Great Lakes Region of the
American Music Therapy Association
2018 Conference Registration Brochure
Join Us April 11-15, 2018 in Ypsilanti, Michigan .
Early Bird Registration Rates apply through March 1, 2018. All rates will increase on March 2, 2018. Online registration will close at day's end on April 3rd, 2018.


AMTA Professional Member Early Bird Rate $100 ~ Late Registration Rate $140
Non AMTA Professional Member Early Bird Rate $160 ~ Late Registration Rate $200 
  Student/Retired Early Bird Rate $55 ~ Late Registration Rate $95
One Day attendance rates available.

Keynote Speaker
Friday, April 13th at 11:00 AM
Natasha Thomas, MS, MT-BC
Harmonic Diversity: Embracing Our Common Ground, Honoring Our Differences

Natasha is a Board Certified Music Therapist and the Clinical Coordinator of Music Therapy at Loyola University New Orleans. She received her undergraduate degree in music therapy from the University of North Dakota (UND), holds a masters degree in special education (also from UND, with an emphasis on visual impairment), and is currently pursuing a PhD in expressive arts therapies from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. Natasha has served on the Midwest and Southeastern Regional Boards of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) in various committee positions, currently serving as the Southeastern representative on the Diversity & Multiculturalism Committee. Among her clinical interests, she is passionate about the cultural competency of music therapists and the ways in which the profession can most effectively be advocating for clients’ human rights. 
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Continuing Education Policies

Please note that all Continuing Education courses require a minimum number of participants to occur (see course listings for minimums). Any Institute or CMTE with less than the required number of participants registered by March 1st will be cancelled and those registered will be fully refunded. Any Institute or CMTE with at least the required number of participants registered by March 1st will remain open for additional participants. Online registration will close at day's end on April 3rd, 2018.

New in 2018:  Institute and CMTE participants not registering for the 2018 GLR conference (Either full or one-day attendance) will be charged a $30 administrative fee in addition to their course registration fee.

The CMTEs and Institutes listed below are approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for the pre-determined and listed number of Continuing Music Therapy Education credits. The Great Lakes Region of the American Music Therapy Association, #P-021, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.

The Bonny Method of GIM Level 1 Training: Circles and Cycles, Personal Journey through Music and Imagery
Louise Dimiceli-Mitran, MA, MT-BC, LCPC

April 9-12, 2018

36 CMTEs ~ $625
*Minimum of 6 participants

This intensive 4-day seminar introduces theory and clinical applications of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) and other music and imagery techniques. Participants gain intensive personal experience with GIM, along with hands-on experiential exercises, demonstrations, and clinical examples. This training is endorsed by the Association for Music and Imagery and qualifies attendees for advanced GIM study.
Finding Common Ground: Understanding Music Therapy and Cultural Empathy
Dena Register, PhD, MT-BC
Russell Hilliard, PhD, LCSW, LCAT, MT-BC, CHRC

April 11, 2018 9am-6pm

8 CMTEs ~$160 (AMTA Member)$180 (Non-Member)
*Minimum of 8 participants

Cultural empathy is simply defined as an awareness and understanding of the cultural attributes of a given society and how they differ from your own culture. This Institute will engage participants in live music making and interactive exercises that allow them to define and explore the concept of cultural empathy as related to hospice and palliative care. Experiences are designed to help participants determine ways that they are able to adapt and integrate cultural components in their own work. Based on music therapy clinical work and program development in Thailand and China, presenters will share experiences and lessons about creating music therapy opportunities in hospice and palliative care (among others) in their non-native culture. This presentation also includes 1 CMTE unit of ethics credit to explore the ethical implications of culturally relevant music for clients and their families. 

Creatively Cultivating Great Businesses in the Great Lakes
Sara Devine, MT-BC, LCSW;
Jennifer Hicks, MT-BC, E-RYT;
Betsey Zenk Nuseibeh, MM, MEd, MT-BC;
Jody Conradi Stark, PhD, MT-BC;
Nancy Swanson, MA, MT-BC;
Jennifer Whitlow, MT-BC

April 11, 2018 9am-6pm

8 CMTEs ~$160 (AMTA Member)
$180 (Non-Member)
*Minimum of 8 participants

A panel of music therapy business owners representing each of the six GLR states will guide course
participants in exploring a variety of aspects of music therapy business ownership, specifically tailored to the needs of businesses within the Great Lakes Region. All participants will be asked to complete a pre-conference survey, responses of which will inform and guide the primary foci of the institute.

Fee Structure (unless otherwise noted):
AMTA Professional Member Earlybird - $100.00
Non Member Earlybird - $120.00
Retired Earlybird - $40.00
All sessions require a minimum of 8 participants
Early Bird Registration Rates apply through March 1, 2018. All rates will increase on March 2, 2018. Online registration will close at day's end on April 3rd, 2018.

Thursday, April 12th
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
CMTE A: Mindful Movement for Music Therapists: Using Yoga in Sessions and Self-Care
Jennifer Hicks, MT-BC, E-RYT
5 CMTEs
Research shows that music therapy and yoga promote similar physical and psychological benefits, reducing tension, stress, and pain and improving motor skills, memory, and quality of life. Attend this highly experiential CMTE to learn and practice yoga-based principles you can intentionally incorporate into your music therapy sessions and self-care routine!

CMTE B: Rap 101: An Exploration of the Genre's Musical Elements
Jenn Seley, MA, MT-BC, CCLS
5 CMTEs
Many music therapy clients connect and identify with rap music, yet many music therapists have little training in creating the musical elements that characterize the genre. This experiential presentation will empower participants to support their clients’ connection with rap via active music making.
CMTE C: Advocacy Strategies for Music Therapy State Recognition
Dena Register, PhD, MT-BC and Judy Simpson, MT-BC
5 CMTEs
This presentation will provide participants with a working knowledge of the music therapy advocacy process. Advocacy skill development for use in multiple situations will be offered, including strategies that contribute to increasing music therapy access. Speakers will review health and education legislative and regulatory issues that impact music therapy practice and will provide updates on state recognition activities in the region and state. Participants will learn the necessary skills to successfully communicate with state officials. Discussion will incorporate recommendations for state Hill Days and future state advocacy efforts.
Thursday, April 12th

1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
CMTE D: Deepening the Training and Supervision of Developing Therapists with Music and Imagery
Laura Pawuk, MM, MT-BC and Anthony Beuchel, MT-BC
5 CMTEs
This CMTE addresses the use of music processes in the training and supervision of developing music therapists. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of why they should be using music, not only with clients, but with their students, interns, and themselves, and practical applications to begin implementing these ideas. 
CMTE E: Melodic Playing Techniques for Realizing Multicultural Sacred and Folk Repertoire on Guitar
Carolyn Koebel, MA, MT-BC
5 CMTEs
This session will focus on moving from a chord-based reality to one in which melody can coexist in your music-making, particularly exploring instrumental world folk music materials and accessing melody inside of chord structure for a rich musical tapestry. This technique is especially valuable for those wishing to reference multicultural melodies more effectively in their clinical work. 
Friday, April 13th

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
CMTE F: Music Therapy and Human Rights Ethics
Natasha Thomas, MS, MT-BC
3 CMTEs (Fee: Early Bird Member $60, Early Bird Non-Member $80, Early Bird Retired $20)
Human rights issues are connected and deeply interwoven into our profession. Whether we are aware of it in the moment or not, as helping professionals we are frequently faced with ethical situations directly related to human and civil rights. When developing cultural sensitivity, it is helpful to have a guide to assist you in increasing your awareness and challenging your biases. This course assists helping professionals become more aware of ethical issues related to cultural background and competency, class, socioeconomic status, and gender as they relate to relationships with clients, colleagues, and your practice in our increasingly diverse profession. Throughout the course material, the instructor provides a framework as to why conversations about human rights are important, and gives you tools and steps that you can take to assist you in becoming a more cognizant, compassionate professional.
Sunday, April 15th 

7:30 AM- 12:30 PM
CMTE G: World Percussion Vocabulary & Techniques for the Multicultural Clinician
Mike LimBybliw, MT-BC and Carolyn Koebel, MA, MT-BC
5 CMTEs
World Percussion Vocabulary & Techniques for the Multicultural Clinician will help participants gain valuable technical vocabulary for hand drums/global auxiliary percussion solidifying a deeper individual sense of the importance of groove / feel in clinical practice. A variety of styles/genres and clinical scenarios will be addressed towards greater musical competence.
CMTE H: Play the Song, Not the Guitar: Incorporating Other Musical Elements
Peter Meyer, MA, MT-BC and Ginger Drake, MT-BC
5 CMTEs
Do you play the guitar in a similar way every time you play? Try playing the song instead of just the guitar. This workshop will provide you with the skills to accompany yourself on guitar while at the same time incorporating interesting and authentic horn, bass and guitar riffs.
CMTE I: Supervising the Music Therapy Intern
Kay Luedtke-Smith, MT-BC
5 CMTEs
This CMTE provides the required training for persons interested in becoming a National Roster internship director or supervisor. Several topics will be explored. These include: ethical dilemmas, cultural differences, establishing and maintaining a beneficial relationship with interns, leadership skills and stage of internship. This CMTE is free for AMTA members; non-members fee is $50.
Concurrent Sessions
Be sure to check out the listing of all concurrent sessions offered at the 2018 GLR Conference on the GLR Website. Note that all concurrent sessions will be 75 minutes in length. Please note: the most current information regarding concurrent sessions will be in the Guidebook App and launched prior to conference.
Additional Conference Offerings
Opening Session
Thursday, April 12th
6:30 PM Opening Reception
Special guest guitarist John Patrick will begin the evening. Join your colleagues for hors d'oeuvres from around the world.

7:30 PM Hullabaloo
Hullabaloo is a Michigan based music collective that produces original rock music blended with Ska, Reggae, Rhythm & Blues, Afro- Caribbean, & Latin Jazz rhythms. 

8:30 PM Exhibit Spectacular
Join us for the Exhibit Spectacular and steel drum performances.


Closing Session
Saturday, April 14th 6:30 PM

Join your colleagues for chanting, led by Susan Gardstrom.
Entertainment Highlights
Motown Museum Group Tour: Thursday, April 12th, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Minimum of 20 participants needed by March 1. Cost $32: Includes admission ticket and transportation. Visit their website to learn more and sign up to attend through constant contact.

Drumming: Friday, April 13th, 8:30 PM -10:00 PM

Saturday Luncheon: Special guests Lance Vardon and Know Obstacles

Open Mic Night: Saturday, April 14th, 8:30 PM -10:00 PM
Passages

Passages is a FREE student led mini-conference within GLR Conference. Students in their undergraduate studies, internships, or graduate studies present on a variety of topics that can range from self-care to cultural competency to building repertoire.

Passages gives students the opportunity to share ideas with other students, showcase an individual or group project, and collaborate with other students. 

This year Passages will be held on:
 
Thursday, April 12th from 1 PM - 6 PM.
Prospective Student Program

We encourage you to invite any students who are considering majoring in music therapy to attend our special event, “A Future in Music Therapy,” on:

Saturday, April 14th, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Participating students will receive an introduction to the field of music therapy followed by an opportunity to attend 2 concurrent sessions of their choice as well as explore our vibrant exhibit hall. The program will conclude with students attending their state's business meeting.

Registration Fee $10
Anniversary Celebrations
Western Michigan University
Anniversary Reception - 60 Years of Excellence
Friday, April 13, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Salons 2 & 3
WMU event only: To all WMU students, faculty and alumni, please join us at a reception to celebrate 60 years of Music Therapy at Western Michigan University! For planning purposes, please confirm your attendance with Marissa Peak ( marissa.e.peak@wmich.edu ) by April 2, 2018. See you in Ypsilanti this Spring! .
Eastern Michigan University
Anniversary Reception - 40 Years of Excellence
Saturday, April 14, 7:30 PM- 10:00 PM
Salons 2 & 3
EMU faculty, students, alumni, supervisors and other well-wishers are invited to celebrate the 40- year anniversary of our program. Take a walk down memory lane with our archive exhibit. There will be a brief program with entertainment by the EMU Jazz Ensemble and other ‘surprise’ performers. Appetizers served.
Conference Accommodations
Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
1275 S Huron Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734)487-2000

  • $159/night for single/double/triple/quad occupancy
  • FREE onsite parking
  • Complimentary WIFI for hotel guests
  • Group Room Rate will be honored until March 18th, 2018
Conference Sponsor
Thank you to all of our 2018 Conference Sponsors, including our platinum level sponsor, Alverno College. Interested in support the 2018 GLR Conference?

We are accepting sponsorships, exhibitor registrations and
advertisement requests until February 23rd.

Click here to learn more about sponsorship, exhibitor or advertising opportunities.
Registration Policies
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Refunds for cancellations of conference registration fees, including Institutes and CMTEs, are available by written request only to glrconferenceplanning@gmail.com. 70% of fees will be refunded if the request is sent no later than March 14th. 50% of fees will be refunded if request is sent between March 15th and April 7th. No refunds will be made after April 7th. Refunds will be processed within 45 days after the conference and will be received through either check or Paypal.
Certification Board for Music Therapists
The GLR 2018 Music Therapy Conference is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 5 Continuing Music Therapy Education (CMTE) credits. The Great Lakes Region of the American Music Therapy Association, #P-021, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria.