WSMTA UPcoming and recent eventS
LOIS WHITNER STUDY GRANT APPLICATIONS
Due date extended: May 20, 2025
The grant is open to music students currently in grades 7-11 who have studied a minimum of 4 years and whose teachers are members (of at least 12 months standing) of WSMTA. The applicant will be considered on a basis of financial need and musical commitment.
NEW OPPORTUNITY at the 2025 WSMTA CONFERENCE
Member Marketplace
At this year’s WSMTA conference, members are invited to participate in a Member Marketplace. Any member’s original creations will be welcome: books, music, a music app or other music resource, even crafts are encouraged!
2025 WSMTA CONFERENCE
June 28-30, 2025
Lower Columbia College • Longview, WA
Enjoy presentations, concerts, recitals, the Lesson with the Artist, and more!
Early bird registration ends May 15, 2025
Online registration ends June 10, 2025
WSMTA AT A GLANCE
important dates and announcements
MAP Deadlines
Final MAP report due:
May 1, 2025
Visiting artist expenses for MAP due: May 1, 2025
Chapter Reports and Officers List
Submit by:
June 30, 2025
June 28 -30, 2025
Early bird registration until May 15, 2025.
WSMTA CALENDAR
CLICK HERE for the complete WSMTA Calendar of Events
| May 1 | • Final MAP report due • Visiting Artist expenses due • Deadline for WSMTA Chapter of the Year award application |
| May 15 | • Deadline for Early Bird Registration for the 2025 WSMTA Conference at Lower Columbia College in Longview, WA |
| May 20 | • Deadline for Lois Whitner Study Grant application Click here to apply. |
| June 10 | • Last day for WSMTA conference online registration. After June 10, only at-the-door registration is available forthe WSMTA conference. |
| June 28 – 30 | • WSMTA Conference at Lower Columbia College in Longview, WA with guest artists: Artina McCain, piano, and Martin McCain, trombone |
| June 30 | • Chapter officer lists due • Chapter Presidents reports due |
WSMTA supporters
Tulalip Tribes support WSMTA programs with a generous grant in 2025.
WSMTA NOTICES
AVOIDING EMAIL SCAMS
- Check the “from” email address closely to make sure it is the trusted email address.
- Remember that WSMTA Leadership will never ask for money directly.
- Ignore suspicious requests and do not reply to such emails.
- Watch for either a lack of details or a sense of urgency.
- Consider contacting the person whose name was used in the scam.
RESOURCES FOR TEACHING ONLINE
Communications Coordinator Samantha Yeung has worked with WSMTA members to compile a list of online teaching resources. These include equipment recommendations, tips for setup, pedagogy changes, and advice to give your students and parents.
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