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Great Lakes Region of AMTA The Great Lakes Region (GLR) is one of seven regions within the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).

The states in the GLR include Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

15/03/2026

Let’s hear it for who shared this incredible song with the Business Meeting yesterday morning 🎵

At yesterday’s Awards Luncheon, we had the honor of recognizing these universities & internship sites for their mileston...
15/03/2026

At yesterday’s Awards Luncheon, we had the honor of recognizing these universities & internship sites for their milestone years of commitment to the field. Join us in congratulating them on their success.

Ohio University Music Therapy
75 years

Cleveland Music Therapy Consortium
50 years

Bethany Village
40 years

Franciscan Life Process Center
30 years

Cleveland State University Music Therapy
10 years

Indiana University Music Therapy
10 years

We wish you many more years of success and prosperity and thank you for your commitment to the education and support of the future of our profession.

Today at the conference luncheon, we were honored to recognize two individuals whose advocacy continues to strengthen an...
14/03/2026

Today at the conference luncheon, we were honored to recognize two individuals whose advocacy continues to strengthen and protect the music therapy profession in our region.

Congratulations to our Music Therapy Advocacy Award recipients:

👏 Cynthia Barrus
Recognized for tirelessly advocating for the profession of music therapy in clinical and rehabilitation settings through her work at Spectrum Health.

👏 Nate Love
Recognized for his dedicated work with the Michigan Arts and Culture Council to help protect the profession of music therapy through licensure efforts.

Advocacy like this strengthens the future of our field and ensures music therapy continues to grow, be recognized, and be protected for the communities we serve.

Please join us in congratulating Cynthia and Nate for their leadership and commitment to music therapy!

At today’s conference luncheon, we had the privilege of recognizing several outstanding professionals in our field with ...
14/03/2026

At today’s conference luncheon, we had the privilege of recognizing several outstanding professionals in our field with the 2026 Great Lakes Region Music Therapy Awards. Congratulations to this year’s recipients:

2026 Music Therapy Advancement Award
Dr. Kate Myers-Coffman, PhD, MT-BC

2026 Service Award
Jennifer Gastineau, MT-BC

2026 Rising Leader Award
Courtney Hatfield, MT-BC

Each of these individuals represents the dedication, leadership, and service that continue to move the music therapy profession forward. We are grateful for the work they do within the Great Lakes Region and beyond.

Please join us in congratulating our 2026 award recipients!

Last night’s Open Jam Session brought music therapists together to do what we do best - use music to connect. Thank you ...
14/03/2026

Last night’s Open Jam Session brought music therapists together to do what we do best - use music to connect. Thank you to the music therapists who organized and hosted this session. Spaces like this matter during a busy conference.

Whether you stayed for the full two hours or stopped in for five minutes, we hope it filled your cup tonight!

Research is an essential part of advancing the field of music therapy.The Research Poster Fair at the conference created...
14/03/2026

Research is an essential part of advancing the field of music therapy.

The Research Poster Fair at the conference created space for students and professionals to share their work, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversation about the growing body of knowledge in our field.

Thank you to everyone who presented their research and shared their time and expertise with conference attendees. Your work helps move the profession forward and supports the continued development of evidence-informed music therapy practice.

Thank You to Dan McAllister of Glass Art Kalamazoo for hosting some of our GLR members yesterday! They showed us their C...
14/03/2026

Thank You to Dan McAllister of Glass Art Kalamazoo for hosting some of our GLR members yesterday!

They showed us their Cold Shop, Lampworking room, Kiln room and talked to us all about the incredible projects they have ongoing! Our personal favorite was their Journey Beads, which they create and give to children at Bronson Children's Hospital throughout their medical journeys to signify important events. The gallery was beautiful as well with so many intricate pieces to look at.

Check our their social media Glass Art Kalamazoo on Facebook/Instagram!

14/03/2026

Part 2: Hear from the future of the GLR as these students share why they’re excited to be at Conference! 🎵

This afternoon’s Internship Fair brought incredible energy to the conference space.Thank you to the internship sites who...
13/03/2026

This afternoon’s Internship Fair brought incredible energy to the conference space.

Thank you to the internship sites who showed up to connect with students, answer questions, and share about the programs they represent. Many professionals were wearing more than one hat today - attending the conference while also taking time to represent their organizations and support the next generation of music therapists.

The photos capture the laughter, conversations, and genuine curiosity in the room. Opportunities like this create real pathways for students as they begin thinking about where their clinical training and professional journey might lead.

We appreciate everyone who helped make the Internship Fair such a valuable part of the day. 👏🎶

We are grateful to Deforia Lane, PhD, MT-BC for the keynote she shared with us at the 2026 Great Lakes Region Conference...
13/03/2026

We are grateful to Deforia Lane, PhD, MT-BC for the keynote she shared with us at the 2026 Great Lakes Region Conference.

Drawing on more than 40 years as a clinician, program founder, and leader in our field, Dr. Lane invited us to pause and reflect on where music therapy stands today. Through stories from life, practice, research insights, and shared musical moments, she reminded us that even in times of challenge, this profession remains grounded in creativity, compassion, and human connection.

Her message - “for such a time as this” - resonated throughout the room. It was a call to reconnect with our purpose, to hold hope for the future of music therapy, and to move forward together with conviction.

Thank you, Dr. Lane, for sharing your wisdom, honesty, and encouragement with a room full of music therapists who care about the future of this field. Your perspective continues to inspire the work we do every day.

You may have heard our Executive Committee talk this morning in the Conference Business Meeting about open volunteer pos...
13/03/2026

You may have heard our Executive Committee talk this morning in the Conference Business Meeting about open volunteer positions to serve the GLR!

Here is that list again, and the link to express your interest in being an appointed officer in our region! We look forward to new (or returning) individuals joining us and appreciate those who have committed their time, talent, and treasure to further the future of music therapy!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9h2GX9HYRLljDqtN_e6-SEJdrtqOCB4Bd6IysLfc7OCE8xg/viewform

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