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MUSIC THERAPY CONTINUING EDUCATION DAY – SUCCESS!
Music Therapy Continuing Education Day 2012
The day started around 9:00 am with delegates trickling in. By 10:00 am the hallway of the Music Therapy wing was buzzing with activities; participants networking and shopping for instruments at The Creative Music Therapy Solutions display booth. On-going tours of the Multi-Sensory Studio were very popular and the studio amazed everyone entering this magical space. Participants had the choice of 3 concurrent sessions four times throughout the day with a roster of extraordinary speakers.
VCM Faculty members who donated their time to share their knowledge and talent were David Clenman (Training the Ear), Robert Holliston (Music’s Capacity to Heal), and Gergana Velinova (Is Singing Only for Singers?). Music therapists Allan Slade, Marie Slade, Kim Brame, Julie Bomhof and Johanne Brodeur presented sessions on their respective area of expertise.
And we had the immense pleasure of having various guest speakers: UVic CanAssist introducing its technologies, Limbic Media Team demonstrating how to manipulate video and audio using body movements and interactive painting interface, Lissa Zala speaking on Epilepsy and Seizure awareness, and Terry Manzo presenting on the Music of the Spheres… of Health.
Thank you to Margo, Kolina, Jason and Alex who contributed to the success of the day. It was an extraordinary day indeed.
This event is held every 2 years. Looking forward to seeing you in 2014.
Join us: SUNDAY, January 29th, 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Come and learn more about Music Therapy and earn continuing education credits while having a fantastic day! We have 12 fantastic workshops, Multi-Sensory Room Tours and many opportunities to network and learn more about how music can be used to heal and inspire.
For all the information and registration forms please download our
Music Therapy Continuing Education Day PDF (Complete)
To download the registration and lunch forms only
Music-Therapy-Registration & Lunch Forms
Shannon Ingersoll, Community Development Chairperson for MTABC, is willing to help arrange rides to and from Victoria. If you do not have a ride, or if you are able to offer a ride, please contact Shannon at: community@mtabc.com
Studio Guide:
Workshops shaded in grey are held in the Grey Studio – Room 102
Workshops shaded in yellow are held in the Yellow Studio – Room 103
Workshops shaded in white are held in the Children’s Music Studio – Room 113
10:00 – 11:00 am
Music Therapy Vignettes from Residential Care
Marie Slade, BMT, MTA
Listen to Marie sharing meaningful and inspiring stories from her experiences working with the elderly in residential care facilities over the past 15 years. Mrs. Slade specializes in working with older adults, neurological impairments, life limiting illnesses, and isolating conditions. She works at bedsides and in common areas of hospitals and care homes.
Music’s Capacity to Heal
Robert Holliston, VCM Head of Collaborative Piano Studies/Music History/Vocal Coaching Explore music’s profound capacity to heal, to form character and to affect emotions by joining Robert in looking at examples of music throughout history from Classical Greece to our own day.
Mr. Holliston is the Head of Collaborative Piano Studies at the Victoria Conservatory of Music where he also teaches piano and music history. A popular public speaker, Mr. Holliston has given pre-concert lectures at the Pacific Opera Victoria since 1993.
The Joy of Music – Enabling Assistive Technology
Can Assist Team Member Can Assist will demonstrate some of its technologies and projects ranging from the simple to the complex but all designed to allow users with special needs to create, play and listen to music. CanAssist is an organization based at the University of Victoria dedicated to developing innovative, practical and affordable assistive technologies for people challenged by a wide range of physical and cognitive disabilities.
11:15 am– 12:15 pm
Soundbeam Demonstration
Allan Slade, BMT, MTA
Learn from Allan how the Soundbeam can be used in Music Therapy. This is your chance to see the Soundbeam in action and to have some fun trying it out. Mr. Slade specializes in the use of song writing, improvisation, music technology and recording skills for survivors of brain injury, children and adults with developmental disabilities, and residents of extended and intermediate care facilities.
Which? Why? How?
Kim Brame, BMT, MTA
Come and explore with Kim successful techniques to support adults with autism spectrum disorders. Participants will experience how these techniques can be implemented using a variety of activities. Ms. Brame has over 25 years of teaching experience with children ranging from infants to teens and adults with a broad range of challenges.
Training the Ear
David Clenman, ARCCO(ChM), ARCT
Ear training is an essential part of every musician’s development. Learn techniques for improving this important skill through an exploration of various approaches, both traditional and novel. Mr. Clenman is a faculty member at the Conservatory and is an award-winning instructor at the University of Victoria where he is well known for his creative teaching methods – even Pythagoras has been known to visit his classes!
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Gesture Based MultiMedia Interaction
Limbic Media Team Member Learn how to manipulate video and audio using body movements. The system will involve a cheap off the shelf 3D camera that can track body segments in 3D in real-time and map those movements to audio/video synthesis and effects. Come and also see a demonstration of an interactive painting interface that maps painting gestures, on a real canvas, to audio/video control. Limbic Media provides interactive media control technologies for use in multi- media entertainment markets, education, research, and the fine arts.
Musical Storytime
Dr. Johanne Brodeur, Ph.D., MTA
Bring life to a storybook using musical instruments, Garage Band and your voice. Join Johanne in a magical journey to engage children in making choices, composing music, and increasing motor and communication skills. Dr. Johanne Brodeur is the Music Therapy Department Head and the Children’s Music Department Head at the VCM.
Is Singing Only For Singers?
Gergana Velinova, MAA
Come and explore with Gergana vocalizing, improvisation and the voice as a natural instrument given to everyone to use according to abilities, capacities and interests. A longtime member of the VCM Jazz Faculty, vocalist, conductor, and music educator, Ms.Velinova has inspired audiences around the world with her wide- ranging artistic talents.
2:45 to 3:45 pm
Epilepsy and Seizure Awareness
Lissa Zala, M.Ed
This dynamic presentation with Lissa will demonstrate some of the main symptoms of epilepsy and seizures: what the more common seizures look like, what may happen during a seizure, what can trigger a seizure, and what you can do to help. Ms. Zala has an extensive background in education and health. She is the Education Services Coordinator for the Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson Centre. She has taught at Camosun College and Royal Roads, and has worked for VIHA.
Music of the Spheres…of Health
Terry Manzo, Instructor – Activity Assistant Program, Camosun College
Music as an enhancement of one’s own health and that of others will be explored by the participants in this interactive session with Terry that also includes exploring aspects of art therapy. Mr. Terry Manzo has 34 years of experience in health care, working in both front line positions and management. He is a Regional Support Program Coordinator with VIHA and instructs courses in the field of Health Care at Camosun College.
Movement and Music Orff Style
Julie Bomhof, BMT, MTA
Participate with Julie in music group activities for young and old based on Orff Schulwerk music education. The session will include improvisation with body percussion, an introduction to Keith Terry’s “Body Music”, and an interactive body percussion dance. Julie Bomhof is a recent Bachelor of Music Therapy grad and a new member of the Music Therapy Department at the VCM. She enjoys integrating the creativity of Orff Music in her Music Therapy practice.
Multi-Sensory Studio Tours
Sign up at the Welcoming Table for a time to tour
The VCM Multi-Sensory Studio.
Dr. Johanne Brodeur will lead tours throughout the day.
Shop for Instruments, Books, CD’s etc…
Sandy Pelley from Creative Music Therapy Solutions Inc. will be located in the lounge directly across from the ramp that enters the Music Therapy Wing. She will be available throughout the day to answer your questions and showcase her wide selection of high quality musical instruments.
http://www.musictherapysuite.ca
www.creativemusictherapy.ca
cmtsinc@shaw.ca
Fees and Registration
Early Bird registration is open to MTABC members, music therapy students and music therapists. After December 9th, 2011 we welcome all other educational and health professionals to register.
New Lunch Option: Preordering Your Lunch!
To help participants maximize networking opportunities and to enjoy more time to visit with friends and colleagues, we are offering the opportunity to pre-order a customized lunch. Orders must be received at time of registration. Lunches can not be ordered after January 26, 2012. The Gourmet lunch will be prepared on the Continuing Education Day by The Market on Yates.
To register and pre-order your gourmet lunch please download and fill out all forms found in our Music Therapy Continuing Education Day Program and mail or email to:
Victoria Conservatory of Music
Margo Doucette, Music Therapy Department Head Assistant
900 Johnson St
Victoria BC
V8V 3N4
Fees must accompany registration. If you chose to send your registration via e- mail, credit card information can be phoned in to the VCM at (250) 386-5311.
Payment Options
Credit Cards or Cheques
Please make cheques payable to The Victoria Conservatory of Music. For registrations on the day of the event, cash and debit will also be accepted.
