From: mercuri@gradient.cis.upenn.edu (Rebecca Mercuri) Subject: Cyberspace Music Therapy Conference -- Registration Info. Date: 13 Jan 92 15:37:49 GMT Organization: University of Pennsylvania Announcing: The First Conference on Cyberspace in Music Therapy in conjunction with MedArt International 1992 World Congress on Arts and Medicine February 29, 1992 Sheraton Hotel & Towers New York City Purpose - This conference focuses on the current and proposed uses of electronic technology in the Music Therapy field. The conference is organized into 4 symposium/workshop sessions, each 2 hours in duration. Topics to be covered include: cyberspace, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, expert systems, knowledge-based models, biofeedback, psychophysiology, validation, assessment. All sessions will strongly emphasize therapeutic applications. Clear, concise explanations will enable scientists with no music therapy backgrounds, as well as therapists and artists with no computer backgrounds to understand and implement this exciting new technology. Saturday, February 29, 8AM CS1 An Introduction to Cyberspace in Music Therapy Recommended Audience: Health Professionals and Creative Arts Therapists, Engineers, Scientists, Music Educators. Method: Symposium Level: Basic Objectives: (1) To introduce the concept of cyberspace music therapy, which involves the use of computer technology in the treatment process; (2) to extend the music therapy model, which has focused upon the triple interaction of client, music and therapist, to include virtual reality and cyberspace techniques; (3) to discuss the history, theory and practice of music therapy as it applies to the cyberspace environment; (4) to define terminology and discuss equipment and software that is needed to implement these ideas in the treatment process. Faculty: Sr. Jean Anthony Gileno, Ph.D., CMT-BC, Director Rebecca T. Mercuri, M.S., M.S.Eng., Moderator Abstract: Methods and techniques of music therapy that have been used over the past 40 years have included traditional instruments and the voice. Although technology has been employed in music therapy treatment of the physically and mentally challenged, the field has not yet been developed to an extent where auditory, tactile, visual and other stimulation are combined to produce a complete sensory experience. Cyberspace technology provides the opportunity to create a controllable, repeatable course of treatment with enhanced interactivity and a sense of realism for the participants. This course will discuss tools and techniques that will enable the implementation of the cyberspace model in music therapy. Saturday, February 29, 10:30AM CS2 Applications of Cyberspace Music Therapy Recommended Audience: Health Professionals and Creative Arts Therapists, Engineers, Scientists, Music Educators. Method: Symposium Level: Intermediate Objectives: (1) To focus on a variety of applications for cyberspace in music therapy settings; (2) to discuss the work being done at NASA in artificial intelligence and virtual reality technology which is potentially applicable to music therapy; (3) to enumerate hardware and software tools which are available from NASA at minimal cost for use in these applications; (4) to detail a specific application where cyberspace techniques can be used with the psychiatric adult population; (5) to discuss some of the potential problems and hazards which need to be addressed when applying this technology. Faculty: Nick Short, M.S.Eng., Director Rebecca Mercuri, M.S., M.S.Eng., Moderator Sr. Patricia Ann Deller, M.Mus., Instructor Greg Lee, B.S., Instructor Abstract: This session will elaborate on the various types of applications possible within cyberspace music therapy technology. Traditionally, music therapy counseling sessions have taken place using the verbal/musical model of treatment. Here, artificial intelligence techniques used at NASA, such as expert systems and knowledge-based models, are applied to validation and assessment techniques in music therapy. The virtual reality and cyberspace environments will be explored in proposed treatment settings. Ethics issues of this technology will be discussed. Saturday, February 29, 2PM CS3 The Use of Biofeedback in Cyberspace Music Therapy Recommended Audience: Health Professionals and Creative Arts Therapists, Engineers, Scientists, Music Educators. Method: Symposium Level: Basic Objectives: (1) To survey uses and experimental research involving biofeedback in the music therapy setting; (2) to discuss the training of music therapy interns in biofeedback techniques and assessment; (3) to extend the uses of biofeedback into the cyberspace music therapy model. Faculty: Sr. Jean Anthony Gileno, Ph.D., CMT-BC, Director Hemant Kishore Desai, M.A., Instructor Abstract: This session will overview the current literature in biofeedback music research, with an emphasis on how health care professionals should be trained in the use of these techniques. A video demonstration of a training program for music therapy interns and nurses at Immaculata College will be shown. An application in stress reduction, from the New York Institute of Technology, which combines biofeedback with computer-simulated imagery and music, will be detailed. Psychophysiology and personality assessment will be discussed. Saturday, February 29, 4:30PM CS4 Cyberspace Video Review Recommended Audience: Health Professionals and Creative Arts Therapists, Engineers, Scientists, Music Educators, Musicians, Artists. Method: Workshop Level: Basic Objectives: (1) To exhibit, using video and audio demonstration tapes, current research and tools available for cyberspace applications; (2) to discuss how this technology can be applied to the arts therapies. Faculty: Rebecca Mercuri, M.S., M.S.Eng., Director Nick Short, M.S.Eng., Moderator Vincent Iannone, M.Mus., Instructor Abstract: Demonstrations will be shown from the following organizations - * Human Interface Technology Laboratory, University of Washington * Graphics Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania * Music Therapy Department, Immaculata College * NASA Ames * NASA Goddard * AT&T Bell Labs * Fake Space Laboratories Registration Information (form appears below) - Indicate your professional category: * Allied Health Professionals include, but are not limited to, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, speech therapists, audiologists, biomedical engineers, biomechanists, and ergonomists. * Creative Artists include professional visual and performing artists who are salaried in an academic or other organization. Also in this category are creative arts therapists and art teachers. * Free-lance Artists/Students are non-salaried visual or performing artists, or students in all disciplines. Registration fees are waived for Cyberspace and MedArt course/workshop faculty. If you are only attending the Cyberspace conference at MedArt on February 29, pay the per diem rate. Your registration fee will entitle you to attend the MedArt general activities and you will receive the conference proceedings. If you would like to attend other days and activities (which includes luncheons and arts events) of the World Congress, contact MedArt at 212/998-9397 for a full conference brochure. If you are a member of a national MedArt chapter, apply a 25% discount on Subtotal A. If you are a member of ASAHP or NAMT apply a 10% discount on Subtotal A (enclose copy of your current membership card). Note: Apply one discount only. Membership - For its inaugural membership year, MedArt has a special rate of $50 for all categories of membership. Please indicate the national MedArt chapter you wish to join. MedArt membership will entitle you to the following: * 25% tuition discount for 1992 World Congress * free listing in the MedArt International 1992 Directory * the MedArt International quarterly newsletter * 20% discount on all MedArt Press publications * 10% discount on all MedArt videotapes * access to MedArt hot lines and comprehensive insurance packages (when inaugurated) * access to MedArt Press editorial board for publication of individual works related to arts and medicine Courses/Workshops - The cyberspace conference consists of the following MedArt courses: CS1 An Introduction to Cyberspace in Music Therapy CS2 Applications of Cyberspace Music Therapy CS3 The Use of Biofeedback in Cyberspace Music Therapy CS4 Cyberspace Video Review Mark which course or courses you would like to attend in the Courses/Workshops section of the registration form. Each of our courses costs $15 (in addition to the MedArts registration fee). Totals/Payment - Add your registration, course and membership subtotals, and indicate the total amount. Only checks or money orders will be accepted as payment. Note that ALL fees are NOT refundable. Send your completed registration form with the amount due to the address indicated. Travel Information - Trans World Airlines is the official carrier for MedArt International's World Congress on Arts and Medicine. TWA will offer a special fare to Congress participants between TWA-online U.S. points of origin and the meeting site. This special fare - applicable for travel from February 22 thru March 5, 1992 is as follows: 50% off Unrestricted Coach Fare, 5% off Excursion Fares (meeting all restrictions). Fares and availability subject to change. For reservations and information in the U.S. call - toll-free, between 8AM and 5PM (CST) - 800/325-4922 nationwide, or 314/291-5589. When calling TWA's Convention Desk, you must refer to Convention Number CV11643. To become a member of TWA's Frequent Flight Bonus program, call the toll-free number 800/325-4815. You will receive 3,000 bonus miles for your first TWA flight within three months of joining, and an additional 2,000 miles when you fly TWA to MedArt International's World Congress. Hotel Accommodations- MedArt USA has secured the following special rates at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers for all Congress participants: Sheraton New York Sheraton Towers Single $150 $195 Double $150 $195 Additional per person $30 $30 For reservations, call toll-free: 800/223-6550. Write or fax to: 53rd Street and Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10019, 212/262-4410. Conference Information First Conference on Cyberspace in Music Therapy Conference Chair Papers Chair Sr. Jean Anthony, Ph.D., CMT-BC Rebecca Mercuri, BMus,MS, MSEng Music Therapy Program Notable Software Immaculata College P.O. Box 1166 - Dept. CSMT P.O. Box 697 Philadelphia, PA 19105 Immaculata, PA 19345 215/736-8355 215/647-4400 x419 mercuri@gradient.cis.upenn.edu 1992 World Congress on Arts and Medicine MedArt USA, Inc. 433 First Avenue Suite 200B New York, NY 10010 212/998-9397 Additional Cyberspace Instructors Sr. Patricia Ann Deller, M.Mus. Greg Lee, B.S. Choral Director Contractor Bishop McDevitt H.S. Hughes/STX Harrisburg, Penn., U.S.A. Greenbelt, Md., U.S.A. Hemant Kishore Desai, M.A. Nick Short, BS, BA, MS Eng Graduate Student Co-Principal Investigator New York Institute of Technology NASA Goddard Space Flight Cntr Old Westbury, N.Y., USA Greenbelt, Md., U.S.A. Vincent Iannone, M.Mus. Adjunct Professor of Music Theory Immaculata College Immaculata, Penn., U.S.A. -----------------------------REGISTRATION FORM-------------------------------- (Please Read Instructions Before Completing) (Please Print) Last Name _________________________ First Name ______________________ Profession ___________________________________ Address (street) ____________________________________________________ City _______________________ State _______ Zip ___________ Country __________ Phone (day) _________________ (evening) ________________ (fax) ______________ A. Registration (check category) Full Congress Per Diem ___ Physician/Chiropractor/Podiatrist/Dentist $500 $125 ___ Allied Health Professional/Resident/Intern $300 $75 ___ Creative Arts Therapist/Art Teacher $250 $62 ___ Free-lance Artist/Student (all disciplines) $150 $37 ___ Course/Workshop Faculty N/A N/A Please Check the day(s) for which you are registering, if applicable: ___ Wed., 2/26 ___ Thurs., 2/27 ___ Fri., 2/28 ___ Sat., 2/29 ___ Sun., 3/1 For FULL Congress registrants: MedArt members apply 25% discount. Chapter: ______________ OR Cooperating organization members apply 10% discount. Organization:____________________________ (Enclose copy of current membership card.) For Per Diem Registrants: Check the days for which you are registering, multiply the number of days by the per diem rate, and enter in subtotal A. Subtotal A: $___________ B. Courses/Workshops ____ CS1 An Introduction to Cyberspace in Music Therapy ____ CS2 Applications of Cyberspace Music Therapy ____ CS3 The Use of Biofeedback in Cyberspace Music Therapy ____ CS4 Cyberspace Video Review Number of Courses/Workshops: _________ x $15.00 Subtotal B: $___________ C. 1992 Membership ($50) MedArt Chapter: _____________________________________ (France, Japan, Netherlands, P.R. China, U.S., U.K., Venezuela) ___ I DO NOT wish to be listed in the 1992 MedArt International Directory. Subtotal C: $___________ TOTALS/PAYMENT Subtotals: A. $______________ B. $______________ C. $______________ TOTAL: $______________ (Only checks or money orders will be accepted as payment.) Enclosed is a ___ check ___ money order for $__________________, payable to MedArt USA Inc. - Congress '92. Mail the completed registration form, along with your payment to: MedArt USA Inc. 433 First Ave. Suite 200B New York, NY 10010