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.
Results Are In
The Washington State MTNA Performance Competitions and the Outstanding Artists Piano Competition took place at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA. We congratulate every student and teacher who participated and are pleased to announce the results.
Holiday Closure
The WSMTA Office will be closed from December 22, 2022 – January 2, 2023. The Administrative Coordinator looks forward to responding to phone calls and email on November 28, 2022.
WSMTA HAS OVER 1,000 INDEPENDENT, COLLEGIATE AND UNIVERSITY MUSIC TEACHERS
DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE LIVES OF ALMOST 28,000 YOUNG MUSICIANS
Young Composers Project
Opens Soon!
Entries for the Young Composers Project accepted between December 1, 2022 and February 22, 2023
Contact Co-Chairs Frances Goei or Susan Hurley with questions.
Mark Your Calendars
2023 WSMTA Conference
June 26 – 28, 2023
Sun Mountain Lodge
Winthrop, Washington
Registration opens February 1, 2023
Volunteer for the 2023 WSMTA Conference
Are you excited to attend the next conference? Are you interested in helping make the conference a fun and enjoyable experience?
Consider volunteering!
Contact Chair Carol Cross with questions
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.
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.
Looking Ahead
Governor Inslee outlined his plan to drop the emergency covid orders as of October 31st, which will lift most of the remaining 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 plan the events for this school year, and look ahead to 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!
There is a place for you at the 2023 MTNA National Conference in Reno, Nevada. Mark your calendars to attend this grand, in-person reunion of the music teaching profession March 25–29, 2023.
An Early Bird registration discount is available until December 5, 2022.
UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES
For a full calendar, click here.
| December 1 | Young Composers Project registration opens |
| December | MTNA Performance Competition Division Video Submissions Due, day TBA |
| December 10 | Hall of Fame submissions due |
| January 5 | Deadline for submitting articles for the February/March Clarion (Samantha Yeung, Clarion editor) |
| January 28 | 2023 Education Board Meeting, Virtual |
| February 1 | WSMTA Conference registration opens |
| March 5 | Deadline for submitting articles for the April/May Clarion (Samantha Yeung, Clarion editor) |
| January 29 | 2023 Board of Directors Meeting, Virtual |
| March 25 – March 29 | MTNA National Conference in Reno, Nevada |
| May 1 | Deadline for the Chapter of the Year Application. |
| May 10 | Registration deadline to receive hotel discount |
| May 17 | Deadline for ’23 – ’24 Whitner Study Grant Applications |
| May 5 | Deadline for submitting articles for the June/July Clarion (Samantha Yeung, Clarion editor) |
| June 26 – 28 | 2023 WSMTA State Conference at Sun Mountain Lodge |