Conference Fee Information:

Hotel Room Rates (per night):  $109/Night up to quad occupancy

The conference rate is available for the dates of the conference and one surrounding day. (21 to 25 March)

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

You must reserve your room by March 7 in order to receive this reduced rate!

After the cut-off date, reservations at the group rate will be accepted based on availability.

On-Line Hotel Reservations:

 Hotel Registration Online http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/houston/houcc/hoteldetail?

Use Group Code:  SWAMTA

 In-House Reservations:

In-House Reservations office hours are Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Local: (713) 739-8800

Toll Free: 1-800-2CROWNE

Crowne Plaza Worldwide Reservations:

             Crowne Plaza Worldwide Reservations can be reached after 5:00 pm or weekends.

             Crowne Plaza Houston Downtown: 1-800-2CROWNE (1-800-227-6963)

CMTE Course Summary

1. CMTE A:  Internship Development and Supervision (No Charge)

a.       Presenter:  Christine Neugebauer, MMT, MT-BC

b.      When:  Thursday, March 22, 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.

e.    More information: http://www.swamta.com/CMTE%20A.pdf

   2.   CMTE B: Music Therapy Meets the iPad®  ($75.00)

a.       Presenters: Guadalupe (Lupe) Flores, MT-BC and Ann Morrow, MT-BC

b.      When:  Thursday,  March 22, 9:00 am- 3:00 pm - lunch from 12:00 - 12:50  

c.       CMTE Credits: 5

d.      Special Request: Participants are requested to bring their own iPad, fully charged. iPads will not be provided.  Participants are encouraged to download the following applications:  Numbers, Garage Band, iMovie, Keynote, Pages.

e.    More information: http://www.swamta.com/CMTE%20B.pdf

3. CMTE C: Increase the Peace for Behaviorally Challenged and At-Risk Youth ($50.00)
   1. Presenters: Linda Lininger, MMT, MT-BC
   2. When: Thursday, March 22, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
   3. CMTE Credits: 3
   4. More Information:  http://www.swamta.com/CMTE%20C.pdf

       

4. CMTE D: Technology for Song Writing, Making Videos, and Recording for PC Users ($75.00)   

1. Presenters: Julie Long, MA, MT-BC
2. When: Saturday, March 24, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
3. CMTE Credits: 5
4. Participants are requested to bring their own laptops, fully charged.  Computers will not be provided for this session.  Participants will be emailed befrore conference with a list of recommended software.
5. More Information:  http://www.swamta.com/CMTE%20D.pdf

5. CMTE E: Instrumental Improvisation and Clinical Improvisation in Music Therapy:  Foundational Skill Sets ($75.00)

a.       Presenter: Bill Matney, M.A., MT-BC and Karen Miller, MMT, MT-BC

b.      When: Saturday, March 24, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

c.       CMTE Credits: 5

d.    More information: http://www.swamta.com/CMTE%20E.pdf

6. CMTE F:  Music Therapy and the Senior Population ($75.00)

a.       Presenter: Joseph (Joe) Pinson, MA, MT-BC and Aileen Hummel, MA, MT-BC

b.      When: Saturday, March 24, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

c.       CMTE Credits: 5

d.    More information: http://www.swamta.com/CMTE%20F.pdf

• 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