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to the Minnesota Music Teachers Association
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Minnesota Music Teachers Association,
founded in 1901, is a professional non-profit
educational organization and is affiliated with
Music Teachers National Association, founded in
1876.
Our mission is to advance the
profession of music teaching through education,
certification, networking, and advocacy. For more
information, click here…
For a map to the MMTA Office, click here...
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| 2008 MMTA Convention |
The 2008 MMTA Convention will soon be here! Join us as Mystic Lake Casino Hotel on
June 9-10, 2008.
For information about the convention, click here...
To view the 2008 Convention Brochure, click here...
To view the 2008 Convention Schedule, click here...
To register online/pay securely online with Visa or Mastercard, click here...
To view a printable 2008 Convention registration form, click here...
Volunteer to be a Doorkeeper or Presider - click here... |
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| May Piano and Keyboard Skills Exams at the Univ. of MN |
The May comprehensive piano and keyboard skills exams at the University of Minnesota will be on May 17, 2008. Registration deadline for this exam is April 11, 2008. Please mark your calendars accordingly.
For more information about MMTA Exams, click here... |
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| MMTA Volunteer of the Year |
Now Accepting Your Nominations for the Volunteer of the Year
The MMTA Volunteer of the Year could be that member who has cheerfully and generously served on countless committees, boards or served as chairperson with dedication. It could be that person who provides support and encouragement to individual members and is dedicated to providing students with the very best musical experiences possible. Your candidate could be an enthusiastic person who is very active in his/her local organization who helps to develop opportunities for professional growth for Local and MMTA members. The Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented at the 2008 Convention.
Thank you for taking the time to consider who would be deserving of the award. Volunteerism is the life-blood of our organization; it makes important contributions both economically and socially.
Print and complete the nomination form by April 1, and send by regular mail or e-mail to Judy Sherman. For a copy of the nomination form, click here... |
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| MMTA Student of the Year |
Do you teach or know a high school senior who has worked extremely hard this school year? Nominate him or her for the MMTA Student of the Year award. This award is presented annually at the MMTA Convention in June.
The Minnesota Music Teachers Association Foundation sponsors this annual award of $500 that goes to a music student who is a senior in high school. The student must currently be studying with and nominated by his or her music teacher. The award is given to honor a student who has a strong record of:
• service to his or her community through music
• participation in musical ensembles
• skill as a performer and as a creative musician
Application deadline is May 1, 2008. To view/print a nomination form, click here.. |
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| Interested in Membership? Ready to Renew Your Membership? |
MMTA is affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), an organization which offers exciting opportunities and ongoing support to its memers. MMTA members belong to both MTNA and MMTA, connecting them to an entire nation of music teachers!
To learn more about MTNA, go to www.mtna.org.
For information on Membership Categories, click here...
To become a member of MTNA/MMTA, click here...
Renewing your membership? Visit www.mtna.org and click on "Membership".
High School student? To join MMTA, click here... |
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| Links to Colleagues, Patron Members and Advertisers |
MMTA now has a web page dedicated to companies and individuals who provide service and support to MTNA and MMTA, and to their members. Follow the links to learn more about each company and/or individual so we all may offer mutual growth and support.
To view the links, click here...
To request information about MMTA; placing a reciprocal link on the links page; and/or becoming a patrom member or advertiser, contact us at mmta@mnmusicteachers.com |
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| Teachers: Register Your Students Online for 2007-2008 Sightplaying and Theory Exams! |
To register your student(s) online, click here...
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| MMTA Materials Store Online |
The MMTA online store offers product desciptions; a shopping cart that allows for additions and deletions as you shop; and, best of all, the ability to safely and securely pay for your purchase ONLINE with your Visa or Mastercard.
To learn about MMTA Materials, click here...
To visit the store and/or to order products, click here...
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MMTA International Study Tour
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Bi-annually, MMTA offers a study tour abroad, hosted by MMTA members. It is a time to learn about and see first-hand the roots of musical experience.
For a MMTA Study Tour brochure, click here... |
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MMTA Foundation Awards
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With the financial support of the Minnesota Music Teachers Association Foundation, MMTA gave almost $15,000 in awards to 425 students during the 2005-2006 school year. The Foundation, a separately incorparated tax exempt 510(c3) charitable organization, also provides professional development grants for teachers, as well as District/Local Associations.
Read more about the MMTA Foundation
Read about the Student of the Year Award winners
Read about the 2006 Professional Development Grant Recipients
For a Professional Development Grant application, click here...
For a District/Local Association Grant application, click here...
For a Student of the Year Award application, click here...
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| The Minnesota International e-Competition and MMTA |
From the Artistic Director of the Minnesota International Piano-e-Competition
With three very successful competitions under our belt, the Minnesota International Piano-e-Competition is presenting a different kind of event in July 2008. Designed especially for children ages 17 and under, the e-Piano Junior Competition will bring wonderful young talents from around the world to Minnesota.
Competition can provide an inspiring and educational experience for the contestants. Listening to the performances of a competition is equally enlightening. Our audiences will be exposed to a wide variety of styles and interpretations. This can be a truly formative experience for aspiring pianists, teachers and music lovers.
As part of our emphasis on the educational aspect of the competition, we have made all performances of the e-Piano Junior Competition free of charge. We are also collaborating with the Minnesota Music Teachers Association in producing the e-Piano Junior Festival 2008 – an educational experience created especially for the young pianists of Minnesota. The e-Piano Junior Festival will include master classes given by the members of the e-Piano Junior International Jury members, opportunities to perform, lectures, presentations and panel discussions.
Alexander Braginsky
To read more about the e-Competition, click here..., or go to www.ecompetition.org
For an application, click here... (Note: Application deadline has been extended to May 1, 2008.)
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