WSMTA UPcoming and recent events
PHISHING ALERT
Unfortunately, we have observed recent scamming email activity.
- Ignore suspicious requests and do not reply to such emails.
- 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, especially via Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, ApplePay etc.
- Watch for either a lack of details or a sense of urgency, which are very common in these scams.
- Consider contacting the person whose name was used in the scam (do not respond to the suspicious request).
LESSON WITH THE ARTIST
2025 WSMTA Conference
June 30, 2025 at 1:00 pm
The 2025 Conference Lesson with the Artist will be with Artina McCain, pianist and Martin McCain, bass trombone, The McCain Duo perform a fusion of classical, jazz and gospel music. If you have a student who is a solo or collaborative musician, please consider preparing them for this outstanding opportunity.
Registration is open and closes April 1.
MTNA 2025 NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Enjoy presentations, recitals, and masterclasses as well as the Exhibit Hall, showcases, and the MTNA Competitions. Arrive a day early to take advantage of the five Pedagogy Saturday tracks.
More about the MTNA National Conference in Minneapolis
2025 MTNA LOCAL ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to the Seattle Music Teachers Association
More about MTNA AwardsWSMTA AT A GLANCE
important dates and announcements
MAP deadlines
Last day for MAP events:
April 20, 2025
Final MAP report due:
May 1, 2025
Visiting artist expenses for MAP due: May 1, 2025
WSMTA Chapter of the Year Award
Application deadline:
May 1, 2025
Saturday, June 28, 2025
through
Monday June 30, 2025
Early bird registration until May 15, 2025.
WSMTA PRESIDENT
WSMTA CALENDAR
CLICK HERE for the complete WSMTA Calendar of Events
| February 1 | Young Composers Project submissions open (Frances Goei, NCTM, chair) Contact Frances Goei, YCP Chair |
| February 7 | Registration for the 2025 WSMTA Conference is open |
| February 17 | WSMTA office closed |
| February 25 | Young Composers Project submissions closes (Frances Goei, NCTM, chair) |
| March 5 | Deadline for submitting articles for the April/May Clarion (Samantha Yeung, Clarion Editor) Contact Samantha Yeung, Clarion Editor |
| March 16-20 | MTNA Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota MTNA conference website |
| March 28 | WSMTA office closed |
| April 1 | Deadline for 2025 WSMTA Conference Lesson with the Artist applications |
| April 20 | Last day for MAP events |
| April 22 | Deadline to report State Honors Recitalists |
WSMTA supporters
Tulalip Tribes support WSMTA programs with a generous grant in 2025.
WSMTA NOTICES
FRAUD PHISHING ALERT
WSMTA will not request you to purchase gift cards, send money, or contribute to anyone via email, phone or text. We have specific protocols in place for all financial transactions of any kind. Please mark any emails you receive in this manner as spam. Do not reply to the email or texts. If you have a question about the message, contact the person directly to check it out.
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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