France. He also sent a description of the course of study for Music Therapy at the Atelier (see "More on Education and Training). We would like to make a correction to the directory in Volume 3 of the International Ne1+1Sletter. The correct name and address is the Atelier de Musicotherapie de Bordeaux, Paul Valery University, Route de Laverune, 3400 Montpelier. Address correspondence to Professor Regis Pouget, c/o Secretary Mme. Pomade. From Great Britain: Mrs. Amelia Oldf eld, of tlle Association of Professional Music Therapists, as well as Brid McKee, BMus., L.G.S.M.(M.T.), sent replies to our questionnaire (see corresponding section). From Hong Kong.;. Although at this time Hong Kong does not have a Music Therapy association, Mr. Wance Kwan may be contacted regarding music therapy at the following address: John F. Kennedy Center, 15 Sandy Bay Road, Hong Kong . From India: Although India does not have a Music Therapy association, we have been informed that the f ollo\loling poople can be contacted regarding Music Therapy in India: .Dr. Padma Murthy, Professor of Music, Head of the .Department of Performing Arts, Bengalore University, 122/C, 8th Main Road, 3rd Block, Ja~.1anagar, :e.engalore - 560011, India; Manas Raychau.dhuri, Rabindra Bharati University, Calcutta University College of Medicine, 136 A. 5 Asutosh Mukherji Road, catcutta - 700 02 5, India. From Israel: Information \.\13.S received informing us that Mrs. Cliava Sekel es, former