WASHINGTON STATE MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
Established in 1915 and affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association
PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS
These are national or statewide programs that provide: continuing education opportunities and support for teachers and chapter leadership; financial assistance for teachers and their students; and recognition to chapters and individuals for their contributions to WSMTA and their students.
PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS
These are national or statewide programs that provide opportunities for students: to participate in educational programs; to compete at state and national levels in various music disciplines; to be mentored by professional music teachers; receive financial assistance for study; and receive high school credits for their music studies with a nationally certified teacher.
BECOME A MEMBER
Washington State Music Teachers Association (WSMTA) promotes the art of music and the advancement of music knowledge by providing educational opportunities that further the appreciation of music throughout the state. It is affiliated with Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). To become a member of WSMTA, join through MTNA.
UPCOMING EVENTS
YOUNG COMPOSERS PROJECT
The Young Composers Project gives students of WSMTA members the opportunity to submit their original compositions for judging and comments by qualified adjudicators.
If you have any questions or suggestions for the YCP program, please contact chair Frances Goei or Education Board Chair Michelle Mielke.
REGISTRATION
Opens: February 1, 2024
Closes: February 27, 2024 (midnight Pacific time)
2024 MTNA FOUNDATION FELLOW NOMINEE FROM WA STATE
The Music Teachers National Association Foundation Fellow program offers a meaningful method for honoring deserving individuals while supporting the efforts of the MTNA Foundation Fund through a donation to the Foundation Fund in an individual’s name.
This year, WSMTA is delighted to announce that Cherie Felts has been nominated as the Music Teachers National Association Foundation Fellow from Washington State for 2024. This is an incredible, national honor, given to “deserving individuals who have made significant contributions to the music world and the music teaching profession.” The award will be given in 2024, at the Gala Banquet of the MTNA national conference, to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday, March 18th.
2024 HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS
The Washington State Music Teachers Association established a Hall of Fame to recognize teachers’ exceptional support, inspiration and outstanding contribution to the growth and development of music and music education, both public and private, in the State of Washington.
Click here for Criteria for Hall of Fame Nomination.
Nominations are due on December 10, 2023.
If you have questions about the program contact: Chris VanBuskirk, WSMTA Hall of Fame Chair.
2024 WSMTA CONFERENCE
June 27-29
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
WSMTA HAS MORE THAN 800 INDEPENDENT, COLLEGIATE AND UNIVERSITY MUSIC TEACHERS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE LIVES OF ALMOST 28,000 YOUNG MUSICIANS
WSMTA OFFICE
The WSMTA office will respond to your emails within 24 hours most weekdays.
Closed most major holidays and December 23, 2023 through January 1, 2024.
EMAIL: wsmtaoffice@gmail.com
PHONE: please email wsmtaoffice@gmail.com to schedule a call back.
UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES
For a full calendar, click here.
| December 10, 2023 | Deadline for nominating a colleague to the WSMTA Hall of Fame. Please contact the WSMTA Hall of Fame chair Chris VanBuskirk or click here for more information. |
| January 5, 2024 | Deadline for submitting articles for the February/March Clarion (Samantha Yeung, WSMTA Communications Coordinator) |
| January 10, 2024 | Dues deadline for new members for participation in the Music Artistry Program (MAP) (New members who join after this date will be required to pay non-member rates) (Jason Kuo, WSMTA MAP chair) |
| January 27, 2024 | WSMTA Education Board meeting. Contact WSMTA Education Board Chair Michelle Mielke, NCTM, for more information. |
| January 28, 2024 | WSMTA Board of Directors meeting. Contact WSMTA President Colleen Hunter, NCTM, for more information. |
| February 1, 2024 | Registration for the WSMTA Young Composers Project opens. For more information, please contact WSMTA YCP Chair Frances Goei or click here. |
| February 1, 2024 | Registration for the WSMTA Conference opens. Click here for more information. |
| February 27, 2024 | Registration for the WSMTA Young Composers Project closes. For more information, please contact WSMTA YCP Chair Frances Goei or click here. |
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.
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.
ABOUT COVID-19
From the Washington State Department of Health:
“We now know that COVID-19 is here to stay for the foreseeable future. It’s important to understand how to live our lives while keeping ourselves, loved ones and community as safe as possible. How can we do that? By using all the tools we’ve learned so far: getting vaccinated and boosted, getting tested and staying home if sick or exposed, wearing a mask in crowds, and keeping our distance.”
The overriding priority for WSMTA is the health and safety of our teachers, visiting artists, students, and their family members. Flexibility remains a key word in our lives, so having a back-up plan for any in-person music event is prudent.
For additional insight into possible legal issues surrounding pandemic protocols, MTNA has prepared a helpful guide to legal liabilities, available here. It also addresses concerns individual music teachers have as they consider their policies on face to face lessons vs. online lessons. MTNA is available to answer questions: mtnanet@mtna.org or (888) 512-5278.
INFORMATION and PROGRAMS
- About WSMTA
- For Students
- For Teachers
- Privacy Policy and Legal
- Bylaws
- WSMTA is a 501(c)(3) organization
CONTACT WSMTA
Promoting the art of music and advancing musical knowledge