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Published Books

  • Clements-Cortés, A. &  Yip, Y. (2021). Relationship completion in palliative care music therapy. New Braunfels, TX: Barcelona.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. & Klinck, S. (2016). Voices of the dying and bereaved: Music therapy narratives. New Braunfels TX: Barcelona.

Published Referred Articles

  • Kelly, L, Clements-Cortés, A., Ahessy, B., Richardson, I., & Moss, H.  (2023). Follow the musical road: Selecting appropriate music experiences for people with dementia living in the community. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(10):5818. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20105818
  • Clements-Cortés, A., (2023). A comprehensive music based approach for chronic pain in a 96-year-old female. Music and Medicine, 15(2), 110-115. 
  • Fitzpatrick, K., Moss, H., Bradt, J., Clements-Cortés, A., Corcoran, J., Gallagher, L.M., Guétin, S., Harmon, D., Hussey, C., Loewy, J., & O’Shea, P. (2023). An agenda for excellence: The role of music therapy for people living with chronic pain. Music and Medicine, 15(2), 68-76.
  • Clements-Cortés, A., Pranjić, M.; Knott, D., Mercadal-Brotons, M., Fuller, A., Kelly, L.,Selvarajah, I., Vaudreuil, R.  (2023). International music therapists’ perceptions and experiences in telehealth music therapy provision. International Journal of Environmental     Research and Public Health, 20, 5580. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20085580
  • Clements-Cortés, A., Pascoe, H., Bridi, N. (2023). Better together: Interprofessional collaborations between music educators and music therapists. Music and Medicine, 15(1), 32-34. 
  • Clements-Cortés, A., Bartel, L. (2022). Long-term multi-sensory gamma stimulation of dementia patients: A case series report. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19 (23), 15553. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192315553.
  • Helitzer, E., Clements-Cortés, A., & Moss, H. (2022). Group singing on social prescription: A scoping review. Music and Medicine, 14(4), 226-237. 
  • Clements-Cortés, A., & Yip, J. (2022). The impact of systemic language in music therapy and western healthcare systems: A Canadian perspective. Arts in Psychotherapy, 81, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2022.101965.
  • Srolovitz, M., Borgwardt, J., Burkart, M., Clements-Cortés, A., Czamanski-Cohen, J., Ortiz , Guzman, M., Hicks, M. G., Kaimal, G., Lederman, L., Potash, J. S., Yazdian Rubin, S., 
    Stafford, D., Wibben, A., Wood, M., Youngwerth, J., Jones, C. A. & Kwok, I. B. (2021). Top ten tips palliative care clinicians should know about music therapy and art therapy. Journal of Palliative Medicine.  DOI:10.1089/jpm.2021.0481 
  • Clements-Cortés, A., Hanser, S. & Brotons, M. (2021). Foundations of dementia care for music therapy and music based interventions: Part 1. Music and Medicine 13(3), 162-168.
  • Clements-Cortés, A., Brotons, M., Silva, T., & Moreira, S. (2021). Telehealth music therapy for persons with dementia and /or caregivers. Music and Medicine, 13(3), 206-210. 
  • Dassa, A., Ray, K., & Clements-Cortés, A. (2021). Reflections on telehealth music therapy for persons with dementia in response to COVID-19. Music and Medicine, 13(3), 201-205. 
  • ODonoghue, J., Egan, G., Moss, H., & Clements-Cortés, A. (2021). Participation in group music therapy: A preliminary study of the experiences and perceptions of adolescents who stammer. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 75, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2021.101809
  • Clements-Cortés, A., & Yip, J. (2021). Medical assistance in dying in Canada: Implications and 
    considerations for music therapists around the globe, Music Therapy Perspectives,39(1), 11-16  https://doi.org/10.1093/mtp/miaa009
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2020). The online conference for music therapy (OCMT): Demonstrating 
    best practices for virtual conferences, education and training. Approaches: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Music Therapy. http://approaches.gr/clements-cortes-r20200812
  • O’Donoghue, J., Moss, H. & Clements-Cortés, A. & Freeley, C. (2020). Therapist and individual experiences and perceptions of music therapy for adolescents who stutter: A qualitative exploration. Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2020.1745872
  • Hanser, S., Clements-Cortés, A. Mercadal-Brotons, M., & Tomaino, C. M. (2020). Music therapy in geriatrics. Frontiers in Medicine, doi: 10.3389/fmed.2020.00087
  • Clements-Cortés, A. & Yip, J. (2019). Social prescribing for an aging population, Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 43(4), 1-15. doi: 10.1080/01924788.2019.1692467
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2019). Alive inside, dead outside: Cultural implications of the Documentary Alive Inside. Interactions: Studies in Communication & Culture, 10(1 & 2), 39-51. doi: 10.1386/iscc.10.1-2.39_1
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2019). A sequential mixed-methods study of pre-professionals’ understanding of the undergraduate music therapy internship, Journal of Music Therapy, 56(3), 209-239. https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/thz006
  • Clements-Cortés, A. & Haire, C. (2019). Music therapy in the treatment of depression: Implications for individuals recovering from non-degenerative, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). Music and Medicine, 11(2), 108-114
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2018). The 4th international conference of the International Association for Music and Medicine (IAMM)co. Approaches: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Music Therapy, 10 (1), 124-126. http://approaches.gr/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/17-Approaches-10-1-2018-Clement-Cortes-cr20160825.pdf
  • Clements-Cortés, A. & Bartel, L.  (2018). Are we doing more than we know? Possible mechanisms of response to music therapy. Frontiers in Medicine, 5 (Article 255)
    Clements-Cortés, A. (2018). I am still alive. Music and Medicine, 10(3), 168.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2018). Relationship completion in palliative care music therapy: Clinical case example-Part 1, Music and Medicine, 10(2), 80-90.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2018). Relationship completion in palliative care music therapy: Clinical case research overview and results-Part 2, Music and Medicine, 10(2), 91-97.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2017). Singing and vocal interventions in palliative and cancer care: Music therapists’ perceptions of usage, Journal of Music Therapy,54 (3), 336-361. https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/thx010.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. Ahonen, H., Freedman, M. & Bartel, L. (2017). The potential of rhythmic sensory stimulation treatments for persons with Alzheimer’s disease. Music and Medicine, 9(3), 167-173.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. Ahonen, H., Freedman, M. & Bartel, L. (2017). Can rhythmic sensory stimulation decrease cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease?: A clinical case study. Music and Medicine, 9(3), 174-177.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2017). Artful wellness: Attending chamber music concert reduces pain and increases mood and energy for older adults. The Arts in Psychotherapy, 52, 41-49.
    Clements-Cortés, A. (2016). The  4th international conference of the International Association for Music and Medicine (IAMM). Approaches: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Music Therapy, 8 (2), 1-3. http://approaches.gr/clements-cortes-cr20160825/
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2016). Adding music therapy to the care plan. Journal of Palliative Care and Pain Management, 1(1), 1-2.
  • Baker, F., Robb, S., Clements-Cortés, A, Silverman, M., Krüger, V., Short, H., & Murphy, K. (2016) Songwriting: research, theory, methods, and practice, Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 25:sup1, 86, DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2016.1180077
  • Clements-Cortés, A, Ahonen, H., Freedman, M. & Bartel, L. (2016) Rhythmic sensory stimulation and Alzheimer’s disease, Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 25:sup1, 17, DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2016.1179893
  • Clements-Cortés, A., Gadberry, A., Heiderscheit, A., Mercadol-Brotons, M. & Kavaliova-Moussi, A. (2016) Highlights of the World Federation of Music Therapy 2014–2017 council, Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 25:sup1, 87, DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2016.1180079
  • Clements-Cortés, A., Ahonen, H., Evan, M., Freedman, M. & Bartel, L. (2016). Short term effects of rhythmic sensory stimulation in Alzheimer’s disease: An exploratory pilot study. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, 52(2), 651-660. DOI 10.3233/JAD-160081
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2016). Development and efficacy of music therapy techniques within palliative care. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 23, 125-129.10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.04.004 (Available at notesbyamy.com)
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2015). Soothing relaxation journeys: Designing evidence based music listening opportunities. Revista Musica Hodie, 15(2), 22-32.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2015). Clinical effects of choral singing for older adults. Music and Medicine, 7(4), 7-12.
  • Heiderschiet, A., Kern, P, Clements-Cortés, A., Gadberry, A., Milford, J., & Spivey, J. (2015). Advancing the World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT) Organization: Strategic planning process. Music Therapy Today, 11(2), 25-41.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2015). 30 Amazing years of the WFMT. Music Therapy Today, 11(2), 42-46.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2015). Development and efficacy of music therapy techniques within palliative care. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice,
    10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.04.004
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2015). A survey study of Pre-professionals’ understanding of the Canadian music therapy internship experience. Journal of Music Therapy, 52(2), 221-257.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. & Bartel, L. (2015). Sound stimulation in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Annals of Long Term Care, 23(5), 10-16. http://www.annalsoflongtermcare.com/article/sound-stimulation-patients-alzheimer%E2%80%99s-disease
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Breaking free:  Healing physical, verbal and sexual abuse through the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music. Association for Music and Imagery Journal, 14, 39-60.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Sing-a-long DVD and activity package pilot study with older adults. Music Technology and Education, 7(2), 123-139.
  • Lee, C. A. & Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Applications of clinical improvisation and aesthetic music therapy in medical settings: An analysis of Debussy’s ‘L’isle joyeuse’. Music and Medicine, 6(2), 61-69.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Getting your groove on with the Tenori-on. Music Technology and Education 7(1), 59–74, doi: 10.1386/ jmte.7.1.59_1
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Buddy’s Glee Club Two: Choral Singing Benefits for Older Adults. Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 20(1), 85-109.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. & Pearson, S. (2014). Discovering community music therapy in practice: Case reports from two Ontario hospitals. International Journal of Community Music, 7(1), 93-112.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2013). Burnout in music therapists: Work, individual and social factors. Music Therapy Perspectives, 33(2), 166-174.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2013). Buddy's Glee Club: Singing for Life. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 37(4), 273-290, DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2013.845716
  • Gordon, M., & Clements-Cortes, A. (2013). Music at the end of life: Bringing comfort and saying goodbye through song and story. Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging, 21(11), 24-29. http://www.annalsoflongtermcare.com/content/music-end-life-song-story#sthash.H5Muf5JG.dpuf
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2013). Freeing the voice within. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 55(1), 19-24.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2013). Luba’s theme. Imagine, 40(1), 70-73.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. healing water: Assessing trauma, abuse and loss via guided imagery and music. Kavod Journal,(3). http://kavod.claimscon.org/
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2012). Music Therapy to Sever the Silence of a Childhood Holocaust Survivor. Kavod Journal,(2). http://kavod.claimscon.org/
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2011). Designing an effective music teacher evaluation system: Part two. Canadian Music Educators Journal,53(2), 22-24.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2011). Designing an effective music teacher evaluation system: Part one. Canadian Music Educators Journal,53(1), 13-17.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2011). The effect of live music vs. taped music on pain and comfort in palliative care. Korean Journal of Music Therapy, 13(1), 105-121.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2011). Portraits of music therapy in facilitating relationship completion at the end of Life. Music and Medicine, 3(1), 31-39,
    DOI: 10.1177/1943862110388181.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2010). The role of music therapy in facilitating relationship completion in end-of-life care. Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 16(1), 112-136.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2010). The role of pop music and pop singers in the construction of a singer’s identity in three early adolescent females. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 51(4), 17-23.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2008). Music to shatter the silence: A case study on music therapy, trauma, and the Holocaust. Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 14(1), 9-20.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2006). Occupational stressors among music therapists working in palliative care. Canadian Association for Music Therapy Journal, 12(1), 30-60.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2004). The use of music in facilitating emotional expression in the terminally ill. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 21(4), 255-260.

Published Contributions to a Collective Work and Book Chapter

  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2023). Specialized training and continuing Education in the field of music therapy: Current status and perspectives on the future. In K. Goodman (Ed.). Developing issues in world music therapy education and training: A plurality of views. (pp. 227-247. Charles. C. Thomas. 
  • Clements-Cortés, A. & Klinck, S., (2021). Definitions and continuum of music experiences. In A. Clements-Cortés & J.Yip (Eds.). Relationship completion in palliative care music therapy (pp. xvii-xix). Barcelona
  • Clements-Cortés, A., Klinck, S., Forrest, L. & Yip. J. (2021). Relationships. In A. Clements-Cortés & J. Yip (Eds.). Relationship completion in palliative care music therapy (pp. 3-15). Barcelona.
    Yip, J., Clements-Cortés, A., Pranjic, M. & Tsiris, G (2021). Recreational music, entertainment, and music and medicine experiences: Evidence and potential for relationship completion. In A. Clements-Cortés & J. Yip, J. (Eds.). Relationship completion in palliative care music therapy (pp. 25-32). Barcelona.
  • Klinck, S., Clements-Cortés, A., & Black, S.R. (2021). Music therapy techniques in end-of-life care. In A. Clements-Cortés & J. Yip (Eds.). Relationship completion in palliative care music therapy (pp. 33-42). Barcelona.
    Clements-Cortés, A., Black, S.R., Yip, J., Pranjic, M., Schreck, B., & Rossetti, A. (2021). Music therapy: Evidence and potential for relationship completion. In. A. Clements-Cortés & J. Yip, (Eds.). Relationship completion in palliative care music therapy (pp. 43-51). Barcelona.
  • Clements-Cortés, A., & Yip, J. (2021). The Bonny method of guided imagery and music: Evidence and potential for relationship completion. In A. Clements-Cortés & J. Yip. (Eds.). Relationship completion in palliative care music therapy (pp. 53-65). Barcelona.
  • Klinck, S., & Clements-Cortés, A. (2021). Introducing relationship completion and key considerations in adult palliative care. In A. Clements-Cortés & J. Yip, J. (Eds.). Relationship completion in palliative care music therapy (pp. 97-104). Barcelona.
  • Klinck, S., & Clements-Cortés,  A. (2021). Guidelines for using music for medical assistance in dying, funeral planning, and relationship completion and bereavement. In A. Clements-Cortés & J. Yip (Eds.). Relationship completion in palliative care music therapy (pp. 213-229). Barcelona.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2021). Music and death. In B. Thompson & K. Olsen (Eds.). The Science and Psychology of Music: From Beethoven at the Office to Beyonce at the Gym. (pp. 177-183). Greenwood: ABC-CLIO.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. & Wright, R. (2020). Singing in palliative care, oncology and bereavement music therapy. In. R. Heydon, D. Faincourt & A. Cohen (Ed.), The Routledge companion to interdisciplinary studies in signing, Volume III, Wellbeing (pp. 170-184). New York: Routledge. doi.org/10.4324/9781315162546
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2019). Bereavement, grief and loss at end-of-life. In D. Grocke (Ed.), Guided imagery and music: The Bonny method and beyond 2nd Edition (pp. 245-258). Dallas, TX: Barcelona.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2019). Understanding the continuum of music experiences for people with dementia. In A. Baird, S. Garrido and J. Tamplin (Eds.), Music and Dementia: From Cognition to Therapy (pp. 5-23). New York: Oxford.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2017). The role of pop music and pop singers in the construction of a singer’s identity in three early adolescent females. In J. Ourbourne (Ed.).  Writing Music: A Bedford Spotlight Reader. (pp. 286-301). Bedford/St. Martin’s/Macmillan Learning: Atlanta: GA.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2016). The use of musical autobiographies in sharing professional identity. In. A. Peterkin & P. Brett-MacLean (Eds.), Keeping Reflection Fresh: A guide for clinical educators. (pp. 137-140). Kent, OH: Kent State University Press.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. & Tung, S. (2015). Tree of Life in C. Lee and S. Punn (Eds.). Song Resources for Music Therapists. (pp. 95-99). Dallas, TX: Barcelona.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Arousal/Emotion. In W. F. Thompson (Ed.), Music in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. (Vol #1, pp. 76-80) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Background music. In W. F. Thompson (Ed.), Music in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. (Vol #1, pp. 119-122) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Death. In W. F. Thompson (Ed.), Music in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. (Vol #1, pp. 319-323) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Pain. In W. F. Thompson (Ed.), Music in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. (Vol #2, pp. 835-837) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Self-esteem. In W. F. Thompson (Ed.), Music in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. (Vol #2, pp. 994-997) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Singing, psychology of. In W. F. Thompson (Ed.), Music in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. (Vol #2, pp. 1009-1011) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Sleep. In W. F. Thompson (Ed.), Music in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. (Vol #2, pp. 1011-1014) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Special needs. In W. F. Thompson (Ed.), Music in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. (Vol #2, pp. 1050-1053) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Spirituals. In W. F. Thompson (Ed.), Music in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. (Vol #2, pp. 1058-1063) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). World music. In W. F. Thompson (Ed.), Music in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. (Vol #2, pp. 1198-1203) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Bartel, L, & Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Dying Healthy: Music in places of palliative care, InG. J. Andrews, P. Kingsbury, & R. A. Kearns, (Eds.). Soundscapes of Wellbeing in Popular Music. Burlington, VT: Ashgate. http://www.ashgate.com/isbn/9781409443599.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Adultos en Cuidados Paliativos y Hospicio. In J. Allen (Ed.). Guia Para la Practica de la Musicoterapia con Adultos Bajo Atencion Medico. New Braunfels, TX: Barcelona.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2013). Music as medicine for interdisciplinary team self care and stress management in palliative care, In C. L. McLean (Ed.). Creative Arts in Humane Medicine, Edmonton, Alberta: Brush.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2013). Adults in palliative/hospice care, In J. Allen, (Ed.). Guidelines for Music Therapy Practice in Adult Medical Care (pp. 295-346). New Braunfels TX: Barcelona.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2010). Music and songwriting for closure at end-of-life. In C. McLean & R. Kelly (Eds.), Creative arts in interdisciplinary practice. Calgary, Alberta: Detselig/Temeron.

In Press Contributions to a Collective Work and Book Chapter

  • Clements-Cortés, A. (Nov, 2019). Music and death. In B. Thompson & K. Olsen (Eds.). The Science and Psychology of Music: From Beethoven at the Office to Beyonce at the Gym.

Published Conference Proceedings

  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2023). Telehealth music therapy: International and personal experiences and perceptions.  Proceedings of the 17th World Congress of Music Therapy, Vancouver, Canada, Music Therapy Today 18(1), pp. 147-148.
  • Clements-Cortés, A., Mondanaro, J., Schmid, W., & Tsiris, G. (2023). Music therapy in end-of-life care: Reconsidering relational and community perspectives.  Proceedings of the 17th World Congress of Music Therapy, Vancouver, Canada. Music Therapy Today 18(1), pp. 172-173 
  • Clements-Cortés, A., Bates, D. & Trondalen, G. (2023). Reflecting on ethical issues in music therapy. Proceedings of the 17th World Congress of Music Therapy Vancouver, Canada. Music Therapy Today 18(1), pp. 141-142. 
  • Clements-Cortés, A., Pranjić, M., Mercadal-Brotons, M., Fuller, A., Kelly, L., Knott, D., & Selvarajah, I. (2023). Practices and innovations in telehealth music therapy. Proceedings of the 17th World Congress of Music Therapy, Vancouver, Canada.  Music Therapy Today 18(1), pp. 197-198.
  • Clements-Cortés, A., Pascoe, H., Dolan, K. & Nan, F. (2023).  An explanatory sequential inquiry in music therapy for performance anxiety. Proceedings of the 17th World Congress of Music Therapy, Vancouver, Canada. Music Therapy Today 18(1), pp. 193-194.
  • Clements-Cortés, A., Maggiori, M., Mercadal-Brotons, M., Mori-inoue, S., Ramesh, B., Swanson, A., & Kavaliova-Moussi, A. (2023). Highlights of the World Federation of Music Therapy council. Proceedings of the 17th World Congress of Music Therapy, Vancouver, Canada. Music Therapy Today 18(1), pp. 195-196.
  • Klinck, S., Pringle, A., Clements-Cortés, A., Black, S.R., Pearson, C. & Heidian, J. (2023). Learning experiences in end-of-life contexts: Innovations and reflections from supervisors to students. Proceedings of the 17th World Congress of Music Therapy, Vancouver, Canada.  Music Therapy Today 18(1), pp. 137-138. 
  • Mercadal-Brotons, M., Hanser, S., Tomaino, C., Clements-Cortés, A., Ray, K., Dassa, A., Alcantara-Silva, T., & Moreira, S. (2023). Advocating for the recognition of music therapy in the context of dementia. Proceedings of the 17th World Congress of Music Therapy Vancouver, Canada. Music Therapy Today 18(1), pp. 412-413.
  • Wilhelm, L., Belgrave, M., Clark, I., Clements-Cortés, A., Lauw, E. (2023). Global perspectives on music therapy and elevating diverse older persons. Proceedings of the 17th World Congress of Music Therapy, Vancouver, Canada. Music Therapy Today 18(1), pp. 299-300.
  • Ruona, E.A. Campbell, E., Hynynen, J., Leandertz, M., Kantor, J., Spintge, R., Bosco, F., Katusic, A., Kocijan, N. M., Clements-Cortés, A., Mosabbir, A., Kalev, I. & Vinkel, I. (2022). Low frequency sound vibration: The state of the art and future directions of vibroacoustic therapy. 10th Nordic Music Therapy Conference, Helsinki, Finland, pp.13. http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-951-39-9552-2
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2022). Evidence based guidelines for relationship completion in palliative care music therapy. 10th Nordic Music Therapy Conference, Helsinki, Finland, pp. 4.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. & Mercadal-Brotons, M. (2022). Telehealth music therapy in dementia care. 10th Nordic Music Therapy Conference, Helsinki, Finland, pp. 5.
  • Mercadal-Brotons, M., Clements-Cortés, A., Swanson, A., McFerran, K., Stachyra, K., Heiderscheit, A., Tague, D., Sundar, S. & Chan, V. (2020). World Federation for Music Therapy: Advancing the profession of music therapy from a global perspective. In M.
  • Mercadal-Brotons & Annie Heiderscheit, (Eds.). Proceedings of the 16th World Congress of Music Therapy. Music Therapy Today 16(1), 118-119.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2020). Music therapists’ perceptions of vocal interventions in cancer and palliative care. In M. Mercadal-Brotons & Annie Heiderscheit, (Eds.). Proceedings of the 16th World Congress of Music Therapy. Music Therapy Today 16(1), 209-210.
    Clements-Cortés, A. (2020). Concurrent triangulation mixed methods investigation on community music experiences of chamber music for older adults. Proceedings of the 16th World Congress of Music Therapy. Music Therapy Today 16(1), 213-214.
    Hanser, S., Mercadal-Brotons, M., Clements-Cortés, A., Ray, K. & Dassa, A. (2020). New directions for music therapy for dementia. Proceedings of the 16th World Congress of Music Therapy. Music Therapy Today 16(1), 232-233.
    Clements-Cortés, A. (2020). Medical Assistance in Dying: Challenges, considerations and implications for music therapists. Proceedings of the 16th World Congress of Music Therapy. Music Therapy Today 16(1), 260-261.Clements-Cortés, A. & Mercadal-Brotons, M. (2017). Moving forward & inspiring the new generation of music therapists. In M. Mercadal-Brotons & A. Clements-Cortés, (Eds.). Proceedings of the 15 World Congress of Music Therapy. Special Issue of Music Therapy Today 13(1), 32-33,  Retrieved from http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info
  • Behrens, G., Clements-Cortés, A., Gadberry, A., Kavalionova-Moussi, A., Milford, J., Heiderscheit, A., Brault, A., Mercadal-Brotons, M., & Zanini, C.  (2017). Networking with the WFMT: The metaphor of a spin-drum. In M. Mercadal-Brotons & A. Clements-Cortés, (Eds.). Proceedings of the 15 World Congress of Music Therapy. Special Issue of Music Therapy Today 13(1), 207-208, Retrieved from http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2017). Voices of the dying and emerging themes in palliative care music therapy. In M. Mercadal-Brotons & A. Clements-Cortés, (Eds.). Proceedings of the 15 World Congress of Music Therapy. Special Issue of Music Therapy Today 13(1), 213-214, Retrieved from http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info
  • Clements-Cortés, A. Ahonen, H., Evans, M, Freedman, M., & Bartel, L. (2017). Short-term effects of rhythmic sensory stimulation and Alzheimer’s disease.
    In M. Mercadal-Brotons & A. Clements-Cortés, (Eds.). Proceedings of the 15 World Congress of Music Therapy. Special Issue of Music Therapy Today 13(1), 215-216, Retrieved from http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info
  • Loewy, J., Spintge, R., Clements-Cortés, A., Baumann, E., & Heiderschiet, A.  (2017). Music and medicine: Interdisciplinary trends in research.  In M. Mercadal-Brotons & A. Clements-Cortés, (Eds.). Proceedings of the 15 World Congress of Music Therapy. Special Issue of Music Therapy Today 13(1), 245-246, Retrieved from http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info
  • Okazaki-Sakaue, K., Stachyra, K., &  Clements-Cortés, A,  (2017). Global equivalency certificate for music therapists: Part II: Professional identity and competencies. In M. Mercadal-Brotons & A. Clements-Cortés, (Eds.). Proceedings of the 15 World Congress of Music Therapy. Special Issue of Music Therapy Today 13(1), 487-488, Retrieved from http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2016). Overview of palliative care music therapy: Interventions, goals, emerging themes and relationship completion. 2016 Asian Music Therapy Congress  Proceedings, 52-59.
  • Baker, F., Robb, S., Clements-Cortés, A, Silverman, M., Krüger, V., Short, H., & Murphy, K. (2016) Songwriting: research, theory, methods, and practice, Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 25:sup1, 86, DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2016.1180077
  • Clements-Cortés, A, Ahonen, H., Freedman, M. & Bartel, L. (2016) Rhythmic sensory stimulation and Alzheimer’s disease, Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 25:sup1, 17,  DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2016.1179893
  • Clements-Cortés, A., Gadberry, A., Heiderscheit, A., Mercadol-Brotons, M. & Kavaliova-Moussi, A. (2016) Highlights of the World Federation of Music Therapy 2014–2017 council, Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 25:sup1, 87, DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2016.1180079
  • Clements-Cortes, A., Kern, P., Behrens, G. A., Mercadal-Brotons, M., Stegemann, T., Register, D. (2014). Diversity in education: Music therapy training in various modalities. In J. Fachner, P. Kern, & G. Tucek (Eds.). Proceedings of the 14th World Congress of Music Therapy. Special issue of Music Therapy Today 10(1), 242-243. Retrieved from http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Singing and Wellness: Buddy’s Glee Club Phase Two Study.  In J. Fachner, P. Kern, & G. Tucek (Eds.). Proceedings of the 14th World Congress of Music Therapy. Special issue of Music Therapy Today 10(1), Retrieved from http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Generating Rhythm: Music Therapy in Parkinson’s Care.  In J. Fachner, P. Kern, & G. Tucek (Eds.). Proceedings of the 14th World Congress of Music Therapy. Special issue of Music Therapy Today 10(1), Retrieved from http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Canadian Glee: Multi-Phase Studies on Singing with Older Adults. In J. Fachner, P. Kern, & G. Tucek (Eds.). Proceedings of the 14th World Congress of Music Therapy. Special issue of Music Therapy Today 10(1), Retrieved from
     http://musictherapytoday.wfmt.info
  • Clements-Cortes, A., Wright, R. Shum, C. (2014). Getting Down with EMTs: Electronic Music Technology and Music Therapy/Explorons la TME: Technologie de la Musique Électronique et la musicothérapie. Canadian Association for Music Therapy 40th Anniversary Conference, June 23-24, 2014,Toronto, Ontario.
    Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Buddy’s Glee Club, Phase Two: Singing and Wellness. Canadian Association for Music Therapy 40th Anniversary Conference, June 23-24, 2014, Toronto, Ontario.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2013). Generating Rhythm: Music Therapy in Parkinson’s Care. Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, 3, 182-183.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2013). Keeping Momentum Going: Buddy’s Glee Club Phase Two.Proceedings of the 5th Annual AIRS Conference, Aug 11-13, 2013, Toronto, Ontario.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2012). “Buddy’s Glee Club”: Singing for health and wellness. Proceedings of the 4th Annual AIRS Conference, Aug 22-24, 2012, Charlottetown, PEI.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2012). “Buddy’s Glee Club”: A research study focusing on singing for health and wellness. Proceedings of the 38th Annual CAMT Music Therapy Conference, May 3-5, 2012, Montreal, Quebec.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2012). Music Therapy in Antigua and Barbuda: Harmonizing Caribbean and Canadian Culture. Proceedings of the 38th Annual CAMT Music Therapy Conference, May 3-5, 2012, Montreal, Quebec.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2011). Episodes of relationship completion through song in palliative care. Proceedings of the 13th WFMT World Congress of Music Therapy, July 5-9, 2011, Seoul, Korea.
  • Clements-Cotes, A. (2010). Portraits of Music Therapy in Facilitating Relationship Completionat the End-of-Life. Proceedings of the 8th Annual European Music therapy Congress, May 5-9, 2010, Cadiz, Spain.

Articles in Professional or Cultural Journals Without Review Committee

  • Bell, S. & Clements-Cortés, A. (2022). Legacy work: Life is a song, sing it! Relationships and sonic narratives. Canadian Music Educator’s Journal, 63(3), 54-56.
  • Pascoe, H. & Clements-Cortés, A. (2021). Music matters: How music therapists across Canada responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. Canadian Music Educator’s Journal, 62(4), 57-61.
    Clements-Cortés, A &.Yu, T. (2021). The mental health benefits of improvisational music therapy for young adults. Canadian Music Educator’s Journal, 62(3), 30-33.
  • Clements-Cortés, A (2020). The impact of COVID-19 on children and educators. Canadian Music Educator’s Journal, 62(2), 50-51.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. & Pascoe, H. (2020). Community music for promoting youth mental health. Canadian Music Educator’s Journal, 61(3), 36-40.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. & Pascoe, H. (2020). Music therapy implications and considerations for individuals with visual impairments Canadian Music Educator’s Journal, 61(2), 33-36.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2019). Connecting generations through Intergenerational programs and Music. Canadian Music Educator’s Journal, 60(4), 31-33.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2019). Vibroacoustic therapy for persons living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Canadian Music Educator’s Journal, 60(3), 24-26.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2019). A social prescription for music please. Canadian Music Educator’s Journal, 60(2), 31-33.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. & Haire, C. (2019). A snapshot of music therapy to support stroke recovery. Canadian Music Educator’s Journal, 60(1), 28-30.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2018). “Artful Wellness”: Chamber Music Experiences for Older Adults. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 59(4), 24-27.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2018). Snapshot: Music Therapy for Adolescents and Young Adults with Substance Use Disorder. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 59(3), 42-44.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. & Chow, S. (2018). Enhancing self-esteem in the music classroom. Canadian  Music Educators Journal, 59(2), 23-26.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. & Yip, J. (2018). Benefits of community music experiences for persons along the Autism spectrum. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 59(1), 34-37.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. & Taeyoung Kim, C. (2017). Music for a better night’s sleep. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 58(4), 33-35.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. & Fleetwood, L. (2017).  Community music therapy. La musicothérapie au sein de la communauté. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 58(3), 37-39.
  • Clements-Cortés, A.  (2017). Brian Schreck and the preliminary effects of music therapy cardiography. Canadian Music Educators Journal,58(2), 34-36.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2016). Music therapy implications: The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Canadian Music Educators Journal,58(1), 39-41.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. & Duane, S. (2016). Music as a healthcare intervention for refractory Epilepsy. La musique parmi les soins de santé de l’épilepsie réfractaire. Canadian Music Educators Journal,57(4), 36-39.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. & Vuong, V. (2016). The potential of music for persons with Parkinson’s disease. Le potentiel de la musique pour les individus atteints de la maladie de Parkinson.Canadian Music Educators Journal,57(3), 34-36.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2015). The symphonies of death: Music at the end-of-life. Les Symphonies de décès: Musique à la fin de vie. Canadian Music Educators Journal,57(2), 54-56
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2015). Tune into good sleep with music. Canadian Music Educators Journal,57(1), 47-49.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2015). Growing global awareness of music therapy. Canadian Music Educators Journal,56(4), 43-44.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2015). 40 years of palliative care music therapy at McGill University: The 20th International congress on palliative care. Ensemble, 41(1), 11.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2015). Music therapy with premature infants in the NICU. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 56(3), 31-32.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2015). Hitting high notes: Music therapy with Adolescents. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 56(2), 31-34.
  • Clements-Cortés, A. (2015). Look to the rainbow. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 56(2),  13.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Music Prescriptions: How IAMM is Raising the Bar on Disseminating and Nurturing Research in Music and Medicine. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 56(1), 40-41.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Neuroscience based therapy: Overview of the first Neurologic  music therapy training in Canada. Ensemble, 40(2), 7-9.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). There’s an APP for That! Canadian Music Educators Journal, 55(4), 35-37.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). MaHRC: Synergy and Collaboration to Promote a Healthy World through Music. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 55(3), 41-42.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2014). Getting A Grip on Vocal Disorders, Ensemble, 40(1), 13-16.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2013). Vocal disorder, injuries, and conditions: Considerations for Music Education. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 55(2), 35-37.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2013). Vocal Psychotherapy: Connecting to the Self via the Voice. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 55(1), 39-41
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2013). High-tech therapy: Music technology in music therapy. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 54(4), 37-39.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2013). A reflection on being a music therapist in intimate spaces Ensemble, Winter, 12
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2013). HealthRHYTHMS: Adolescent drum protocol project with at-risk students. Canadian Music Educators Journal,54(3), 54-57.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2012). The pacifier activated lullaby device. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 54(2), 55-57.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2012). Neurologic Music Therapy: Music to influence and potentially change the brain. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 54(1), 37-39.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2012). Can music be used to help a person who stutters? Canadian Music Educators Journal, 53(4), 45-48.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2012). Designing an Inclusive Music Classroom for Students with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 53(3), 35-37.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2011). Music Therapy in Medicine Initiative in Windsor Ontario Canadian Music Educators Journal, 53(2), 43-44.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2011). Why Do I Like that Song on the Radio? Canadian Music Educators Journal, 52(4), 46-48.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2011). Music to reduce stress. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 52(3), 39-40.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2011). Book Review: Creative Arts in Interdisciplinary Practice, Inquiries for Hope and Change. Room 217 Newsletter,
    from Web site: http://www.room217.ca/newsletter/
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2011). Supervision basics. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 52(2), 45-47.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2010). Episodes of relationship completion. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 51(4), 51-53.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2010). Music that leads to healing. Canadian Music Educators Journal, 51(3), 52-53.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2009). Music and healing: the top ten questions music educators might ask? Canadian Music Educators Journal, 51(2), 50-51.
  • Clements-Cortes, A. (2005). The use of music in facilitating emotional expression in the terminally ill.  Room  217 Newsletter,
    from Web site:  http://www.room217.ca/newsletter/
  • Clements, A. (2002). Music helped woman face her terminal illness and find peace. Hospital News, April 2002, p.14.

Technical Reports

  • Black, S., Pringle, A.; Rippin Bilger, K., Li, M., Bartel, L., Chang, K., Clements-Cortés, A., Jessop, M., Kurta, T. & Lam, J. (2020). Canadian Association of Music Therapists Practice Guidelines for Medical Assistance in Dying. https://www.musictherapy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/CAMT-Practice-Guidelines- June-2020.pdf
  • Clements-Cortés A. (2017). World Federation of Music Therapy, Annual Report. http://www.wfmt.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2017-WFMT-Annual-Report.pdf
  • Clements-Cortés A. (2017). World Federation of Music Therapy, Strategic Planning Report. http://www.wfmt.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2017-Strategic-Planning-Report-FINAL.pdf
  • Clements-Cortés A. (2016). World Federation of Music Therapy, Annual Report.http://www.wfmt.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2016-WFMT-Annual-Report_FINAL.pdf
  • Clements-Cortés A. (2015). World Federation of Music Therapy, Annual Report. http://www.wfmt.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2015-WFMT-Annual-Report_FINAL.pdf
  • Clements-Cortes, A., Pearson, C., & Chang, K. (2015). Creating Effective Music Listening Opportunities. Toronto, Ontario: Baycrest, http://www.baycrest.org/wp-content/uploads/Creating-Effective-Listening-Opportunities.pdf
  • Clements-Cortes, A. & Bartel, L. (2012). The Tenori-On In Music Therapy: A Music Therapists Guide, Yamaha Canada.