3rd International Music Therapy Research Conference

3rd International Music Therapy Research Conference

Improvisation – Exploring the Art & Science of Clinical Practice

May 25-28, 2011

Manfred & Penny Conrad Institute for Music Therapy Research (CIMTR)

Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Core research topics will include…

Micro- and macro analysis

Resources and styles

New research initiatives

Cultural perspectives

Community music therapy

Music Psychotherapy

Music-Centered practice

Musicology

Trauma

Spirituality

Highlights of the conference will include…

Concert of compositions by Paul Nordoff

Inauguration of the Music Therapy Improvisation Collective

Clinical improvisational workshop with the Penderecki String Quartet

The conference will explore past and present research on clinical improvisation and create a community of innovation and collaboration. Integrating the science and art of clinical practice is a debate that has been central to the development of music therapy and is a subject that has caused much controversy. Improvisation as clinical practise is at the interface of this questioning. This conference aims to bring together improvisation researchers and practitioners, to facilitate discourse, and encourage connections.

A unique aspect of this conference is that delegates will present a 60 min paper followed by a 45 min discussion. This format has been central to previous conferences and allows for rich discourse and active participation.

Call-for-papers to be announced Winter 2010.

Keynote speakers to be announced Winter 2010.

Ontario is a vibrant province in Canada with many potential tourist attractions. Waterloo is situated near Toronto and Niagara Falls.

Website: http://www.musictherapyconference2011.org