There is growing evidence that music therapy can support a wide range of people experiencing life’s challenges. However, there is urgent need to ensure that the music therapy that people experience is appropriate to their needs, their culture, and to them as individuals. The MTC funds essential and pioneering research to ensure this inclusive and tailored care.
The Music Therapy Charity is seeking a new Chair to start by 1st March 2027. The current Chair, Professor Helen Odell Miller OBE is stepping down after 4 years during which time she has overseen major developments in fundraising, and the mission and branding of the charity.
Dr Ming Hung Hsu takes up new post as Professor of Music Therapy at the Norwegian Academy of Music.
The Music Therapy Charity (MTC), a national charity, seeks a new Governor who would be responsible for developing a new Fundraising Committee.
This is a part-time voluntary role.
We have now opened our December 2025 call for small/medium grant applications for up to £3,000 each. Deadline for applications: 31/01/2026. With a limited budget we also welcome applications for less than the maximum!
Professor Helen Odell-Miller OBE talks about the importance of research in music therapy, the gaps in the research that has been undertaken and the current trends internationally.
We have now started planning this but the date and venue are yet to be decided.
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Please contact us if you would like to hear about our next online workshop where we will give you guidance on how to go about applying for one of our Small Grants.
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We are delighted to welcome Professor John Habron-James, Marianne Rizkallah and Professor Giorgos Tsiris as new members of our Research Committee.
Their expertise and perspectives will further strengthen the Committee and we are very much looking forward to working with them.
