NER-AMTAS is comprised of all students attending schools with the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) approved music therapy programs within the New England Region, including the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The three schools include: Anna Maria College (Paxton, MA), Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA), and Lesley University (Cambridge, MA).

Purpose & Goals:
  • NER-AMTAS strives to increase student participation, promote communication between members of the region, and create a positive union of students within the region.
  • NER-AMTAS develops, fosters, and promotes cooperation with the New England Region of the American Music Therapy Association, herein referred to as NER-AMTAS, and other related professional organizations in activities that concern the music therapy profession and enhance the education of NER-AMTAS members.

Important Dates: 

  • May 25, 2012AMTA Student Conference Scholar application due
  • June 29, 2012E. Thayer Gaston Writing Competition scholarship due
  • June 29, 2012- Research Poster submission deadline for AMTA national conference
  • September 19, 2012- last day to receive student discounted rate for AMTA national conference
  • October 11-14, 2012- AMTA National Conference in St. Charles, IL
  • February 8, 2013- Nominations due for:
    • Edwina Eustis Dick Scholarship for Music Therapy Interns
    • Brian & Cathy Smith Memorial Fund
    • Christine K. Stevens Development Scholarship
  • March 8, 2013- Applications due for:
    • Edwina Eustis Dick Scholarship for Music Therapy Interns
    • Brian & Cathy Smith Memorial Fund
    • Christine K. Stevens Development Scholarship

For any questions, comments, or concerns please e-mail: neramtas@yahoo.com 

Anna Maria College