The Minnesota Music Teachers
Association, founded in 1901, is a professional
non-profit educational organization and is affiliated
with the Music Teachers National Association,
founded in 1876. Our mission is to advance the
profession of music teaching through education,
certification, networking, and advocacy.
MMTA members are committed to
the highest standards of music teaching and are
dedicated to upholding and improving the standards
of all music education in Minnesota.
MMTA offers
- programs for students and teachers,
including contests and comprehensive examinations
for piano, voice and other instruments; composition
contests for both students and teachers; ensemble
festivals and other programs designed to nurture
and inspire the developing musician
- syllabi and teaching materials
that support students as they learn repertoire,
music history, theory and sightplaying skills
- publications, including a bi-monthly
newsletter, the annual calendar listing events
and program entry rules, and a directory of
members
- MMTA Convention, an annual
event that offers a rich variety of presentations
on pedagogy and performance and features guest
artists and concerts
- a mentoring program to help
new members become acquainted with programs
and procedures
- many opportunities for a teacher’s
own continuing education
- a network of local associations
throughout the state where members can meet
for collegiality and support
A member of MMTA also becomes
a member of Music Teachers National Association
(MTNA).
Founded in 1876, MTNA is a community
of committed music professionals which offers
to its members a variety of programs, services
and benefits, including:
- American Music Teacher, an
award-winning bi-monthly journal containing
features on various topics of importance to
the music teaching profession
- a national convention, held
annually, offering opportunities for education
and networking
- a national certification program,
providing a path to recognition and promotion
of the highest standards of music teaching
- a variety of financial services
not otherwise available to the independent teacher,
including health insurance and retirement savings
options
- a blanket music licensing agreement
with ASCAP
- a national job placement service
- a national performance and
composition competition for students
A new member need only be active
in teaching music to join MMTA. No one is required
to take a test on their music ability, but every
five years each certified member must show evidence
of continuing education.
MMTA staffs a central office located
on the lower level of the Schmitt Music store
at the Galleria in Edina. Feel free to drop by
during office hours (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays
through Fridays) to learn more about MMTA or to
browse or purchase MMTA teaching materials. (For a map to the MMTA Office, click here...)
MMTA Office
Edina Galleria
3200 W. 70th St.
Edina, MN 55435
mmta@mnmusicteachers.com
952-345-0629
|
