The New England Region of the American Music Therapy Association Students

Interested in becoming an AMTA Student or Professional member? Click to find out more about the benefits, options and cost of AMTA membership. 

Want to know more about music therapy opportunities in the New England Region and beyond?

Interested in Running for a
NER-AMTAS Executive Board Position for the 2019-2020 year?

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PAST EVENTS:

We've Got the Beat: Music Therapy Awareness Concert/Open Mic Fundraiser

WHEN: Saturday, March 2, 2019, 7-10 pm

WHERE: The Bebop Restaurant, 1116 Boylston Street, Boston

HEADLINER: Kayla Daly, with Alli Fox and Friends | 8:45pm

Visit our event page for more details!

This website is used to help NER-AMTAS strive to increase student participation, promote communication between members, 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-AMTA, and other related professional organizations in activities that concern the music therapy profession and enhance the education of NER-AMTAS members.


NER-AMTAS is comprised of all students attending schools within the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) approved music therapy programs of 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). 


NER-AMTAS Annual Business Meeting

WHEN: Friday, March 29, 2019, 6:15-7:45pm

WHERE: NER-AMTA Conference 2019
The Sea Crest Beach Hotel, North Falmouth, MA
 Chatham Conference Room

All students are welcome! Pizza will be provided.


2018 - 2019 Executive Board

President: 
Alison Dagger of Lesley University

President Elect: 
Shari Hallas of Lesley University

Vice President of Anna Maria College:  
Sonya DiPietro

Vice President of Berklee College of Music: 
David Nicholson

Vice President of Lesley University:
Lionel Cheong

Treasurer: 
Camryn Gallagher of Anna Maria College

Secretary:
Carolyn Artesani of Lesley University

Chair of Advocacy: 
Katelyn Sable of Anna Maria College

Public Relations Chair: 
Brittany Leonard of Lesley University 

Parliamentarian: 
Alex Ford of Berklee College of Music

Student Advisor:  
Professor Kayla Daly of Lesley University and Anna Maria College