Districts & Chapters

The State of Washington is divided into 7 Districts with Chapters (Local Associations) falling under each of these.  Each District is represented by a District Vice-President, who is a member of the WSMTA Board of Directors.  The Districts hold conferences, meetings, recitals and WSMTA Honors Recital Competitions.

For information about District Conferences, please click here.
Click here for a complete list of Districts and Chapters.

WSMTA Chapters
(Local Associations)

What is a WSMTA Local Chapter (or Local Association)?

Each local chapter is an organization formed within an MTNA-affiliated state association by a group of active MTNA members interested in advancing music knowledge and education. Typically formed by teachers in a common geographic area, local chapters provide members with a direct connection to state and national representatives capable of assisting with local matters and a variety of MTNA programs and services designed to meet the needs of music teachers and their students.  

How Do WSMTA/MTNA Local Chapters Provide Opportunity?

  • Local chapters represent the interests of professional music teachers in specific geographical areas.
  • Local chapters provide expanded avenues for professional and personal growth, including the development of teaching, communication and leadership skills through MTNA local association grants.
  • Local chapters sponsor performance opportunities which stimulate music students to accomplish and achieve.
  • Local chapters assist with providing direction to members in an independent studio, multi-staff studio, college, university or conservatory.
  • Local chapters work within the community to support and promote the awareness of the value of music education for all individuals.
  • To find a Local Chapter in your area please go to the “Contact” page and scroll down for all Local Chapter Presidents.

District I: Northwest Washington

Director: Jensina Oliver, NCTM | jensina_b@yahoo.com
CHAPTERS: Bellingham, Edmonds, Lynden, Skagit Valley, Snohomish County, Whidbey Island


District II: Seattle Area

Director: Katie Levine | katielevinemusic@gmail.com
CHAPTERS: Eastside, Lake Washington, Seattle, South King County


District III: Tacoma Area

Director: Oksana Ejokina | ejokinoa@plu.edu
CHAPTERS: Gig Harbor, Kitsap County, Mount Rainier, Puyallup Valley, Tacoma


District IV: Southwest Washington

Director: Selah Newkirk | selahnewkirk@gmail.com
CHAPTERS: Clark County, Cowlitz County, Grays Harbor, Lewis County, Mason County, Olympia


District V: Central Washington – North

Director: Marina Munter, NCTM | mcmunter@nctv.com
CHAPTERS: Moses Lake, Okanogan County, Wenatchee Valley


District VI: Central Washington – South

Director: Benjamin Walley | bcwalley@gmail.com
CHAPTERS: Sunn Valley, Tri-City, Walla Walla, Yakima/Ellensburg


District VII: Spokane and Eastern Washington

Director: Fabio Menchettie, NCTM | fabio.menchetti@wsu.edu
CHAPTERS: Clarkston-Lewiston, Pullman, Spokane