Howdy folks! Texans, and Music therapy supporters everywhere, save the date of
Feb 3rd!
Why you ask?
Because February 3rd is...(drumroll please)
TEXAS MUSIC THERAPY DAY!
On that day last year, Texas House Resolution 257 (see below) regarding music therapy was read at the Capitol with members of the Texas State Task Force in attendance.
Here's how you can get involved:
Celebrate the day by wearing music therapy t-shirts. Take a picture of yourself in the shirt and post to social media with the hashtag #TXMTDay and be sure to tag state reps, and the official Texas State Twitter account @texasgov Shirts can often be found locally, being sold by college and university MT departments.
Contact a state rep and tell them how much music therapy means to you! Texan's can find out their state rep here. http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/Home.aspx
Like the Texas State Task Force for MT Recognition Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/texasstatetaskforceformt/?fref=ts
Read a journal article about music therapy. There are tons! Some of my faves include Music and Medicine and The Journal of Music Therapy.
Spread the word! Tell someone about the awesome field of music therapy, or share an inspiring story from your experiences.
Make MUSIC! Go outside with some drums, serenade folks in the elevator with a song, sing a young relative to sleep, or just play music for yourself after a long day.
By: Naishtat H.R. No. 257
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The practice of music therapy has been effectively used to promote healing and enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of countless individuals; and
WHEREAS, A clinical, evidence-based discipline, music therapy is defined as the application of music by an accredited professional for the purpose of achieving therapeutic goals; music therapy is used to treat persons of all ages and abilities in a variety of settings, and it is shown to be a safe and cost-effective method of health care due to its capacity to address multiple patient concerns without the need for medication; and
WHEREAS, Research has found music therapy to be successful in helping patients with Alzheimer ’ s disease to improve their
cognitive functioning, children with autism to better communicate, and victims of stroke to regain their speech and mobility; moreover, music intervention has been a valuable tool for many clients in controlling chronic pain and managing anxiety and depression; and
WHEREAS, More than 40,000 Texans receive services from music therapists each year; certified practitioners must complete a degree in music therapy at a college or university approved by the American Music Therapy Association and are credentialed by the Certification Board for Music Therapists; and
WHEREAS, Degrees in music therapy are offered at a number of institutions of higher learning in Texas, and many graduates of these institutions go on to become contractors and operate small businesses that contribute to the economies of their community and state; and
WHEREAS, Texans from all walks of life have benefited immeasurably from the techniques used by skilled music therapists, and it is a privilege to join in commending them for the innovative services they provide; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 3, 2015, as Music Therapy Day in Texas and extend sincere best wishes to music therapists across the Lone Star State for success with their important work.
Want to know more about music therapy? Go to www.musictherapy.org the official page of the American Music Therapy Organization and www.cbmt.org the official page of the Certification Board for Music Therapists
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