SAMA is an interdisciplinary alliance that promotes our mutual interests in the intentional use and transformative power of sound and music throughout the full spectrum of life cycles.
SAMA affirms the diversity of disciplines that utilize sound and music and advocates its use in health, education, research, technology, science, and the holistic arts.
SAMA advances harmonious collegial relationships, ethical behaviors, and multi-disciplinary competencies.
SAMA promotes the professional development and welfare of its members.
SAMA upholds a code of ethics applicable to its membership.
SAMA recognizes reputable and responsible sound and music disciplines, educational programs, practitioners, and products.
SAMA affirms the value of both qualitative and quantitative research.
SAMA serves its members, the public, institutions, employers, and policy makers through its support of excellence in education, practice and research.
SAMA develops educational objectives, programs, curricula and/or continuing education events, in support of our 501(c) 6 status, to provide learning opportunities for those working with music and sound.
SAMA acknowledges the timeless bond between sound and life, and honors the indigenous, traditional, historic, scientific and aesthetic wisdom from which sound and music methods, practices, and knowledge evolve.