WELCOME TO WSMTA
As an affiliate of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), WSMTA is a non-profit organization providing professional support for over 800 music teachers and their students. With 31 local associations, we provide independent studio music teachers and college faculty with many member services, including but not limited to:
- Conferences and workshops
- Student competitions
- Non-competitive student evaluations
- Teacher Certification Program
- Mentorship opportunities
- Grants and fellowships
- Leadership support
- Community for teachers and their students
WSMTA UPcoming & recent eventS
DISTRICT VI CONFERENCE
Saturday, August 22, 2026 @ 9:00 am
Location: Grace Brethren Church in Toppenish
Adaptive Teaching Methods and Piano Concert
• Featuring Amora Bussey and Leah Terrill
WSMTA/MTNA members and non-members are welcome at this event!
WSMTA LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
Saturday, September 26-27, 2026 from noon to noon
Location: Hilton Garden Inn in Yakima
More information coming soon!
WSMTA STATE CONFERENCE
Music is CENTRAL!
June 27-29, 2026 • Central Washington University • Ellensburg
important dates and announcements
WA State MTNA Performance Competitions
Deadline: September 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm Eastern Time
WA State MTNA Composition Competition
Deadline: September 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm Eastern Time
2026 Leadership Seminar
Yakima Hilton Garden Inn
September 26 – 27, 2026
Noon to noon
Music Artistry Program
Please contact WSMTA MAP Chair Samantha Yeung wth any questions about the Music Artistry Program.
WSMTA PRESIDENT
WSMTA CALENDAR
CLICK HERE for the complete WSMTA Calendar of Events
You can click on most items in the calendar list to learn more about the event.
| August 22 | District VI Conference Grace Brethren Church, 507 S Juniper Street, Toppenish, WA Contact Naomi Johnson, NCTM, District VI Director |
| September 9 3pm Eastern Time | Deadline to register for the MTNA Performance Competitions and MTNA Composition Competition MTNA Competitions Guidelines |
| September 9 Midnight Pacific | Deadline to register for the Outstanding Artist Piano Competition |
| September TBD | WSMTA Education Board meeting Contact Kathy Mortensen, Education Board Chair |
| September 26 | WSMTA Board of Directors meeting Contact Kira Miller, NCTM, WSMTA President |
| September 26-27 | Leadership Seminar in Yakima Contact Amanda Harris, WSMTA President-elect |
| November 6-8 | WA State MTNA Performance Competitions (Piano, String, Woodwind, and Piano Duet Divisions) Contact Jason Kuo, NCTM, WSMTA Vice-President |
| November 6-8 | Outstanding Artist Piano Competition Contact Amora Bussey, OAPC Chair |
WSMTA SUPPORTERS
WSMTA is grateful for the generous support provided by Central Washington University Department of Music for the 2025 WA State MTNA Performance Competitions, the 2025 Outstanding Artist Piano Competition, and the 2026 WSMTA Conference.
WSMTA is grateful for the generous support of the Tulalip Tribes for the 2025 Outstanding Artist Piano Competition and the 2025-2026 Musical Artistry Program.
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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