WSMTA OUTSTANDING ARTIST COMPETITION and MTNA PERFORMANCE AND COMPOSITION 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.
For more information about the Leadership Seminar, to register, or to book a hotel room, please click here.
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 are due by September 13, 2017. Contact jscffelts@comcast.net if you have questions or click here for more information.
2017 CONFERENCE EVALUATION
It’s not too late to complete an evaluation of the 2017 Conference in Shoreline this past June. Just click here to complete the online form to let organizers know how you felt about the conference this past summer.
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.
CALL FOR CONFERENCE PROPOSALS
There will be time slots available for other presentation so please consider submitting a proposal. Click here to submit a proposal using the on-line form.
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.
| August 31 | MTNA dues deadline for teachers planning to enter students in MTNA Performance and Composition Competitions |
| September 1 | Deadline for submitting articles for the October Clarion |
| September 13 | Deadline for MTNA Competition applications |
| September 13 | Postmark deadline for WSMTA Outstanding Artist Competition applications |
| 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) |