About this Event
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Music Therapy Symposium 2026 & Launch of AMTS Professional Registration Framework
Recognised and Registered: Ushering in a New Era for Music Therapy in Singapore
Join us this October for the Music Therapy Symposium 2026 & Launch of AMTS Professional Registration Framework, a landmark event organised by the Association for Music Therapy Singapore (AMTS). This occasion marks a significant step forward in advancing safe, ethical, and evidence-informed care for all who receive services from credentialed and registered music therapists.
Anchored by the theme, Recognised and Registered: Ushering in a New Era for Music Therapy in Singapore, the symposium celebrates the official launch of AMTS Professional Registration Framework for Music Therapy — a transformative milestone that advances professional recognition, strengthens standards of practice, and supports the continued growth of music therapy in Singapore.
Through a series of engaging panel discussions, the symposium will:
- Introduce the AMTS Professional Registration Framework and its significance for professional standards and practice
- Foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration across healthcare, education, and community sectors
- Strengthen professional identity, accountability, and public trust in music therapy services
- Explore future directions for the continued growth and advancement of music therapy in Singapore
We warmly welcome music therapy professionals and students, healthcare practitioners and leaders, educators and researchers, administrators, creative arts therapists, and anyone interested in the professional application of music and health.
Be part of this defining moment as we usher in a new era for music therapy in Singapore. Secure your tickets, we hope to see you there!
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Programme Line-Up
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Morning Session
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Opening & Welcome Address
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Launch of AMTS Professional Registration Framework
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Panel 1
Host: Ng Wang Feng
Info: Storying the Milestones: Narratives of Singapore Music Therapy Identity
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel 2
Info: From Professional Recognition to Registration: Lessons for Emerging Allied Health Professions
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
Info: Kindly note lunch is available exclusively to All-Day Admission ticket holders only
Afternoon Session
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Panel A
Host: Evelyn Lee
Info: Music Therapy in Mental Health: Balancing Therapeutic Impact, Safety and Professional Responsibility
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Panel B
Host: Tammy Lim
Info: One Degree, Many Directions: Advanced Training and Specialisations in Music Therapy
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:45 PM
Panel C
Host: Jacqueline Chow
Info: Beyond Music Lessons: Music as A Tool for Therapeutic Change
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing Speech
Event venue & nearby stays
Academia, 20 College Road, Singapore, Singapore
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