MEMBERSHIP

WFMT Members

WFMT has a total of 65 members from around the world: 29 organizational members, 2 student organizational members, 1 individual student member, 41 individual members, 1 patron member, 1 honorary life member (March 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.

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...

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.