The NSBTM is dedicated to building mutually beneficial working relationships with related organizations, while upholding the standards of the growing field of Live Therapeutic Music. NSBTM has become an affiliate member of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), and together these organizations are working to establish a Continuum of Music in Healthcare, to better inform musicians and the facilities that hire them.

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The Legislative and Advocacy Committee continues to research legislation pertaining to the work of Certified Therapeutic Musicians in healthcare, with the goal of assisting individual states' efforts to support legislation prompted by the American Music Therapy Association that uses language allowing the practice of Certified Therapeutic Musicians. The committee aims to develop a network of Therapeutic Musicians - at least one in each state - to monitor their respective state's legislation regarding the practice of therapeutic music.​​

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NSBTM-accredited programs are now being requested to submit an annual report to include the number of students, number of graduates, and a brief narrative of the status of the program. These reports will help the NSBTM stay updated on the activities and statistics of the programs.

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The Representative Council is working to create an updated Presentation Planner.

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A Marketing Committee has been established with the aim to create a marketing strategy that will spread the word and cement the value of the field of therapeutic music.

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The Board continues to review and update the Strategic Plan to tackle high priority tasks and projects that will benefit the therapeutic music community.

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