Membership

The Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT) is a non-profit professional association dedicated to fostering the practice of music therapy throughout Canada.

 

CAMT SERVES as a forum for its members providing advice, guidance, information, and exchanges of professional experience concerning music therapy. CAMT represents the interests of music therapists in matters related to standards of professional practice, and government regulation.

 

If you are already a member of CAMT and would like to renew your membership, CLICK HERE or refer to the invoice you received by email.

Membership Types & Fees

Membership type Fee Information
Membership type MTA (Music Therapist Accredited) Fee $201 Information An individual with MTA status. *new MTAs pay MTI fee
Membership type MTA – R/I (Music Therapist Accredited – Retired/Inactive) Fee $63 Information An individual with MTA status not actively involved in music therapy practice, education, research or supervision within the membership year. This status is not available to MTAs who are residing in countries other than Canada while involved in music therapy practice, education, research or supervision. *A letter to the office is required if new to this category; a fee of $50.00 is required to return to Active MTA status  
Membership type MTA Graduate Student Fee $78 Information An individual with MTA status who is enrolled in graduate studies.
Membership type Qualifying Member Fee $63 Information Individuals in this category meet one of two criteria: 1. They hold a music therapy credential from another country and are seeking MTA Status. 2. They hold a degree in music therapy from a music therapy training program, have successfully completed their CAMT approved music therapy internship and are seeking MTA Status, but no longer meet the criteria for the Music Therapy Intern Category *In both cases, individuals in this category are already eligible to write the CBMT Exam. * There is a one year limit on this category *This category does not apply to individuals who have had their MTA credential terminated and are applying for re-certification as an MTA.
Membership type Music Therapy Intern Fee $63 Information An individual who has received approval of their internship proposal, has commenced their internship, or has completed their internship and is seeking MTA Certification.
*There is a two year limit on this category unless special permission is granted by the internship chair.
Membership type Music Therapy Intern with Hard Copy Publications Fee $78 Information
Membership type Student Fee $63 Information A full-time or part-time music therapy student or full-time student from any other department or institution.
Membership type Student with Hard Copy Publications Fee $78 Information
Membership type Advocate Fee $232 Information Individuals in this category meet one of thee criteria: 1.       They are  wishing to support and be part of CAMT but are not seeking MTA Status. 2.       They are seeking MTA Status, they hold a degree in music therapy from a Music Therapy Education Program but have not yet successfully completed a music therapy internship. 3.       Their MTA credential has been terminated and they are applying for re-certification as an MTA.  
Membership type Corporate Fee $340 Information An organization wishing to support and be part of CAMT.

Benefits of CAMT Memberships

Membership priviledges
and Responsibilities 		Mta Mta R/i Mta Grad Student Qualifying Member Mt Intern Student Advocate Corporate
Annual Dues 201.00 $ 63.00 $ 78.00 $ 63.00 $ 63.00 $ 63.00 $ 232.00 $ 340.00 $
Entitled to Vote
Entitled to Hold Office
Works in Music Therapy
Abides by Code of Ethics
Abides by Standards of Practice
Access to Liability Insurance
Membership Directory
Website access                
Members SECTION
MTA Section
Hard Copy Publications
Journal 15.00 $ 15.00 $
Ensemble 15.00 $ 15.00 $
MTA salut (e-publication)
MTA Advocate (e-publication)
Mta
Membership priviledges
& Responsibilities
Annual Dues 201.00 $ Entitled to vote Entitled to Hold Office Works in Music Therapy Abides by Code of Ethics Abides by Standards of Practice Access to Liability Insurance Membership Directory Website Access Members Section MTA Section Hard Copy Publications Journal Ensemble MTA salut (e-publication) MTA Advocate (e-publication)
Mta R/i
Membership priviledges
& Responsibilities
Annual Dues 63.00 $ Entitled to vote Entitled to Hold Office Works in Music Therapy Abides by Code of Ethics Abides by Standards of Practice Access to Liability Insurance Membership Directory Website Access Members Section MTA Section Hard Copy Publications Journal Ensemble MTA salut (e-publication) MTA Advocate (e-publication)
Mta Grad Student
Membership priviledges
& Responsibilities
Annual Dues 78.00 $ Entitled to vote Entitled to Hold Office Works in Music Therapy Abides by Code of Ethics Abides by Standards of Practice Access to Liability Insurance Membership Directory Website Access Members Section MTA Section Hard Copy Publications Journal Ensemble MTA salut (e-publication) MTA Advocate (e-publication)
Qualifying Member
Membership priviledges
& Responsibilities
Annual Dues 63.00 $ Entitled to vote Entitled to Hold Office Works in Music Therapy Abides by Code of Ethics Abides by Standards of Practice Access to Liability Insurance Membership Directory Website Access Members Section MTA Section Hard Copy Publications Journal Ensemble MTA salut (e-publication) MTA Advocate (e-publication)
Mt Intern
Membership priviledges
& Responsibilities
Annual Dues 63.00 $ Entitled to vote Entitled to Hold Office Works in Music Therapy Abides by Code of Ethics Abides by Standards of Practice Access to Liability Insurance Membership Directory Website Access Members Section MTA Section Hard Copy Publications Journal 15.00 $ Ensemble 15.00 $ MTA salut (e-publication) MTA Advocate (e-publication)
Student
Membership priviledges
& Responsibilities
Annual Dues 63.00 $ Entitled to vote Entitled to Hold Office Works in Music Therapy Abides by Code of Ethics Abides by Standards of Practice Access to Liability Insurance Membership Directory Website Access Members Section MTA Section Hard Copy Publications Journal 15.00 $ Ensemble 15.00 $ MTA salut (e-publication) MTA Advocate (e-publication)
Advocate
Membership priviledges
& Responsibilities
Annual Dues 232.00 $ Entitled to vote Entitled to Hold Office Works in Music Therapy Abides by Code of Ethics Abides by Standards of Practice Access to Liability Insurance Membership Directory Website Access Members Section MTA Section Hard Copy Publications Journal Ensemble MTA salut (e-publication) MTA Advocate (e-publication)
Corporate
Membership priviledges
& Responsibilities
Annual Dues 340.00 $ Entitled to vote Entitled to Hold Office Works in Music Therapy Abides by Code of Ethics Abides by Standards of Practice Access to Liability Insurance Membership Directory Website Access Members Section MTA Section Hard Copy Publications Journal Ensemble MTA salut (e-publication) MTA Advocate (e-publication)

Membership Year

  • January 1 to December 31. New members can apply starting September 1st.
  • Dues received after September 1 will be credited to the next membership year FOR NEW & MEMBERS OF GOOD STANDING ONLY.
  • Membership renewal fees are always due on January 1st. Fees for membership renewals that are paid AFTER January 1st are subject to a $20.00 late fee.
  • Memberships received prior to September will receive the previous mailings as available.
  • International members are asked to send fees in Canadian funds via International Money Order or a cheque on a Canadian Bank.
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