MusicLink
MusicLink Foundation
The MusicLink program exists to help promising children in need get the chance to study music. Teachers are asked to reduce their fee by at least half to offer this opportunity to these students and the MusicLink Foundation supports the links with discounts on music and materials, assistance with getting practice instruments, and Summer Music Camp Scholarships.
Become a MusicLink Teacher
To volunteer as a MusicLink teacher, log onto the MusicLink website (www.musiclinkfoundation.org) and click on "How to Participate". Complete the "Teacher Volunteer Form".
MMTA offers its support by waiving program fees, giving a 50% discount on educational materials for the students, re-certification credit for MusicLink teachers, and a $10 discount on the 2010 Piano Exam package for all active MusicLink teachers.
To purchase MMTA materials for a MusicLink student, call the MMTA Office at 952-345-0629; order online at www.mnmusicteachers.com/store; or visit the MMTA Office Monday-Friday between the hours of 10am and 2pm.
Register a Student for MusicLink
To register an existing student in the MusicLink program, log onto the MusicLink website and complete the "MusicLink Registration Form". You can also print the MusicLink Registration Form and send it by mail to the MusicLink Chair.
To register a MusicLink student for an MMTA program:
- For mailed registrations - simply write your MusicLink Teacher ID number in the box on the form that asks for the fee amount for that program.
- State Piano Contest and Ensemble Festival online registration - enter your MusicLink Teacher ID number in the box provided.
- Sightplaying and Theory Exam online registration - contact the MMTA Office for more information.
More Information
For further information, contact the Minnesota MusicLink Chair:
Sue Wege
swege71@comcast.net
651-458-0143
Playathon
On February 11-12, 2012, Minnesota students will again be given the opportunity to show off their musical talents by participating in a MusicLink Playathon at the Mall of America. This is a fundraising event sponsored by MMTA & Schmitt Music to benefit the MusicLink Foundation. Last year's event was very successful in raising much-needed funds for the Foundation and also proved to be an exciting experience for students, teachers & parents. It really gave a convincing public face to the value of music education. Click on the links below to print out information and registration forms.
KIDS_HELPING_KIDS.pdf(102.62 KB)
PLAYATHON_REGISTRATION_FORM.pdf(71.89 KB)
PLEDGE_CARD-Playathon.pdf(60.97 KB)
Playathon FAQ.pdf(73.91 KB)
Ruth Stenson Award
The Minnesota MusicLink program will be offering a $1,000 scholarship award to a graduating MusicLink student this Spring in memory of Ruth Stenson, a long-time MusicLink teacher who passed away recently. Ruth embodied the spirit of the MusicLink teacher, reaching out to many children in her area to give them the chance to have lessons. She is sadly missed, but will live on in this award that will honor her memory and continue to help students realize their musical dreams.
Ruth_Stenson_MusicLink_Award.pdf(170.02 KB)
