2026 Music Has Power® Symposium & Awards
Music, Vibration, and Frequency:
How Sound and Music Affect Mental and Physical Health
Presented by the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF) in collaboration with the Advanced Science Research Center at The Graduate Center, CUNY.
November 9, 2026 | 12:00 pm-5:30 pm | CUNY Graduate Center, Concourse Level
Free and open to the public. Continuing Education Credits available for an additional fee.
We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Music Has Power® Symposium & Awards!
Hosted by the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function in collaboration with the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center and held at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York City, this year’s symposium will explore the relationship between music, vibration, frequency, and their effects on mental and physical health.
Join leading researchers, clinicians, music therapists, healthcare professionals, technologists, educators, and artists for an afternoon of thought-provoking presentations, panel discussions, student research, and networking. The day concludes with the Music Has Power® Awards Ceremony, celebrating individuals whose work is advancing the field of music and brain health.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, researcher, student, caregiver, musician, or simply someone who believes in the power of music, we hope you’ll join us.
Event Highlights
- Leading experts in neuroscience, music therapy, medicine, and technology
- Three interdisciplinary panel discussions
- Student Research Showcase (submission due by November 1)
- Networking with colleagues and innovators
- Music Has Power® Awards Ceremony
- Continuing Education Credits available (additional fee)
Click here for the event flyer. For more details, visit the main event page.