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Handbook

October 2010

Student Representatives on the World

Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT)

Created by

Dr. Petra Kern, WFMT President & Rose Fienman, Executive Assistant

Welcome Letter

Introduction

About WFMT

Purpose, Roles and Tasks

Eligibility, Nominations, and

Appointments

Nomination Form

Inaugural Meeting

Resources

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Assembly of Student Delegates

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WELCOME LETTER Dear Students,

Welcome to the World Federation of Music Therapy! We see students as a vital part of our organization as you are the next generation of professional music therapists and leaders in our field. In order to improve student involvement on the World Federation of Music Therapy, the WFMT Council 2008-2011 looked into students’ requests and meaningful collaborations.

First, I piloted a project called “Let’s Go International” with students of the American Music Therapy Association Students (AMTAS). As a direct outcome of this project, the WFMT Council created the first World Congress of Music Therapy Scholarship for Students covering registration fees and one meal for six students attending the forthcoming 2011 World Congress in Seoul, Korea. Second, we designed a WFMT for Students page on the WFMT website, including four initial projects (i.e. Window to the World, Info Cards, Connection Project, and a short-term discussion board). Third, we established two new membership categories: one for Student Organizational Members and one for Student Individual Members. And, we are delighted that AMTAS became our first Student Organizational Member followed by the European Association for Music Therapy Students (EAMTS).

Going one-step further, we would like to establish the first WFMT Assembly of Student Delegates (ASD). The WFMT Council sees the ASD as an innovative, vital, and integral new component of the World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT). Our intention is

1. to enhance students’ knowledge of the profession, 2. to provide a forum for international student activities 3. to facilitate the sharing of ideas, thoughts, and opinions, and 4. to assist in preparing responsible, politically aware, and skillful

leadership of WFMT. As a Student Delegate, I hope you take the opportunity to learn, share, and get involved to create the future of music therapy worldwide. I am looking forward meeting you in Seoul, Korea. Yours, Petra Kern President of WFMT

WFMT President

Dr. Petra Kern MT-DMtG, MT-BC, MTA, NICU-MT

Email: [email protected]

www.wfmt.info

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INTRODUCTION Dear Students,

Serving on the WFMT Assembly of Student Delegates (ASD) is a wonderful way to further your involvement within the field of music therapy. The opportunity to serve your peers and profession comes with both honor and responsibility. As a Student Delegate, you will meet like-minded and motivated student leaders from around the world. You will also have the chance to observe and learn from the leadership of the WFMT Council, especially at the World Congress of Music Therapy, which occurs once every three years. There will be an Annual ASD Meeting each year, likely to be held online. The ASD will convene in person once every three years at the World Congress of Music Therapy. These meetings provide students with the opportunity to network and further their understanding of our global professional association. For the WFMT and the profession of music therapy to continue on a successful path, students must be prepared to assume leadership roles as professionals. As a WFMT ASD Delegate, you will be the primary link between the ASD and the students in your region. This means that your main task as a Student Delegate is to collect and share information. You will correspond with the students in your region to solicit information about their ideas and current projects. You will then communicate this information to the WFMT ASD . You will report back to the students in your region and share the information you receive at the ASD Meeting. You will be part of a dynamic team and will have ample opportunity to learn about WFMT and music therapy worldwide. Please review this WFMT ASD Delegate Handbook for further information regarding the responsibilities of the Student Delegates. If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] Best wishes, Rose Fienman Executive Assistant of WFMT

WFMT Executive

Assistant

Ms. Rose Fienman, MT-BC

Email: [email protected]

www.wfmt.info

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The World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT) is a non-profit organization, bringing together music therapy associations and individuals interested and active in fulfilling the Federations mission of developing and promoting music therapy throughout the world as an art and science. The Federation supports the global development of educational programs, clinical practice, and research to demonstrate the contributions of music therapy to humanity. WFMT’s Vision is to bring the opportunity to practice music therapy and the benefits of music therapy to people throughout the world. An international body, with officers (4), commissioners (6), and regional liaisons (8) govern WFMT. See current Council Members listed on the side bar.

Snapshot of the

Region and its People Area Canada - 9,976,140 sq km United States - 9,631,420 sq km Population Canada - 28,846,761 (1996) United States - 307,212,123 (2009) Ethnic Groups Canada - British Isles origin 40%, French origin 27%, other European 20%, indigenous Indian and Eskimo 1.5% (1996) United States – Caucasian 75.1%, African American 12.3%, Hispanic origin 12.5%, Asian 3.6%, American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander 0.1%, other race 5.5% (2009) Median Age Canada - 40.4 years United States - 36.7 years Music Therapists Canada – 388 (1996) United States - 2,274 (2009); Source documented history of music therapy in Canada and the United States

About WFMT

2008-2011 WFMT Council Officers President Dr. Petra Kern (USA/Germany) Past President Ms. Gabriela Wagner (Argentina) Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Annie Heiderscheit (USA) Executive Assistant Ms. Rose Fienman (USA) Commission Chairs Education/Training/Registration Dr. Patricia Sabbatella (Spain/Argentina) Clinical Practice Ms. Deborah Benkovitz (USA) Publications Dr. Joerg Fachner (Finland/Germany) Global Crises Interventions Dr. Lucanne Magill (Canada/USA) Government Accreditation Dr. Byungchuel Choi (South Korea/USA) Research and Ethics Dr. Mary Boyle (USA) Congress Organizer Dr. Byungchuel Choi (South Korea/USA) Regional Liaisons Regional Liaison for Africa Ms. Sunelle Fouche (South Africa) Regional Liaison for Australia/New Zealand Ms. Anja Tait (Australia) Regional Liaison for Latin America Dr. Gene Ann Behrens (USA) Regional Liaison for Latin America Ms. Cybelle Maria Veiga Loureiro (Brazil) Regional Liaison for Europe Dr. Simon Gilbertson (Norway/UK) Regional Liaison for Eastern Mediterranean Ms. Marion Ritchie (Dubai) Regional Liaison for Western Pacific Mr. Tian Gao (China) Regional Liaison for South East Asia Dr. Sumathy Sundhar (India)

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The Purpose of WFMT is • To promote the exchange of information on global music

therapy throughout the WFMT’s eight regions. • To promote international collaborations among WFMT

members and other related professional groups. • To promote and advance equivalencies in clinical practice

standards in music therapy. • To promote and establish contemporary equivalencies in the

standards for the education and training of music therapists. • To promote and advance equivalencies in the standards and

policies for the ethical conduct of music therapists. • To promote the integration of research and ethics into the

practice of music therapy throughout the world and support international research collaborations.

• To share information on accreditation and licensing procedures with WFMT members and establish equivalency standards for a global music therapy certification.

• To promote the official recognition of music therapy as a profession with by various governmental legislative and/or regulatory bodies or non-governmental throughout regions of the world.

• To support response efforts of music therapists and communities affected by disasters.

• To promote and disseminate information related to music therapy worldwide by using latest technology and multimedia, and

• To coordinate and promote a World Congress of music therapy every three years.

WFMT conducts several global music therapy activities and projects. These projects are lead by WFMT Council Members in collaboration with WFMT members. Visit the WFMT website at www.wfmt.info and sign up for the WFTM Facebook Group to learn more about current activities and projects. WFMT Council informs members and shares information and ideas by using online sources such as the WFMT website, blog, podcasts, videos, facebook, emails and an annual report. The WFMT Council also holds symposia, panels, and roundtables at major international conferences to inform about global developments in music therapy and the most recent projects. WFMT also coordinates and promote a World Congress of Music Therapy every three years, where WFMT members meet at the general business meeting to address issues related to music therapy, approve submitted policy proposals, and discuss future plans and directions of WFMT.

About WFMT

For more information visit the WFMT website at www.wfmt.info Sign up for the WFMT Facebook Group

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Purpose,

Roles & Tasks

ASSEMBLY OF STUDENT DELEGATES The Purpose of the WFMT Assembly of Student Delegates is

1. to enhance students’ knowledge of the profession, 2. to provide a forum for international student activities 3. to facilitate the sharing of ideas, thoughts, and opinions, and 4. to assist in preparing responsible, politically aware, and skillful

leadership of WFMT. The WFMT Assembly of Student Delegates consists of the WFMT Executive Assistant and one Student Delegate from each of WFMT’s eight regions. The Role of the Executive Assistant is to serve as the liaison between the ASD and WFMT Council. The Tasks of the Executive Assistant are as follow:

• to assist facilitating interaction among students worldwide • to appoint one Student Delegate from each region in

collaboration with the WFMT President and WFMT Regional Liaisons

• to represent the ASD during WFMT Council meetings • to initiate and/or assist Student Delegates to implement new

projects • to maintain the WFMT for Students page on the WFMT website • to organize and hold annual ASD online or onsite meetings • to provide an annual written report

The Role of a WFMT Student Delegate is to serve as a link between students around the world and the World Federation of Music Therapy. The Tasks of the Student Delegates are

• to correspond with various student music therapy organizations and individual students in their region

• to communicate work and elicit feedback from students • to assist in providing content for the WFMT for Students page • to initiate and implement new student projects • to adhere to deadlines in completing assignments • to attend and participate in all meetings • to propose ideas for future initiatives for increased

involvement of students on WFMT • to ensure timely transfer of ASD materials to new Student

Delegates

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Eligibility,

Nominations, & Appointment

ASSEMBLY OF STUDENT DELEGATES cont. Eligible to serve on WFMT’s Assembly of Student Delegates are students who are

• enrolled in a recognized music therapy training program in the country they reside

• students at the time of appointment and during their term • interested in global music therapy • experienced and involved in student organizations • fluent in communication in English language, and • fast email responders and social media users

Student Delegates can be nominated by

• WFMT Council Members • Music Therapy Educators, and • Student Delegates

A nomination form (see page 8) needs to be submitted to the WFMT Executive Assistant by January 1, 2011. Email: [email protected] In collaboration with the WFMT President and WFMT Regional Liaisons, the Executive Assistant will appoint one Student Delegate from each of the following WFMT regions:

• Africa • Australia/New Zealand • North America • Latin America • South East Asia • Europe • Eastern Mediterranean • Western Pacific

(see countries listed in the appendix of the WFMT Bylaws posted on the WFMT website under “About WFMT”) Appointments are made by January 31, 2011. Student Delegates will be contacted by the Executive Assistant and an announcement will be made on the WFMT website. The term of a student delegate will be a maximum of three years (from one World Congress of Music Therapy to the next) or by the time of graduation.

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Nomination Form

ASSEMBLY OF STUDENT DELEGATES Nominnee’s Name and credentials: Affiliation(s): Country: I would like to nominate

Name (Last, Middle, First)

Music Therapy Program (University, undergraduate/graduate student, academic year)

Student Membership Name of Student Organization

Address (Street, City, Zip Code, State, Country)

Contact Information Home phone Mobile Phone Email Skype Name

My Rationale

Please state why your candidate is the

right person for the WFMT Assembly of

Student Delegates

Verification of Candidate By signing this nomination form, the candidate agrees to serve on WFMT’s Assembly of Student Delegates and will attend the inaugural ASD Meeting in Seoul, Korea on July 4, 2011 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and the WFMT Council Tea House Meeting from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Signature & Date By the student candidate

Please

• print this form, • fill out and sign, • scan it, and • email it

to the WFMT Executive Assistant Rose Fienman, MT-BC by January 1, 2011. Late or incomplete submissions cannot be considered. Email: [email protected] Note: For the inaugural Assembly of Student Delegates, the WFMT Councl decided that students are selected by professionals in their region and appointed by the WFMT Executive Assistant. In the future, the Assembly will be open to more general nominations.

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INVITATION What? Inaugural meeting of the Assembly of Student Delegates Who? Eight newly appointed Student Delegates (as of January 31, 2011) Where? Seoul, Korea When? July 4, 2011 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Assembly of Student Delegate Meeting called

by Executive Assistant Rose Fienman. 4:00-6:00 p.m. WFMT Council Tea House Meeting. Invitation

by WFMT President Dr. Petra Kern and WFMT Council 2008-2011.

Official Language? English What to Prepare? Pre-ASD Meeting

• Read this ASD Handbook • Encourage your Student Organization to become a WFMT

Student Organizational Member or become a Student Individual Member

• Attend the ASD Skype online meeting in February, April, and June 2011. More details will be sent out to you with your appointment

• Make travel arrangements (flight ticket and accommodation) to Seoul, Korea

• Register as a student for the World Congress of Music Therapy ASD Meeting

• Attend and actively participate in all discussions • Share your ideas and vision and provide feedback • Network with students from other parts of the world • Be open for differences and willing to take on tasks

Post-ASD Meeting

• Share information and enthusiasm with students in your region • Implement tasks and meet deadlines • Report updates and progress on projects • Stay in contact

Inaugural Meeting

WFMT Executive

Assistant

Ms. Rose Fienman, MT-BC

Email: [email protected]

www.wfmt.info

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RESOURCES FOR

ASSEMBLY OF STUDENT DELEGATES WFMT for Students

• Window to the World, documenting students’ experiences in cultures outside of their own http://www.wfmt.info/WFMT/Window_to_the_World/Window_to_the_World.html

• Info Cards, answers questions about music therapy in more than ten language

http://www.wfmt.info/WFMT/Info_Cards.html • Connection, a peer matching program assisting in making

international friendships http://www.wfmt.info/WFMT/Connection.html

WFMT Student Membership Categories From the WFMT Bylaws (Proposed Rev. 2010)

2.2.5. Student organizational membership is open to any music therapy membership organisation or society, which has the promotion of music therapy as its main objective, and which meets the Federation's requirements for student organizational membership as set out in its bylaws. Student organizational members do not have the right to vote.

2.2.6. Student individual membership is open to students studying to become music therapists according to their countries guidelines. Applications for individual student membership are required to include the signature of their academic program director. Individual student members do not have the right to vote.

Registration Form available at http://www.wfmt.info/WFMT/Membership_files/WFMT%20Registration%20Form%202008-2011%20Rev.%207-10.pdf Registration Fees 2011-2014 Student Organizational Members: USD 120 Student Individual Members: USD 30 WFMT World Congress of Music Therapy http://www.wfmt.info/WFMT/World_Congress_2011.html www.musictherapy2011.org Registration Fees Student Express/Early Bird: USD 100 and one sandwich Student Onside Registration: USD 100 WFMT Scholarship Recipients of the 2011 World Congress Scholarship for Students http://www.wfmt.info/WFMT/President_presents..._files/President%20presents...7-2010.pdf

Resources

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Supporting Music Therapy WorldwideSupporting Music Therapy Worldwide