As you are likely already familiar, the field of music therapy is in the process of considering a large move, taking the educational entry level to the master's degree  (And if you are familiar with this, you may find it best to move down towards the next picture in the post).  At this point, such is only a proposal, put forth by the Educational Training and Advisory Board (ETAB), which works to advise the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) regarding educational and training issues. 

The ETAB has put forth this proposal to the Assembly of AMTA, which consists of delegates elected by each regional chapter of the AMTA.  The plan is for assembly delegates to vote for or against this proposal during assembly meetings, at next years national AMTA conference during the month of October. 

The ETAB and AMTA have sought to make their proposal transparent, and are encouraging dialogue, particularly at "town hall" meetings at regional conferences this year.  The Southwestern Region of AMTA had what I believe to be a productive meeting where many concerns, oppositions, and supports were voiced. 

ETAB has, since last year's national meetings (at which time I was an assembly delegate) been proactive and interested in full dialogue.  They began with the two following items, which are public.

Core Considerations

Master's Level Entry: Moving Forward


Many clinicians and educators have voiced their thoughts on the move. Dr. Michael Silverman has offered a set of concerns and requests, seeking to offer various angles with which to look at/problematize the proposed move.   In a google document, the ETAB has provided a forum with which many of Dr. Silverman's thoughts were further dialogued.  Also, the same google doc describes other people's concerns and supports.  If you are interested in adding to this google doc, you may submit your perspectives here.

These are of course not the only accessible perspectives.  Many bloggers have chimed in as well. 

Kat Fulton
Three posts on Ginny Driscoll's blog, including one by me.
Nikhil Hogan

Next up in my items for sale....an entire collection of VHS percussion videos. If you have a VHS machine, or a way to burn these to DVD or mp4, this will be a great set of videos to have!

• Two of the premiere frame drum videos, one by Glen Velez and one by Layne Redmond are included.
• Two of the strongest "conga" videos out there. The Changuito video is one of the go to instructional videos, including great history of the evolving technique and players who contributed. I was able to burn this onto DVD a long time ago. The other video is with innovator Michael 'Anga' Diaz. Great playing in many styles, including Drum and Bass!
• A West African dance video with drumming accompaniment, taught by Youssouf Koumbassa. Youssouf is one of the most sought after dance teachers of the Malinke/Susu tradition. He is great at breaking down each move.
• A bongo video by Kalani
• An overall percussion video, with some good info. on darbouka, via Robin Anders.
• Arthur Hull's first "drum circle" video..."Guide to Endrummingment."
• Performance video of Les Merveilles Guinea
• Body Music with Keith Terry, part one. An excellent resource for body percussion (not pictured, but included).

Alright, pictures below. I will sell this entire collection for 25.00 plus shipping to the first one who contacts me to let me know.

Hello everyone,

Just keeping up with my house cleaning! I want to thank everyone who has given a new home to some great instruments, and I wish you each some fruitful music-making with them! Here are some "re-listed" items that have not yet sold, and some new items as well.

Interested in any of these? Contact me here!

Remo "Thunder Drum"

I am adding to the list a large Remo "thunder drum." You've probably seen the smaller ones before. This one is 6 3/4" in diameter and 15 1/2" in length. Same idea as the smaller ones, but lower range and louder. Lots of fun!

TKL Small/Medium Djembe Case:

This type of djembe case usually runs around $70.00, or more. The case is 24" tall and 15" in diameter, making it work well for your small to medium sized djembes (10" to 12" in diameter). This case is in near new condition, as I have rarely used it for transporting a couple of my smaller drums.

You will see in the pictures the backpack-style straps, the other various carrying straps, and a small pocket for other items.

The quality of these cases is reasonable; they will eventually wear with heavy use, but last much longer than the "homemade" style of cases. The only type of case I have owned that is more durable costs between 150.00 and 200.00. I'll sell this case for 40.00 or best offer.

The Bata Drum (Itolele): Still around and looking for an enthusiast.

The Darbouka (doumbek): Also still available.

The Mazhar (very large Egyptian tambourine): Also still available.