The International Relations Committee (IRC) welcomes submissions for consideration for the Global Perspectives Session at the AMTA Conference in November 2019. The session showcases international music therapy projects, scholarly work, and service opportunities from around the world. Previous sessions have highlighted both professional and student experiences. This year we are focusing our attention on social justice issues in music therapy. To that extent, we are asking that submissions include a statement on cultural humility that briefly describes the presenters’ consideration of cultural issues that stimulate further growth of their cultural awareness, knowledge, and skill as they relate to the topic being proposed. We invite submitters to review the following information created by the Mid-Atlantic Region for further information: http://mar-amta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2019-Conference-Proposal-Review-Information-3.pdf
This year’s proposals will include an anonymous review by the IRC. Statements on cultural humility will be included in the overall score.
Please email Melody Schwantes melodyschwantes@gmail.com or Soo-Jin Kwoun skwoun@maryville.edu with your proposals by August 1.
Please include the following information: