WSMTA STUDENT COMPETITIONS
2017 LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
An opportunity to meet with state and local leadership to share ideas and information about student and teacher opportunities and benefits available through WSMTA.
MUSIC ARTISTRY PROGRAM
(formerly ADJUDICATIONS)
The Music Artistry Program provides an opportunity for students to perform for a highly-respected visiting artist, to work one-on-one with them to improve your performance, and to receive written comments and a certificate.
BECOME A MEMBER
Washington State Music Teachers Association (WSMTA) is affiliated with Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).
In order to become a member of WSMTA, you must join through MTNA.
WSMTA INCLUDES INDEPENDENT MUSIC TEACHERS AND COLLEGIATE TEACHERS IN THE UNIVERSITY SETTING.
WSMTA TEACHERS ARE DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE LIVES OF ALMOST 28,000 YOUNG MUSICIANS.
EDUCATIONAL AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED REGULARLY FOR TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND THE PUBLIC.
NEWS and UPCOMING EVENTS
2017 LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
The 2017 WSMTA Leadership Seminar will take place on September 23-24, 2017 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Yakima from Saturday noon to Sunday noon.
This is a once-a-year opportunity for Chapter Presidents, District VPs, chairs of all our state programs, Education Board and Board of Directors to meet together to share important information about our state and local programs for both teachers and students as we begin a new year. This year our theme is Leading a Bold Path Forward. We will be exploring ways to fulfill WSMTA’s mission of promoting the art of music and advancing music knowledge at the state, local and personal level as we move forward into a new year of teaching.
The registration for Leadership Seminar is now closed.
OUTSTANDING ARTIST COMPETITION
This year’s competition will be held at Central Washington University in Ellensburg. Senior competitors, ages 15 – 18 and Junior competitors ages 11 – 14 will vie for monetary awards.
The competition was established in 2005 to provide an additional performance opportunity for talented pianists from Washington state. It runs concurrently with the MTNA Competition, but is not part of the MTNA Competition. The Outstanding Artist Competition (OAC) may serve as a positive initial step for students desiring to compete in the MTNA Performance Competition in future years.
Registrations were due by September 13, 2017. Contact jscffelts@comcast.net if you have questions or click here for more information.
2018 CONFERENCE
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Washington and Oregon are collaborating to bring you a joint state conference for 2018. The conference will be from June 20-23, 2018 in Vancouver WA at the Heathman Lodge.
There will be time slots available for presentations so please consider submitting a proposal.
2018 WSMTA/OMTA JOINT CONFERENCE
June 20-23, 2018 in Vancouver at the Heathman Lodge
Washington and Oregon are collaborating to bring you a joint state conference for 2018. The last joint venture was 1997 so after 20 years we are excited to be working together again!
Our guest artist will be Hans Boepple from Santa Clara University, California. He is Steinway International Artist and Master Teacher. As an extra treat we will be featuring up and coming stars of our Northwest: Charlie Albright, pianist; Kenji Bunch, violist/composer; and Monica Ohuchi, pianist.
UPCOMING MTNA CONFERENCE
In Lake Buena Vista, Florida
March 17–21
The MTNA National Conference, held annually, brings together the most representative cross-section of the MTNA membership. National competitions feature the outstanding performances of students in all instrument areas, as well as composition. Conferences include master classes, technology and informational sessions, pedagogy sessions, exhibit hall, evening concerts and much more. Members have an opportunity to participate by submitting proposals and papers for presentation.
UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES
For a full calendar, click here.
| September 23-24 | Fall Leadership Seminar, Hilton Garden Inn, Yakima (Karen Hollenback, Chair) |
| October 1 | Deadline for submitting articles for the November Clarion |
| October 14 | District I and II Combined Conference in Marysville |
| October 31 | Dues deadline for RENEWING members for participation in the Music Artistry Program (formerly Adjudications) |
| November 1 | Deadline for submitting articles for the November Clarion |
| November 1 | Chapter Music Artistry Program (formerly called Adjudications) Preliminary Report due (Stephanie White, Chair) |
| November 10-12 | MTNA Performance Competitions, CWU (Kathy Mortensen, Chair) |
| November 10-12 | WSMTA Outstanding Artist Competition, CWU (Cherie Felts, Chair) |