WASHINGTON STATE MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
Established in 1915 and affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association
BECOME A WSMTA 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. Benefits of membership include:
- Community connections
- Ongoing education
- Resources – including teacher enrichment grants and insurance
It is affiliated with Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).
To become a member of WSMTA, join through MTNA.
Reconnect Rekindle
Recharge
From June 23 – June 25 WSMTA members will reconnect with colleagues, rekindle our passion for teaching, and recharge by the Columbia River. Lower Columbia College will host the conference in its lovely Rose Performing Arts Center, and members will enjoy recitals and concerts in the Wollenberg Auditorium on the college’s Bosendorfer Imperial Grand Piano.
Registration open now!
Chapter Reports Due Soon
Chapter Presidents should submit their reports about the 2021-2022 chapter activities by May 25, 2022. You can include information about chapter meetings, recitals, guests, and anything else that you feel is relevant! You can click the button below (please log in first), or go to the member dashboard and scroll down to the chapter presidents section.
WSMTA HAS OVER 1,000 INDEPENDENT, COLLEGIATE AND UNIVERSITY MUSIC TEACHERS
DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE LIVES OF ALMOST 28,000 YOUNG MUSICIANS
Mark Your Calendars
2022 WSMTA Conference
June 23 – 25, 2022
Lower Columbia College
Early Bird Discount through June 7, 2022
Interested In A Conference Pal?
Conferences are much more enjoyable when you can easily meet other attendees. Sign up to be matched with a Conference Pal when you register and we will set you up with your new friend for a short coffee date. Swap ideas, discuss sessions attended, or anything else that seems fun to you! We will ask you to fill out a short profile and will match you with someone similar to you (ex. similar number of years teaching, same instrument, etc.).
Looking Ahead
Governor Inslee outlined his Washington Ready plan June 30, 2021, and provided several updates to that plan at his press conference on February 17, 2022 , which lifted many restrictions on Washington residents and businesses. He will continue to amend the plan in response to the health department recommendations for the changing situation. The initial plan and the updates are available here. WSMTA members should continue to watch for updates and are also encouraged to consult national and county public health department guidelines.
As teachers finish out the school year, and look ahead to the future (MAP, MLP, festivals, chapter and studio recitals, chapter honors competitions, etc.) our overriding priority is the health and safety of our teachers, visiting artists, students and their family members.
Flexibility remains a key word in our lives these days, so having a back- up plan for any in-person music event is prudent in case safety protocols cannot be maintained according to the state and local health directives.
For additional insight into possible legal issues surrounding pandemic protocols, including liability caused by failure to follow state and county guidelines, MTNA has prepared a helpful guide to legal liabilities. That guide is 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.
WSMTA is not in a position to mandate how every event, festival, recital, etc. in your studio, local association, or District should be run. However, WSMTA unequivocally expects that every member will follow the health directives of Washington state and your local county health department.
Let’s all work together to stay safe, and healthy so we can continue to make music in the days ahead!
As our lives continue to evolve and change with each passing day, many of you may be wondering how the music teaching profession can be sustained. Some teachers believe that teaching students online is the best idea for the time being.
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.
It is possible to keep music in your students’ lives. Get started today!
TO CONTACT THE WSMTA OFFICE
- Phone:
206-783-1975 - Email:
Administrative Coordinator Carrie Kahler
wsmtaoffice@gmail.com - Office Hours:
Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES
For a full calendar, click here.
| December 1 | MTNA Performance Competition Division Video Submissions Due, 12PM, Pacific |
| February 22 | Registration for Young Composers Program closes |
| January 15 | Deadline for submitting articles for the February/March Clarion (Samantha Yeung, Clarion editor) |
| January 29 | 2022 Education Board Meeting, Virtual |
| January 30 | 2022 Board of Directors Meeting, Virtual |
| March 15 | Deadline for submitting articles for the April/May Clarion (Samantha Yeung, Clarion editor) |
| March 26 – March 30 | MTNA National Conference |
| April 1 | Registration for the WSMTA Conference opens |
| May 1 | Deadline for the Chapter of the Year Application. |
| May 15 | Deadline for submitting articles for the June/July Clarion (Samantha Yeung, Clarion editor) |
| May 17 | Deadline for the Whitner Study Grant |
| June 7 | Early Bird Discount for Conference Registration Ends |
| June 23 – 25 | 2022 WSMTA State Conference |