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2025第四屆ISMHP「音樂與健康促進」國際研討會
音樂藝術、科技與健康的跨領域交流

2025 4th International Symposium on Music and Health Promotion

Cross-disciplinary Collaboration in Musical Arts, Technology, and Health

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

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Bloomberg Distinguished
Professor

Dr. Kris Chesky

Peabody Institute

with

School of Medicine

Johns Hopkins University
(U.S.A.)

Professor Kris Chesky , a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University, is a seasoned trumpet player dedicated to researching musicians' health issues. He designed the first graduate program in performing arts health in the U.S. and has actively promoted awareness of health issues in music education. Collaborating with the Texas Education Agency, he has helped to develop policies that integrate health knowledge into music education, providing health support for musicians.

The Bloomberg Distinguished Professorship, funded by Michael Bloomberg, is a program at Johns Hopkins University that appoints professors in at least two disciplines to foster interdisciplinary research and address complex problems.

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Assistant Professor
Director of NUS Centre for Music and Health

Dr. Kat Agres

Dr. Kat Agres, Assistant Professor at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music at NUS and founding director of the Centre for Music and Health, specializes in music cognition and health interventions. Previously a research scientist at A*STAR, where she established the Music Cognition Group, she holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Cornell. Her internationally funded research spans music and health, and she actively performs as a cellist in Singapore.

Yong Siew Toh

Conservatory of Music

National University of Singapore
(Singapore)

Professor
 

Dr. Yu-Huei Su

Research Center for Music, Technology and Health, EECS

National Tsing Hua University
(Taiwan)

Professor Yu-Huei Su, a music education professor at National Tsing Hua University, specializes in music and health, sociology of music, and music technology. She directs the Research Center for Music, Technology and Health and leads programs on "Music Technology and Health" and "Interdisciplinary Talent Development for Elderly Health and Welfare." Her research focuses on music performance anxiety, health education for music students, and therapeutic applications of music technology, emphasizing innovative approaches in music education, e-learning, and health-related settings.

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Scientific Staff

Dr. Matt McCrary

Dr. Matt McCrary is a scientist at the Institute of Human Genetics, Hannover Medical School, and an Honorary Lecturer at the University of New South Wales, Australia. His expertise lies in music physiology, performing arts medicine, and public health. His research focuses on the applications of music and exercise in the prevention of non-communicable diseases and in cancer recovery. He actively participates in the Performing Arts Medicine Association and has received multiple grants​.

Institute for Human Genetics

Hannover Medical School
(Germany)

Our Goal

  The 4th International Symposium on Music and Health Promotion (ISMHP) will be held in Taiwan in 2025, focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration in “Music and Health Promotion.” This symposium will feature renowned scholars from Europe, the Americas, and Asia, including experts in music physiology, music psychology, music therapy, performing arts medicine, music technology, and health. They will jointly explore the potential of music in health promotion and medical applications. Through a deep integration of theory and practice, the symposium will offer professionals interested in music medicine, music therapy, music technology, and health promotion a valuable opportunity for academic exchange.

  Since its inception in 2010, this symposium series has attracted numerous top international experts, including Dr. Eckart Altenmüller from the Musician’s Medicine Research Center in Hannover, Germany; Dr. John Chong from McMaster University in Canada; and Dr. Bronwen Ackermann from the University of Sydney in Australia. Originally scheduled for 2022, the 4th symposium was postponed to 2025 due to the pandemic. This year’s symposium will feature international scholars such as Dr. Kris Chesky, a distinguished professor from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Kat Agres from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music at the National University of Singapore, and Dr. Matt McCrary from Hannover Medical School in Germany. They are renowned experts in areas such as performing arts health, music perception and cognition, and music physiology.

  The symposium will feature keynote speeches and a call for poster presentations to encourage innovative developments in cross-disciplinary research on music and health. Additionally, to foster an atmosphere of interdisciplinary collaboration, a symposium gala concert by the Asian Doctors Orchestra and the Physician's Chamber Orchestra of Taiwan will be held on the evening of the symposium's final day, showcasing the synergistic effects of music and health care.

  The 2025 ISMHP will serve not only as a platform for the exchange of academic knowledge but also as a crucial space for professionals from different fields to explore the role of music in health promotion. It is hoped that this symposium will bring new insights to the field of music medicine and advance cross-disciplinary collaboration in music and health, jointly enhancing the future of holistic health.

Committee

Organization of Committee

Organized by

Research Center for Music, Technology and Health, College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)

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Co-organized by

  • School of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University

  • The academic units within NTHU: Department of Kinesiology, Interdisciplinary Program of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Medical Science

  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University

  • College of Health Sciences, Kaohsiung Medical University

  • Healthy Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University

  • Professional Education Center of Holistic Care in Aging, Fooyin University

  • College of Music, National Taiwan Normal University

  • Department of Biomedical Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University

  • Puli Christian Hospital

  • Taiwan Association of Music Health Promotion

  • Physician's Chamber Orchestra of Taiwan

Tentative Agenda

【4th International Symposium of Music and Health Promotion,2025ISMHP】
Cross-disciplinary Collaboration in Musical Arts ,Technology, and Health
International Conference Hall, Macronix Building
https://nthupartner.wixsite.com/2025ismhp/en
2025 April 11 - April 12, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU),Taiwan

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Agenda

2025 ISMHP AI Ambitent Music Showcase— Call for AI Music Works

  The "2025 ISMHP AI Ambient Music Showcase" is an exciting event blending AI innovation and musical artistry, set to debut at the 4th International Symposium on Music and Health Promotion (ISMHP) in 2025. The showcase invites AI-generated ambient music creations, where artists utilize artificial intelligence to explore new forms and emotional expressions in music. From serene, gentle melodies to dynamic soundscapes, each piece is reimagined through AI technology. This event provides a global stage for creators, inviting musicians and tech enthusiasts alike to witness the captivating intersection of music and AI.

  The 40 selected works will be presented live at the AI Music Concert, highlighting the diversity of AI music creation. Each chosen piece reflects the creator’s unique vision of ambient music, offering listeners an immersive experience of AI creativity and the emotional power of music. The event will feature a special "2025 ISMHP AI Ambient Music Creation Award," honoring the top ten works with certificates of excellence in recognition of their outstanding creativity and artistic achievements.

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PROJECTS

Gala Concert

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亞洲醫師樂團 
Asian Doctor Orchestra

台灣醫聲室內樂團 
Physician's Chamber Orchestra of Taiwan

2025
4 / 12 Sat  18:00-19:30

International Conference Hall
Macronix Building
National Tsing Hua University

Location

​Location

International Conference Hall | Macronix Building
National Tsing Hua University
國立清華大學 旺宏館 國際會議廳

From Taoyuan International Airport to National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu City:

  • Taxi: The most convenient option for first-time visitors is to take a taxi directly to Hsinchu, which takes approximately 50 minutes.

  • High Speed Rail: Take the Airport Shuttle Bus or Airport MRT to "A18 Taoyuan HSR Station." From Taoyuan HSR Station, take the southbound High-Speed Rail to Hsinchu Station (about 20 minutes). At Hsinchu Station, transfer to a taxi to reach National Tsing Hua University (about 15 minutes).

  • Ri Hao Bus service (Route No. 1250): A direct bus from Taoyuan International Airport to Hsinchu Transfer Station, operating 24/7. Check the official website for fare and schedule: https://www.rihaobus.com/service.html. From Hsinchu Transfer Station, you can take a taxi or bus to reach the university.

High-Speed Rail:

Railway:

  • Disembark at Hsinchu HSR Station. Travel time from Taipei to Hsinchu is approximately 35 minutes.

  • Bus: From Exit 4 on the first floor, take the Kuo-Kuang Bus [182] (Beida Bridge <=> Hsinchu HSR Route) to the National Tsing Hua University stop.

  • Taxi: About 15 minutes from Hsinchu HSR Station to the university.

  • Disembark at Hsinchu Railway Station, then transfer by bus or taxi (about 10 minutes).

Intercity Bus:
Take an intercity bus from Taipei Bus Station (near Taipei Main Station) to Hsinchu. Several routes are available, with a travel time of approximately 80 minutes. Disembark at the National Tsing Hua University stop.


By Car：

From Central and Southern Taiwan (Northbound to NTHU):

  1. Take Exit 95A (Hsinchu Interchange), turn left onto Guangfu Road and drive straight to the Guangfu Main Gate of the university.

  2. Take Exit 95B (Hsinchu Science Park Interchange), turn left onto Section 2, Science Park Road, continue straight until you reach Xinan Road, then turn left and drive straight to enter via the South Gate.

From Northern Taiwan (Southbound to NTHU):

  1. Take Exit 95A (Gongdao 5th Road Interchange), keep right and exit onto Gongdao 5th Road. Continue straight to Jianzhong Road (near the CPC Oil Depot), turn left and follow Jianzhong Road to the end, then turn left onto Guangfu Road.

  2. After exiting Exit 95A, continue straight on Guangfu Road to the university’s main entrance. If missed, proceed to the next exit (Exit 95B), turn right onto Xinan Road, and enter through the South Gate.

※Route Map to the Main Campus of NationalTsing Hua University：

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Local Buses:

  • Route 1: Every 10-15 minutes

  • Route 2: Every hour

*Boarding location: Minzu Road, in front of Hsinchu Railway Station

*Alighting location: National Tsing Hua University stop

Venue Location and Parking Information：

  • After entering the Tsing Hua University campus, walk straight. To the right, next to a large grassy area, you’ll see a building with a cozy café atmosphere—that’s Wanghong Hall (the university library).

  • The red Ⓟ marks the parking area location.

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