June 2009
Mark Your Calendar for the following summer events!
July 17, August 28, and a TBD date for summer CMTE

Who Are We?
The Kansas City Metro Music Therapists are a professional and social networking group within the field of music therapy located in the metro area of Kansas City, Kansas and Missouri, and outlying areas. Our Mission Statement can be found above. For information on how to become a member of KCMMT, click here.
What is Music Therapy?
Music
Therapy is an
established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical,
emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages.
Music therapy improves the quality of life for persons who are well and
meets the needs of children and adults with disabilities or illnesses.
Music therapy interventions can be designed to:
Promote wellness
Manage
stress
Alleviate pain
Express feelings
Enhance memory
Improve communication
Promote physical rehabilitation.
Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in a wide variety
of healthcare and educational settings.
This definition is from the American Music Therapy Association website. This site also contains a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page at http://www.musictherapy.org/faqs.html.