Conference Fee Information:

Hotel Room Rates (per night):  $64/Night up to quad occupancy

The conference rate is available for the dates of the conference and one surrounding day. (24 to 28 March)

It is important to be sure to register for the conference rooms!

You must reserve your room by March 3 in order to receive this reduced rate!

Friday Evening entertainment will take place at River Breaks Ranch.  Transportation will be provided to the Ranch. We will take a covered wagon out to the campsite, where we will be fed, entertained and even have a chance to bet some Ranch Bucks on the horses. Cost of the entire evening of fun is $25.00 per person.  You may register on your registration form and pay with using SWAMTA paypal or you can pay when you get there.  For more information about this fun night of entertainment go to: www.riverbreaks.com.

WTAMU will be hosting an Alumni get together in the Vision Room on Thursday evening, following the opening session and entertainment.  Please email Dr. Ed Kahler (ekahler@mail.wtamu.edu) if you would like more information.

CMTE Courses

Cost:   Professional $75.00 / Student $25.00

1. CMTE A:  Music Therapy Drumming: Level One Primer

a.       Presenter: Bill Matney, MA, MT-BC and Michael Marcionetti, MT-BC

b.      When:  Thursday, March 25, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - lunch from 12:00-12:50

c.       CMTE Credits: 5

d.      Special Request: Session limited to 15 persons

2.        CMTE B: Internship Supervision and Development (No Charge)

a.       Presenters: Mary Lawrence, MT-BC

b.      When:  Thursday, 9:00 am- 3:00 pm - lunch from 12:00 - 12:50  

c.       CMTE Credits: 5

d.      Special Request: Must be a member of AMTA to register for this course, those registering onsite for this course must show proof of AMTA membership at the time of registration.

3. CMTE C: More from the Big Yellow Bag: Incorporating Verbal Techniques into Your Music Therapy Sessions
   1. Presenters: Michelle Kennemer, MT-BC; Mary Lawrence, MT-BC  Lewisville Independent School District, Lewisville, TX
   2. When: Saturday, March 27, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
   3. CMTE Credits: 5

·       For questions regarding CMTE courses, contact Ann Petty, SWAMTA Continuing Education Director (apetty@hcde-texas.org).  Refunds less a $25 processing fee will be given with written/email notice of cancellation at least 24 hours prior to the course.

• Credits awarded by the CBMT are accepted by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). The AMTA Southwestern Region, P-055, maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence  to CBMT policies and criteria.
• If you are registering for a CMTE it is your responsibility to prove your AMTA membership.  All in-advance registrations for both the conference and CMTEs will be checked with AMTA and CBMT membership information