World Federation of Music Therapy

06/11/2026

📚 Introducing Dr. Gustavo Schulz Gattino – Chair of the WFMT Publications Commission 2026–2029.

The Publications Commission will work to strengthen the role of publications in advancing music therapy worldwide, focusing on three key areas:

🔹 Music Therapy Today: expanding the reach, visibility and readership of WFMT's scientific journal.

🔹 A Global Dictionary of Music Therapy: developing an open-access, multilingual resource to make knowledge and terminology accessible across languages and cultural contexts.

🔹 Research through community engagement: listening to the global music therapy community and fostering collaboration to identify needs, share perspectives and support the development of research together.

Look at the presentation here: https://youtu.be/LUwUEG16z9k?si=6gnfYgYvMi-Gexpi

A shared commitment to making knowledge more accessible, strengthening research and connecting music therapy communities around the world.

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30/10/2026

🌍 More languages, wider access!

The revised WFMT Definition of Music Therapy continues to reach new linguistic communities. We are pleased to announce the addition of five new translations:

German • Japanese • Simplified Chinese • Sinhala • Romanian

Each translation is made possible through the voluntary contributions of members of our global music therapy community. We are grateful to everyone who has dedicated their time and expertise to making the definition accessible across languages and cultures.

Please note that translations are volunteer contributions. If you notice any errors or inaccuracies, we welcome your feedback.

Would you like to contribute a translation of the revised definition into another language? We warmly welcome new contributions!

For translation proposals or feedback, please contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for helping us make music therapy more accessible worldwide! 💙

Discover all available translations at www.wfmt.info.

16/10/2026

🌍 Could your organization host the future 2032 WFMT World Congress of Music Therapy?

The World Federation of Music Therapy invites all current WFMT Full Organizational Members to consider submitting a proposal to host the 2032 World Congress.

Hosting a World Congress is an opportunity to bring the global music therapy community together, celebrate the richness of music therapy in your country and strengthen connections across our profession.

📅 Submission deadline: August 30, 2027

Interested in hosting? Start by submitting a Letter of Intent, then develop your proposal in accordance with Article VIII of the WFMT Bylaws.

📩 Submit your proposal to [email protected]

🔗 Find the full guidelines and requirements via the link: https://www.wfmt.info/post/call-for-hosting-the-2032-world-congress-of-music-therapy

We look forward to discovering where the global music therapy community might meet next!

16/10/2026

🌍 New on the WFMT Regional Blog!

Discover the experience of the 2026 Canadian Music Therapy Conference, hosted by the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT).

With the theme “Harmonizing Legacy and Innovation: The Next 50 Years of CAMT,” the conference brought together music therapy professionals, researchers and students to reflect on the profession’s history, current practices and future directions.

🎶 Read the blog to explore key takeaways and insights from the Canadian music therapy community.

🔗 Read the full article: https://www.wfmt.info/post/harmonizing-legacy-innovation-key-takeaways-from-the-2026-canadian-music-therapy-conference

03/09/2026

📚 The WCMT2026 Proceedings are coming!

We know many of you are waiting to read, revisit and share the research and contributions presented during the 18th World Congress of Music Therapy in Bologna.

We are happy to announce that the WCMT2026 Proceedings will be published on October 31, 2026.

Thank you for your patience and for your continued interest in the work shared during the Congress.

Save the date: October 31, 2026.

08/08/2026

🌎 A global definition, shared across languages

We are happy to share another group of translations of the revised WFMT Definition of Music Therapy, continuing our commitment to making this important resource available to the worldwide music therapy community.

Swipe through the post to discover the available translations:
Russian • Traditional Chinese • Tagalog • Tamazigh • Thai • Turkish

The release of translations takes place gradually, as each version depends on the availability and collaboration of volunteer translators and reviewers. Every contribution plays an important role in this shared international effort.

Our sincere thanks go to all those who are supporting this project and helping strengthen connections within the global music therapy community. 💙

Find all available translations on: www.wfmt.info/documents

Would you like to help bring the definition to a new language? Send your translation proposal to [email protected]

07/08/2026

🌍 Sharing the WFMT Definition of Music Therapy worldwide

We continue sharing new translations of the revised WFMT Definition of Music Therapy, supporting greater accessibility and connection within our international community.

Swipe through the post to discover the available translations:
Euskera • French • Galego • Greek • Hebrew • Hindi • Italian

Each translation represents the commitment and collaboration of volunteer translators and reviewers. As new versions are completed and become available, they will continue to be shared with the global community.

Thank you to all contributors who are helping make this definition accessible across different languages and cultures. 💙

Explore all available translations on: www.wfmt.info/documents

If you would like to contribute a translation into another language, please send your proposal to [email protected]

06/08/2026

🌍 The WFMT Definition of Music Therapy, now available in more languages

We are pleased to share a new blog post featuring the available translations of the revised WFMT Definition of Music Therapy.

Each translation is available in two formats: the official document version for reference and professional use, and the social media card designed to support sharing and dissemination.

Translations will continue to be shared progressively as they become available, reflecting the valuable contributions and availability of our international community of volunteers.

Discover all available translations and access the resources here: https://www.wfmt.info/post/wfmt-2026-revised-definition-of-music-therapy-new-translations-available

Would you like to contribute a translation in another language? Send your proposal to [email protected]

05/08/2026

🌍 The WFMT Definition of Music Therapy in more languages

We are pleased to share the first group of translations of the revised WFMT Definition of Music Therapy, helping make this important document accessible to more members of our global music therapy community.

Swipe through the post to discover the available translations:
Arabic • Azeri • Bengali • Brazilian Portuguese • Catalá • Spanish (Latin America) • European Portuguese

Translations are being shared progressively as they become available, thanks to the valuable contributions of volunteer translators and reviewers from around the world.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone contributing to this collaborative effort and helping connect music therapy communities across languages and cultures. 💙

Discover all available translations on our website: https://www.wfmt.info/documents

Would you like to contribute a translation in another language?
Send your proposal to [email protected]

03/08/2026

📄 The revised WFMT Bylaws (2026) are now available online.

Approved during the WFMT General Business Meeting at the 18th World Congress of Music Therapy in Bologna, Italy, the revised bylaws represent an important milestone in the Federation's ongoing development.

Developed through the dedicated work of a task force during the 2023–2026 term, the new bylaws provide an updated governance framework to support the Federation's future.

🔄 Their implementation will take place gradually throughout the 2026–2029 term, ensuring a smooth and thoughtful transition.

📖 We encourage all members to read the document and become familiar with the updated bylaws.

🔗 Access the document via the link: https://www.wfmt.info/post/new-wfmt-bylaws-2026-revised-now-available