Under the Canopy: the Music Therapy Profession
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Under the Canopy: The Music Therapy Profession November 10-13, 2016 The Kalahari Resort Sandusky, Ohio 2016 Annual AMTA Conference page 2 Information Subject to Change Welcome to the 2016 AMTA Annual Conference AMTA President, Jennifer Geiger, MA, MT-BC hether you are a seasoned professional, beginning researcher, faculty member, Wvendor, new MT‑BC, student, or visitor, I hope that you are inspired by something you experience during this conference. Thank you for investing time and resources into yourself and the profession of music therapy this weekend. Because of our dedicated conference team and our unique venue, there are a myriad of opportunities for professional growth, service and education. Reach out to a new face, learn about the association’s mission, meet published researchers and association volunteers. Please join us during Opening Session on Thursday as we recognize our Lifetime Achievement Award recipients and again on Friday during the AMTA Business meeting when we recognize colleagues and advocates during the AMTA Awards Ceremony. Additional highlights of this conference include panels on cultural competence, the many opportunities to engage in music‑making, and the many working groups and committees that dedicate their time to working for our profession. Please thank your regional officers, committee representatives and delegates for the work they do for you—for us!—and for the profession of music therapy. Finally, I’d like to express my thanks to those who made it possible for you to be here this weekend: to your co‑workers and colleagues and to your families. May you leave energized and propelled forward by the knowledge that the music therapy profession is continuing to grow and expand because of you, your involvement, and your commitment. Thank you! AMTA Vice President, Jean Nemeth, PhD, MT-BC n behalf of the Conference Committee, I would like to cordially welcome you to OSandusky for the 2016 AMTA Conference, “Under the Canopy: The Music Therapy Profession.” It has been my pleasure to organize this cutting‑edge, forward‑thinking forum, which is jam‑packed with a wide variety of sessions, events, and networking opportunities. Don’t miss the “Conference Chair Presents Collaboration under the Canopy” sessions highlighting our profession’s diversity, while focusing on relationships that transcend philosophical, educational, and clinical practice styles. Most of all, take time to reconnect with friends and colleagues, participate in the special events, enjoy the family atmosphere of this unique conference venue... AND re‑charge your music therapy batteries! Table of Contents: Welcome ....................................................................................3 Advertising Support ........................................................... 48 Local Arrangements Committee .......................................4 Trending Topics .................................................................... 66 Opening Night.........................................................................5 Conference Chair Presents ............................................... 67 Lifetime Achievement Awards ...........................................6 Research Poster Session Participants ........................... 68 Take-A-Chance ........................................................................7 Meeting Schedule ............................................................... 70 Events and Guests ..................................................................8 Exhibit Hall & Exhibitors .................................................... 72 Conference Sponsors ......................................................... 10 Thank Yous ............................................................................. 78 Pre-Conference Training Opportunities ...................... 11 Attendee Information ........................................................ 80 CMTE Courses ....................................................................... 12 Hotel Maps ............................................................................. 82 CMTE Information ............................................................... 13 Conference-At-A-Glance ................................................... 83 Conference Schedule ......................................................... 15 2017 Conference Save the Date ..................................... 84 Information Subject to Change page 3 Local Committee Welcome to Sandusky, Ohio, from the Local Arrangements Committee elcome one and all to the Buckeye State! Ohio is thrilled to host the AMTA Wnational conference. We hope you are excited for some time away, where opportunities for both professional and personal development abound. We also hope that you take advantage of the many offerings to grow and to be inspired by high quality institutes, CMTE courses, and concurrent sessions. These experiences are on target to take you from the professional you are today to the professional you hope to be tomorrow! It is our sincere wish that you enjoy this time with valued colleagues, old and new, under this beautiful, varied canopy of music therapy. Again, welcome to Sandusky, and may you leave feeling refreshed and filled with recharged passion for our amazing profession! Local Committee Co-Chairs: Carol Olszewski, MA, MT-BC Tara Griest Pell, MA, MT-BC Cabaret/Jam Room Committee: Seneca Block, MT-BC Liz Woolley, MT-BC Instrument Committee: Kathy Jo Gutgsell, MT-BC Lalene D Kay, MM, ACC, MT-BC Samuel Rodgers-Melnick, MT-BC Kimberly Rodgers-Melnick, MT-BC Professional Volunteer Committee: Sponsorship/Donation/Hospitality Committee: Marcia Humpal, MEd, MT-BC Ruby Chen, MT-BC Virginia Kallay, MT-BC Patty Console, MT-BC Angel Foss, MT-BC Public Relations Committee: Lisa M. Gallagher, MA, MT-BC Student Volunteer Committee: Edward P. Gallagher, MT-BC Wiley L. Smith, MAT, MT-BC Bonnie Hayhurst, MT-BC page 4 Information Subject to Change Opening Session Start at the very beginning... with the sensational Opening Session! Join Us at 7:00 pm for our pre‑opening performers, The Cleveland State Student Music Therapists he Cleveland State Student Music Therapists (CSSMT) will open our conference as the students of today, Tgrowing into the professionals of tomorrow! CSSMT’s mission is to build a community of support for CSU music therapy students. At almost 50 members, CSSMT forms ensembles to provide live music at organizational events and service events within the community. Then the Opening Session begins at 7:30 pm... featuring artist Jim Brickman MTA is proud to announce solo pianist and Grammy nominee AJim Brickman as this year’s opening session performer at the AMTA national conference! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to see this songwriter, performer, and famed radio host who has made history as the most charted adult contemporary artist and best-selling solo pianist to date. Jim Brickman adds to his remarkable resume with a 21st #1 on Billboard’s New Age Album Chart. “Soothe, Volume 2: Sleep – Music for Tranquil Slumber” is the second in Brickman’s series aimed at confronting the stressful world and embracing a soothing lifestyle. Playing piano since the age of 4, Brickman is behind chart topping hits such as, “Angel Eyes”, “Never Alone” featuring Lady Antebellum, and “Rocket to the Moon”, which is the first solo instrumental song to ever land on the pop charts. Brickman currently continues to tour the world playing his music as well as hosting The Jim Brickman Radio Show, now in its 20th year. Wrap it up with... the Exhibit Hall Grand Opening, Reception, and Take‑A‑Chance ake the party down to the Exhibit Hall for the first Exhibit Spectacular and Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Timmediately following the Opening Session. Connect with friends and colleagues, meet new people, visit exhibitors, learn about new products, make a purchase or two, and put your tickets in for your chance to win something in the Take-A-Chance bidding. But most of all, celebrate our profession and the passion we have for music therapy! Information Subject to Change page 5 Lifetime Achievement Awards Remo Belli emo was a champion and devoted friend to the music therapy community for more than Rtwo decades. Best known for founding Remo, Inc., the largest drum manufacturer in the world, and inventing the Mylar drum head, Remo truly was a Renaissance man. Having traveled the world since his days in the Navy during WWII, Remo spoke at least half a dozen languages. Over the past 25 years, Remo collaborated with numerous music therapists to develop products and programs to meet the varied needs of people with disabilities and become a mentor to many AMTA members. Remo’s focus on wellness and health influenced ideas about music therapy’s contributions in those areas. A passionate believer in the health and educational benefits of drumming, Remo partnered with musical organizations, educational institutions, and health-care advocates across the nation. In addition to supporting AMTA and music therapy, he worked closely with the International Association for Jazz Education, The Grammy Foundation, National Association for Music Education, Drum Corps International, Winter Guard International, Bands of America, and Youth Education in the Arts. In 1963, he was a founding member of the Percussive Arts Society. Remo’s curiosity and interest in music therapy never waned. He continued to attend music therapy conferences, to visit and support music therapy programs in the U.S. and around the world, to request updates on the progress