Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program (AMTA, 2005).

WRAMTA is one of the regional chapters of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). The purpose of this organization is the advancement of music therapy within the western region. The AMTA strives towards the progressive development of the therapeutic use of music in rehabilitation, special education, and community settings.

Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington and U.S. Territories and outlying areas in the Pacific Ocean make up the Western Region.

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WRAMTA

Regional Conference

March 26 – 28, 2009
CMTES March 29, 2009
Stockton Grand Hotel
Stockton, CA

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Grants/Awards/Scholarships

 

Member Showcase

Do you have photos, video, music or other media you would like to share?...Conference mementos, great moments in music therapy, original compositions, etc. are now being requested to feature on this page!

Get to know the members of the region and show us your work and ideas.

If you have material, please contact us at webmaster@wramta.org.

All submissions will be screened for permissions and adherence to HIPPA standards prior to posting. If you are not sure you meet these requirements, please don't hesitate to contact us with questions.