BRAMS is pleased to announce the organization of a workshop on Music and Pain, to be held at BRAMS on February 27, 2009.

This workshop will be of particular interest to music therapists, musicians, researchers in psychology & neuroscience, and students in these fields.

Note that registration fees apply.

INVITED SPEAKERS

– Dr. Eckart Altenmüller

Head, Dept Music Physiology and Medicine, University of Music and Theater,
Hannover, Germany

– Dr. Marion Good

Associate Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursting, Case Western Reserve
University, Ohio

– Ms. Deborah Salmon

Music therapist in Oncology and Palliative Care, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

9:15-9:45  Sign in & morning Coffee (included in registration fee)
9:45-10:00  Welcome comments by organisers
10:00-11:00  Presentation by Dr Eckart Altenmüller, followed by discussions
11:00-11:15  Coffee Break (included in registration fee)
11:15-12:15  Presentation by Dr. Marion Good, followed by discussions
12:15-13:30  Lunch (Buffet – included in registration fee)
13:30-14:15  Presentation by Deborah Salomon, MA, MTA, CMT, with discussion
Music and Pain: The view from music therapy
14:15-15:00  Music activity led by an expert (with Julien Peyrin), followed by discussions
Drum circle with instruments for everyone
15:00-15:30  Round table discussion & closing talk by moderators

REGISTRATION COST
Regular: $25 (students $15)
Includes 2 coffee breaks & lunch (buffet style)

Registration is limited to a maximum of 50 participants. Please note that your registration for this workshop will be confirmed once your cheque has been received. This fee is non-refundable.

Mail your cheque, made out to “Université de Montréal”, to:

BRAMS – Workshop Music & Pain
Pavillon 1420 Mont Royal
Université de Montréal
CP 6128, Succursale Centre-Ville
Montréal (QC) H3C 3J7