WASHINGTON STATE MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
Established in 1915 and affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association
2019 STATE CONFERENCE
University of Puget Sound in Tacoma
Each year, WSMTA presents a conference with presentations and workshops, masterclasses, honors recitals, meetings, information sessions about state programs, Washington Winners recital, Young Composers Project and Commissioned Composers recital, and an awards banquet. It is a wonderful opportunity for continued education and to visit with friends and colleagues from across the state.
This June, we will be at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. Check out the CONFERENCE WEBPAGE to find out more information, including:
- conference schedule
- presenters
- information for advertisers, sponsors, and exhibitors
- registration rates
- application for masterclass
- conference fee waivers
If you have any questions, please contact 2019 Conference Chair Kirsten Carlson.
CONFERENCE BREAK SPONSORS
If you or your business or your WSMTA chapter are interested in supporting a refreshment break or a reception at the conference in Tacoma in June, please click on the blue button below. Go to the conference sponsors page for more information.
WSMTA is accepting applications for an Administrative Coordinator.
General outline of job responsibilities:
- Maintain central office phone, email and physical address for WSMTA from your home; respond to all contacts.
- Attend and serve as Recording Secretary for Education Board and Board of Directors meetings, as requested.
- Prepare and print WSMTA documents and publications and maintain WSMTA website.
- Arrange meeting sites and facilities for meetings, and competitions. Work with chairs to assist with planning those events.
- Maintain WSMTA membership list.
- Mail, distribute and update WSMTA documents, certificates, correspondence and other materials as needed.
- Represent and coordinate WSMTA activities during annual Conference, working with advertisers, exhibitors and other general responsibilities.
Hours vary depending on month. On average 15 – 20 hours per week. All required travel expenses are reimbursed. Wage is competitive and based on experience.
The right candidate will have:
- Excellent communication and time management skills with attention to detail
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PDF conversion
- An aptitude and desire to work with website technology (training provided)
- Enjoyment from working with a variety of people
- An ability to self-motivate and work independently
- Energy and enthusiasm
The Washington State Music Teachers Association was established in 1915 and affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association in 1953. The purpose of this Association is the advancement of music knowledge and education. The associations 1000+ members represent 32 local affiliates in all parts of the state. Activities of the Association are aimed at the promotion of the art of music and the advancement of music knowledge by providing educational opportunities that further the appreciation of music throughout the state. WSMTA was incorporated in 1974 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
To Apply:
If you feel that you would like to be part of an energetic, vital, and diverse group of music educators, please click here to fill out an application form.
Application deadline:
Monday, May 20, 2019
WSMTA HAS A NEW LOGO!
WSMTA is excited to announce the launch of our new logo as part of the ongoing growth of our organization. We believe the logo better matches who we are: an organization of independent, collegiate, and university music teachers dedicated to enriching the lives of young musicians and promoting the art of music.
The Branding & Marketing Committee, a subcommittee of the WSMTA Strategic Plan, worked with a local marketing firm over the course of 9 months to develop our logo.
Over the next few months, we will work on updating our web presence, documents, and forms. Official use will begin July 2019.
What it’s all about?
The horn is the largest element in the logo, as a fanfare for WSMTA. It represents the clarion sound of music and is a call to musicians of all instruments. The pedals are the second-largest element, representing the art of music sustained by music education. The remaining elements are in the eye of the beholder: to a brass musician, it could be valves of a trumpet; to a woodwind musician, it could be flute keys; and to a string musician, it could be the tuning pegs of a violin.
BECOME A WSMTA 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 HAS OVER 1000 INDEPENDENT, COLLEGIATE AND UNIVERSITY MUSIC TEACHERS
DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE LIVES OF ALMOST 28,000 YOUNG MUSICIANS
2019 STATE CONFERENCE HONORS RECITALS
Wednesday, June 19 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.
Thursday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, June 21 at 10:30 a.m.
The 2019 WSMTA Conference is fast approaching…and that means the planning for the State Conference Honors Recitals is in full swing. All Chapters and Districts need to report their Honors recitalist winners by April 21, 2019. Please CLICK HERE to report the winners, and be sure all information is complete and accurate. CLICK HERE to find out how many representatives and alternates your chapter and district are allowed.
Recitalists and their teachers will be contacted shortly after April 21 to begin scheduling the Honors Recital performance day/time. Recitalists must be available for all recital times/days but every effort will be made to schedule recitalists for their first choice day/time. Scheduling will be done on a first come-first served basis so prompt return of requested scheduling information will increase the chance (but not guarantee) that the recitalist’s first choice of recital day/time will be accommodated. The PDF entitled “Important State Recitalist Information for Competition Chairs, Teachers and Recitalists” will be available by 1/11/19.
If there are questions concerning the State Honors Recitals please contact WSMTA President-elect Karen Hollenback, NCTM at [email protected] or CLICK HERE for the WSMTA State Honors Recital Competition instructions.
UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES
For a full calendar, click here.
| April 19 – deadline extended | Applications due for the Irene Peery-Fox masterclass at the WSMTA Conference in June in Tacoma (Kirsten Carlson, WSMTA Conference chair). Click here for the online masterclass application. |
| April 20 | Last day for Music Artistry Program (Stephanie White, MAP chair) |
| April 21 | State Recital Competition results due (please use online form) (Karen Hollenback, chair) |
| May 1 | Deadline for the June/July issue of the Clarion (Samantha Yeung, Clarion editor) |
| May 1 | Deadline for Chapter of the Year applications (Harriet West, chair) |
| May 1 | Music Artistry Program (MAP) Final Report due (Stephanie White, MAP chair) |
| May 1 | Visiting Artist expenses for MAP due (Stephanie White, MAP chair) |
| May 10 | Deadline for purchasing advertising in the 2019 State Conference booklet and for purchasing space in the exhibitor hall for the WSMTA Conference in Tacoma from June 19-21, 2019 (Kirsten Carlson, WSMTA Conference chair) |
| May 15 | Deadline for early registration for the WSMTA Conference in Tacoma from June 19-21, 2019 (Kirsten Carlson, WSMTA Conference chair) |
| June 1 | Deadline for submitting Chapter Presidents’ Reports and List of Chapter Officers (Kirsten Carlson, Administrative Coordinator) |
| June 17 | WSMTA Education Board Meeting – University of Puget Sound, Tacoma (Laurie Eash, Education Board chair) |
| June 18 | WSMTA Board of Directors Meeting – University of Puget Sound, Tacoma (Krista Seely, WSMTA President) |
| June 19-21 | WSMTA Conference at University of Puget Sound, Tacoma. (CLICK HERE for more information) |
| August 1 | Deadline for the September issue of the Clarion (Samantha Yeung, Clarion editor) |
| September TBD | Deadline fro registering for the WSMTA Leadership Seminar at Yakima Hilton Garden Inn, Yakima (Kathy Mortensen, chair) |
| September 1 | Deadline for the October/November issue of the Clarion (Samantha Yeung, Clarion editor) |
| September 11 | Deadline for the MTNA Performance and Composition Competition online applications (application deadline is 3:00 p.m. EASTERN TIME on Wednesday, September 11, 2019). |
| September 11 | Deadline for WSMTA Outstanding Artist Competition applications (Cherie Felts, chair). Applications must be completed online or postmarked by September 11, 2019. |
| September 21-22 | WSMTA Leadership Seminar at Yakima Hilton Garden Inn, Yakima (Kathy Mortensen, chair) |
| November 9-11 | WSMTA Outstanding Artist Competition ad MTNA Performance Competition at Whitworth University in Spokane. |