Local Associations

Seventeen local associations around the state help teachers get to know colleagues in their own neighborhoods. These groups offer support, opportunities for professional growth, and additional programs for students. Find one near you!

Association President

Alexandria Music Teachers Association

Annette Helder
helderta@gctel.net

Arrowhead Music Teachers Association

Dr. Kate Lanzer 
katelanzer@gmail.com

Central Minnesota Music Teachers Association

Lois Sizer
sizerstudio@hotmail.com

East Central Keyboard Association

Jennifer Krinke
jkrinke@pinecity.k12.mn.us

Lakes Area Independent
Music Teachers Association

Anne Jorgenson
awaldum@arvig.net

Minneapolis Music Teachers Forum
www.mmtforum.org

David Holland
hollandpiano@yahoo.com

Minnesota River Valley
Music Teachers Association

Eloise Leimer (interim President) 
ellie@musicmastersofchanhassen.com

Minnesota Valley Music Teachers Assn, Mankato
www.mvmta.com

Myrna Eppeland, NCTM 
myrnaeppeland@hotmail.com

North Country Music Teachers Association

Margaret Maxwell
mmaxwell@paulbunyan.net

Northwest Suburban
Music Teachers Association

Marcia Vahl, NCTM 
q88keys@gmail.com

Rochester Area Keyboard Club
www.keyboardclub.org

Cindy Breederland, NCTM 
breederland4@frontier.com

St. Paul Piano Teachers Association
www.sppta.org

Monica Allen, NCTM 
monicakayallen@hotmail.com

Sioux Valley Music Teachers Association

Connie Jacobs
jacobs@newulmtel.net

South Suburban Music Teachers Association
www.ssmta.webs.com

Stacy Julson
dsjulson@gmail.com

Southwest Minneapolis
Music Teachers Association

Dr. Sharon Follingstad
sfollingstaddmus@aol.com

Southwest Minnesota
Music Teachers Association

Rennae Petersen, NCTM 
rennaepetersen@charter.net

West Suburban Music Teachers Association

Siri Caltvedt, NCTM 
siri@visitVMA.com

Willmar Music Teachers Association

Megan Gilles
gillesmusicstudio@gmail.com