2015 Concurrent Session Proposal Submission
Music Therapy: A Continuum of Growth
The 2015 American Music Therapy Association Conference
Kansas City, Missouri
• CMTEs Nov. 12, 2015 •
• Meetings • Nov. 10-15, 2015 •
• Institutes Nov. 11, 2015 •
• Sessions Nov.12-15, 2015 •

FIRM DEADLINE FOR ALL PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS – April 20, 2015

Instructions

NEW POLICY IN 2015:
ALL CONCURRENT SESSIONS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR 1 HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTES!

Submissions are accepted only using this form.  Please submit one form only for each proposed session.  Required questions are indicated by the *. You should receive a confirmation screen after clicking the button to submit if your submission was successful (scroll back up to the top of the page if necessary).  You will be notified in June as to the status of your proposal.  If you have not heard from us by July 1st, or if you need to change anything on the submitted form, please contact Al Bumanis at the email/address/phone number listed below.  Information for the blind review will be taken from your submission form so please do not include any identifying data where indicated.  Not following this instruction may cause your proposal to be rejected.

If you have questions or do not receive acknowledgement by July 1st, contact Al Bumanis at (301) 589-3300 ext. 103 or Bumanis@musictherapy.org

THIS PROPOSAL IS FOR A CONCURRENT SESSION ONLY.
CMTE courses are by invitation. If you wish to be considered for a 5-hour or 3-hour continuing education (CMTE) session, please contact Al Bumanis by phone or email.
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Title of Presentation *
12 words maximum. (Remember, include no identifying data)
Abstract *
50 words maximum, appropriate for inclusion in the conference program. (Remember, include no identifying data)
Learner Objectives *
Include 1 or more learner objectives to be addressed in this presentation. Please consider the "CBMT Board Certification Domains (2015)" document (available at www.cbmt.org) as you prepare to help you focus the educational content of your session.  (Remember, include no identifying data)
Description *
Please provide sufficient information concerning the proposal for reviewers to evaluate its suitability for this year’s conference. Do not simply include an outline, but rather write in narrative form. Clinical proposals should include information on assessment and documentation. 300 word maximum. (Remember, include no identifying data)
Bibliography *
Please list 5-10 references which are relevant to the content of the presentation (Remember, include no identifying data)
Target Audience *
Check all that apply of the following audience groups for whom you feel this session is appropriate.
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Key Words *
List one or more key words that denote the main topic(s) of the presentation. (Remember, include no identifying data)
Presenter Name(s) and Credential(s) *
Please list presenter names in the order you would like them to appear in the program and provide accurate credentials which follow the AMTA Advisory on Acronyms. (Be sure to check with your presenters before submitting.)
Contact Person First Name *
The contact person's information will be used as the sole contact by conference planners.  The contact person is responsible for communicating all information with all other presenters as necessary.
Contact Person Middle Name/Initial
Contact Person Last Name *
Contact Person Address *
(Consider the best address to be used for June mailings.)
Contact Person Address Line 2
Contact Person City *
Contact Person State
Contact Person Zip/Postal Code *
Contact Person Country *
Contact Person Email Address *
Contact Person Telephone *
Mini-Biography *
Please provide a very short biography of each presenter.  30 words maximum per person.
Past Presentations
Plase list 1-3 recent related presentations/publications by presenter(s).
Format *
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW POLICY IN 2015: ALL CONCURRENT SESSIONS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR 1 HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTES
Required
Audio Visual Requirements *
AMTA will supply a standard package of AV equipment for each session room.  Accepted presentations will be required to utilize only the equipment in the package.  You will be notified by July 15, 2015 regarding equipment that will be available, so that you can appropriately plan your session. If you do not receive notification by July 15, please contact conference organizers.  AMTA is unable to provide computers or software; please plan to bring your own. Web access is your own responsibility.  Internet access in meeting rooms is not guaranteed; be sure to download what you need before you arrive at the conference to ensure you will have it for your session.  Presenters will be responsible for costs incurred for equipment requests granted outside the standard AV package.
Instruments needed *
Instruments including pianos, a limited number of melodic Orff instruments, drums, guitars, and small percussive instruments may be provided at the conference as requested.  Please indicate specific instruments needed so that we can attempt to accurately fill your request.  Conference planners reserve the right to charge presenters for requests requiring difficult- to- obtain, uncommon, or costly instrument rentals.  Every attempt will be made to accommodate your request, but we cannot guarantee instruments.  Please list instruments needed with this in mind.  If no instruments are needed, please write “none” in the space below.
Release *
Are release forms required of participants in case of potential harm arising from an experiential presentation?
Audio Recording *
Are you willing to have your session audio recorded? (The contact person should answer on behalf of a group of presenters for a joint proposal. Please check with all presenters before answering. Sessions are not guaranteed to be recorded.)
Video Recording *
Are you willing to have your session video recorded? (The contact person should answer on behalf of a group of presenters for a joint proposal. Please check with all presenters before answering. Sessions are not guaranteed to be recorded.)
Association Commitments/Possible Schedule Conflicts *
Please help us plan your session around association meetings you may be required to attend.  Are you a member of any of the folllowing groups that meet during the conference?
Required
Contract *
By submitting this proposal electronically, I am contracting with AMTA to provide this presentation. I understand that I have affixed my signature and agree to abide by all policies and regulations as outlined above.  I understand that all concurrent sessions are scheduled for 75 minutes.  I agree to present at any time during the conference at which my presentation is scheduled.  I understand that not presenting at the agreed time and date may result in my not being invited to present at future conferences.
Electronic Signature *
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Date Signed
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