Great Lakes Region of AMTA

09/03/2026

Tomorrow is the deadline to vote for a President-Elect Candidate.

Reminder to check your email for the ballot and vote appropriately.

Thank you for participating in this election!

09/02/2026

Employment opportunity in IL! 🎶

We are currently looking for a Board Certified Music Therapist to join our amazing team and fill a full-time salaried position. This person will provide group and individual music therapy in elementary classrooms and in our clinic and should have strong skills working with children.
Prospect Music Therapy is located in Arlington Heights, IL, in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, and provides music therapy in a private clinic space and for organizations throughout the community. We value a positive, supportive work environment where self-care and family time are expected.
To apply, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/LsLPTWh3ytx4J9Ub7 or contact Loren Goodman at [email protected]

09/02/2026

We're down to 4 weeks left to watch this year's Conference Recordings!

Our VPs have put together this video to help you find them, watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wap96NENvNM

09/01/2026

The September Executive Committee Meeting is happening on Monday September 14 at 7:30pm ET / 6:30pm CT. This meeting is open to all GLR members.

Contact [email protected] for the meeting link!

08/31/2026

🚨 CALL FOR PAPERS IS NOW OPEN! 🚨

Please consider submitting a proposal for our 2027 Conference. For more information including links, check out this document: https://bit.ly/4y2OjMg

08/31/2026

Lots of employment opportunities in Chicago, IL!

Institute for Therapy through the Arts (ITA) is hiring!

We are looking for creative, compassionate professionals who believe in the healing power of the arts and want to make a meaningful impact through Creative Arts Therapy, nonprofit development, and client support.

Current openings include:
- Art Therapist
- Dance/Movement Therapist
- Drama Therapist
- Music Therapist
- Grant Writer
- Receptionist & Scheduler
- Part-Time Receptionist

At ITA, our team works together across disciplines, supports people across the lifespan, and provides care in schools, clinics, hospitals, community agencies, and more.

Learn more and apply at itachicago.org/careers

08/31/2026

Internship opportunity in Cincinnati, OH!

From original poster:

Application link: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1200740326

Hello Music Therapy students! Hospice of Cincinnati (HOC) is seeking a full-time intern to start in January 2027. We are the largest non-profit hospice program in Cincinnati, with a large home/LTC census and 4 inpatient units. There are currently 2 MT's on staff, with another MT working as a grief counselor. HOC is a wonderful place to be, and Cincinnati is a pretty fun town, too! Applications are due September 16th. This is an unpaid, University-affiliated internship site. We do reimburse for mileage and assist with housing placement. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

08/31/2026

Another employment opportunity in Fort Wayne, IN!

08/31/2026

Employment Opportunity in Fort Wayne, IN!

08/28/2026

Check out this Virtual CMTE opportunity hosted by the Wisconsin Chapter for Music Therapy!

From WCMT: Effective Advocacy for music therapy requires more than knowing how to explain the profession. It requires understanding the people we seek to influence, identifying what matters to them, and communicating the value of music therapy in ways that are relevant and meaningful. This isn’t about telling stakeholders whatever they want to hear. It's about identifying authentic points of alignment between what music therapy actually offers and what the stakeholder actually values. Ethical advocacy is grounded in transparency, curiosity, relationship building, and a willingness to understand perspectives beyond our own.

Course Description: In this CMTE, participants will explore practical strategies for effective advocacy and audience-centered communication. Participants will learn to identify stakeholder priorities, recognize assumptions and gaps in understanding, translate professional language, adapt talking points, and make appropriate advocacy asks. Through interactive activities and role-play, participants will practice navigating questions, concerns, and differing perspectives while maintaining authenticity and professionalism. Participants will leave with a practical framework for preparing and engaging in advocacy conversations on behalf of music therapy.