WCMT 2020: “Polyrhythms of Music Therapy”
16th World Congress of Music Therapy 2020
Dr. Amy Clements-Cortes
July 7-11, 2020
University of Pretoria, South Africa
Hosted by the WFMT and the South African Music Therapy Association (SAMTA). In Partnership with: University of Pretoria; Music Works; & Tshwane Music School
The countdown for the 16th WCMT 2020: “Polyrhythms of Music Therapy” in Tshwane, South Africa has begun. Have you started saving and planning to attend? Now is the time.
As part of the congress theme, topics to be explored will be: honouring diversity, promoting decolonization, valuing debate and difference, mining resources, hearing silenced voices, inviting new voices, rooting and growing music therapy in context and championing relevant social issues through music therapy practice, theory and research.
Tshwane is located in the Gauteng Province, close to Johannesburg. The charm of this city lies in its unity – a harmonious blend of African roots and European traditions. Tshwane is a city rich in culture and diversity.
Program Update:
The call for concurrent papers and posters will be sent out in the early fall, September 2018; so check for social media postings. I hope you will consider submitting a proposal.
Pre-congress Speakers
- Decolonisation- Susan Hadley (US)
- Music therapy with adolescents- Philippa Derrington (Scotland)
- Music therapy and trauma- Moshe Bensimon (Israel)
- Musicking in African ensembles- Evans Netshivhambe (South Africa)
- Dementia – Claudia Zanini (Brazil)
- The voice- Karen de Kock (South Africa)
- Arts therapies collaborations- Cornelia Bent (UK) and Tasha Colbert (UK)
- Pioneering music therapy in new contexts– Cochavit Elefant (Israel)
Spotlight Session Themes
Access & Empowerment
Advancing Research in Music Therapy
Ethical Challenges in Music Therapy
Innovation in Music Therapy practise
What is waiting for you at the 16th WCMT?
Professionals
- Current research
- Different theoretical approaches from around the globe
- Contemporary clinical applications
- Strategies for working with similar populations in the 8 global regions
- Networking
- Connecting with colleagues doing similar work/research
- Culture
Students
- Opportunities to present at a professional venue
- WFMT Assembly of Student Delegates
- Student poster session
- A place to connect with international internship sites
- Networking, & space to share ideas, thoughts, and opinions with students from other cultures
I hope I have peaked your interest to meet music therapists and allied healthcare professionals from around the world at the dynamic venue in Tshwane, South Africa.
Amy Clements-Cortes, PhD, RP, MT-BC, MTA
Past-President, WFMT