CONCURRENT SESSIONS RUTH WATKISS, BMT, MT-BC, MTA iPods... The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Music and Memory, the iPod Program, has swept through the media in the last two years like wild fire, what does this mean for us Music Therapists? How do we ride the wave and make this into a positive experience? ESTHER THANE, BMT, MTA, AVPT Music Therapy Data Management- Cloud System & Curriculum Builder This presentation will describe the benefits to placing one’s music therapy practice online in terms of assessing, documenting & analyzing data for ongoing revision of individual treatment plans. It includes a demonstration of the application & the presenter’s MT curriculum for children with special needs. HEIDI AHONEN PHD, MTA, FAMI & LAUREL YOUNG, PHD, MTA, FAMI Music Therapy in Canada: An Interactive Discussion on Defining our Scope of Practice If music therapy is considered as a distinct profession in and of itself, it seems important at this critical point in time to clarify our scope of practice. Canadian music therapist educators, clinicians, and leaders will share their views on this topic and engage audience members in an interactive discussion. DEBBIE CARROLL, PH.D, LGSMT, MTA A Sequenced Approach to Learning and Applying Clinical Improvisation Techniques in Music Therapy In this experiential workshop, participants will be introduced to an approach to clinical improvisation based on a guide co-authored by the presenter (Carroll & Lefebvre, 2013). A series of role -play exercises will enable participants to practise the clinical application of improvisation techniques with a broad spectrum of clientele. MARY DEAN BRAATEN, BMT, MTA Music Therapy from Charter to Present, Charter to Life Member A review of Music Therapy and its diversity from Charter (1974) to present from the perspective of a charter/life member. The presenter will demonstrate that music therapy has responded to the diverse needs of institutions and individuals in an ever -changing social/cultural milieu. GLORIA LIPSKI, MA, MTA Finding Where I Fit: An Autoethnography on Integrating Ethnomusicology into Music Therapy Through autoethnography research, exploring and describing my own narrative of transitioning from ethnomusicology to music therapy, I illuminate some new understandings relevant to the discussion of theoretical integration. This research highlights perceived differences in academic culture between the two disciplines. Theoretical activities and approaches relevant to integration are also identified. GUYLAINE VAILLANCOURT, PHD, MTA & LAUREL YOUNG, PHD, MTA, FAMI Information on Graduate and Doctoral studies at Concordia University Information on Graduate and Doctoral studies at Concordia University Meet for an information session outlining graduate music therapy studies at Concordia University, Montréal. Concordia offers a 1-year Graduate Certificate in Music Therapy (for those with no previous music therapy training), a 1-year Master’s in Music Therapy (for those with previous music therapy training), and a PhD in music therapy through Concordia’s INDI program. BARBARA SCHNETZINGER, MDW WIEN, MEDUNI WIEN Music education and music therapy. Contact surfaces and boundaries This thesis discusses the similarities and differences of music education and music therapy. For the first time the Austrian Music Therapy Act was used for scientific research and thereby clarity is given for all people employed in these two professional fields. AMANDA SCHENSTEAD, MMT, MTA & DR. REBECCA CAINES, PHD, BA & RICK KOTOWICH Improvising with iPads: Technology-based Music Therapy, Improvisation and Cultural Expression in Health Settings This on-going partnered inquiry involves a group of First Nation and Métis clients in a longterm rehabilitation care who are working with an artist/researcher, a Native Health Educator and a Music Therapist to research the social and creative possibilities of making music and intermedial art with iPad tablets. SUE BAINES, PHD, MTA Music Therapy as an Anti-Oppressive Practice: Doctoral Research Results Music therapy services at a long term care facility and a short term assessment facility for adults and teens with dual diagnosis developmental delay/mental illness were studied with the research question, "What are the experiences of residents and staff in music therapy as an antioppressive practice?" ANDREW KNIGHT, PHD, MT-BC Beyond Wheels on the Bus: Songs to Support Children’s Development Wheels on the Bus is designed to provide music therapists with songs, chants, fingerplays, small and large movement, prop, and instrument experiences that they can immediately implement in their work with young children. Areas to be addressed include cognitive, physical, language, and social-emotional development. INTUITIVE A CAPPELLA CHOIR (IACC) Sing to Your Heart's Content: Experiencing Self-Care Conference delegates are offered an a cappella experience of chanting, improvisation and/or toning, as a structure for self-care. Authentic expression through our own healing voices strengthens our connection to ourselves and others, and may deepen our conference experience. EMILY CARRUTHERS, MMT, MTA How did I get here? Transitioning from student to music therapist The transition between student life and becoming a professional music therapist can be difficult to navigate. Emily shares a few learning points from her own journey, including finding your path, overcoming obstacles and creating balance. HEIDI AHONEN, PHD, MTA, FAMI Vicarious Traumatization - What is it and how to prevent it? Do you work with traumatized people? Do you witness or share heartbreaking experiences and stories day after day? During this paper presentation the concept of vicarious trauma will be introduced. There will also be experiential elements that may help participants identify and explore their vicarious traumatization, stress and resources. TANYA LAVOIE, MMT, MTA Music Therapy and a two year journey with a child with cochlear implants This presentation will look at the work with a pre-lingual hard of hearing child who received music therapy before and after cochlear implants, for a period of over two years. The various interventions used and their overall progress will be reviewed, as well as the current research and literature with this population. CHRISSY PEARSON, MTA, FAMI iPods, Entertainers, and Volunteer Musicians….oh my! A music therapist’s perspective on music care beyond music therapy The presenter will share her experiences working in a large long-term care and hospital facility where music is an integral part of the culture and, more recently, the “personalized music” movement has gained popularity. Ideas about how a music therapist can take a professional role as educator, consultant, and advocate for the safe and effective use of music beyond the practice of music therapy will be proposed. LOUISE RAYMOND The Healing Power of Rhythm Experience the transformative power of rhythm! Louise Raymond, Artistic Director will demonstrate a unique approach to cognitive training, helping children to tap into their own creativity. Participants will focus on a foundation of rhythm pattern, multicultural songs in four languages, stories, movement, traditional dance and rhythm activities. MEGHAN MCMILLAN BMUS, BA, MMT Starting a New Song: Creating a framework for feminist voicework within music therapy This workshop is based off of research completed during Meghan's masters of music therapy. This research focused on bringing feminist and sociological perspectives to the practice of voicework. The presentation will consist of experientials of musical and verbal interventions, which will allow participants the opportunity to explore how power relations and "being with" clients can change in feminist practice. KARIE RIPPIN BILGER, BMT, MSW, MTA “When the Music Has Ended…” Meaning Management in Life While Facing Death “Malcolm” struggled with pain and symptom management in end-of-life care. His music therapy story will be told through his music and poetry with reflection on Existentialism, and a focus on Paul Wong’s Meaning Management Theory. The presenter will illustrate the relevance of this valuable theory to music therapy through Malcolm’s therapeutic journey. AMRIT GANDHARI, MEMBER OF IAPMT Music Therapy practice in Nepal, Nepal, Nepali culture, Nepali Music and how they connect with Music Therapy in Nepal. JENNIFER BUCHANAN, BMT, MTA Private Practice Problems, Passions and Possibilities Join Jennifer, an almost 25 year private practitioner, to hear some good stories, and join in a candid conversation of working in private practice in Canada. Let's discuss the passions (our clients), the problems (too many to mention in 50 words or less), and the possibilities (endless). WANDA GASCHO-WHITE, MTA Take a breath, you can do this: music therapy for the autistic child This presentation will explore current theories about autism and how our growing knowledgebase about this unique disorder can inform and direct best practice in music therapy for this population. Discussion, with video and case studies, will center around developing eclectic, play-based music therapy interventions for young children with autism that promote development in all domains; social, communication, cognitive and motor. SUSAN SUMMERS, PHD, AVPT, NMT, MTA Singing as a healing influence for change and transformation Susan’s qualitative doctoral research study focused on how singing was a healing influence for change and transformation in the lives of five music vocal psychotherapists. The results offer new perspectives for music therapists about the importance of singing for their own healing.