MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERSHIP
WFMT Members
The 2011-2014 membership cycle is underway. WFMT has registered 16 organizational members, 2 associate organizational member, 1 individual associate member, 3 individual student member, 13 individual members, and 2 honorary life member (August 2011).
Become a Member
If you are interested in becoming a WFMT member, please review the membership application to find out, which membership category fits best to you and what the corresponding fees are.
We also offer Patron Membership to individuals and groups who wish to give financial support to WFMT. Learn more about our the Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Patron Membership and the benefits that accompany each level.
Member Benefits
Be connected...
WFMT members are part of a worldwide network of music therapy clinicians, educators, and researchers. WFMT members have the opportunity to be in contact with, learn from and collaborate with other international music therapy associations and individual members. WFMT members enjoy the privilege of receiving various support from experts in the field.
Stay informed...
Membership provides access to the most recent information about music therapy events throughout the world, including conferences, symposia, and the World Congress. Members have access to the Regional Liaisons’ Blog, Sound Board, Window to the World, Info Cards, Connection Project, WFMT Reports, Job & Volunteering Center, and Presidential announcements, which provide information on the activities of the Federation, its member associations and international organizations.
Have a voice...
WFMT conducts a General Business Meeting at the World Congress of Music Therapy. The General Business Meeting, is an opportunity for WFMT members to come together to meet the WFMT Council and learn about activities of WFMT and its members. Members have the opportunity to address issues related to music therapy, approve submitted policy proposals, and discuss future plans and directions of WFMT. Full organizational members have the privilege to elect the WFMT leadership.
Get involved...
WFMT members may serve on the established commissions and hold offices. WFMT members are encouraged to establish partnerships among member associations to share resources and expertise and to implement innovative music therapy practice.
Make a difference...
WFMT and its members influence music therapy practice, education/training, and research internationally through the development and implementation of guidelines, policies, and other advocacy initiatives. WFMT members contribute to the international development of the discipline by achieving visibility and expanding the worldwide network.
Contact Info Update
Current WFMT members whose contact information has changed in any way (new address, new phone number, new website, new leadership, etc.), should notify the WFMT Secretary/Treasurer so that we may continue to communicate with you effectively.
Archive
2011-2014
Organizational Members
Argentina
Argentine Association de Musicoterapia (ASAM)
http://www.musicoterapia.org.ar/
Australia
Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
Download: Member Profile_AMTA 2-2010 (pdf)
Austria
Association for (Ethno) Music Therapy Austria
Brazil
Associação de Musicoterapia do Parana (AMT-PR) www.amtpr.com.br
Associação de Musicoterapia do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (AMT-RJ) www.amtrj.com.br
Canada
Canadian Association of Music Therapy (CAMT)
Download: Member Profile_CAMT 7-2009 (pdf)
Chile
Asociacion Chilena de Musicoterapia (ACHIM)
Colombia
Asociation Colombiana de Musicoterapia
Dutch
Dutch Association of Music Therapy (NVvMT)
France
Centre International de Musicotherapie (CIM)
Germany
Deutsche Musiktherapeutische Gesellschaft (DMtG)
Korea
Korean Music Therapy Association (KMTA)
Download: Member Profile_KMTA 9-2009
New Zealand
Music Therapy New Zealand (MThNZ)
Singapore
Association for Music Therapy (Singapore)
http://singaporemusictherapy.wordpress.com
Spain
Asociation Gaditana De Musicoterapia (AGAMUT)
USA
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
Honorary Life Members
Dr. Rolando Benenzon (Argentina)
(Awarded 2008)
Recognition Program
In April 2011, the WFMT Council decided to extend the WFMT recognition program beyond the WFMT Lifetime Membership Award to honor major contributions in education, practice, and research of music therapists around the world. The new awards include a) the research/special projects award, b) the advocacy of music therapy award, c) the service award, and d) the clinical impact award. Each award will be presented once every three years at the Opening Session of the WFMT World Congress of Music Therapy. Read more...
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