What seeds are you planting this spring? As of today, we’re about four weeks out from the last frost here in Western Washington and I’m eagerly awaiting being out in my garden more. My climbing clematis just started to bud and grow leaves outside my piano studio entrance and I can’t wait for the purple […]
We are looking forward to a wonderful State Conference this coming June 27-29! The fun will include the annual silent auction of Baskets. Chapters are encouraged to create a themed basket and fill it with delightful gifts: socks, art, music, scarves, chocolates, wine, teaching aids, tea, coffee, jewelry, wellness and spa treats, and other items […]
My dad ran the in-house print shop for Seattle Public Schools, and also had a home publishing business with a printing press in our basement. I don’t remember ever seeing him wearing industrial earmuffs or earplugs, either at his noisy day job or at home. Predictably, his hearing began to fail in his 50’s and […]
The WSMTA Young Composers Project is excited to have received 52 student compositions from 17 different teachers. The submission date closed on February 27, 2024. Compositions are being sent to our 4 outstanding judges and results will be posted in May. Judges remarks will be sent directly to the students. Pictures and bios of our […]
It is with thanks and appreciation the Nominating Committee would like to present these exceptional members who have accepted the nominations for the following Board of Directors offices: WSMTA Treasurer: Mary Grant, Kitsap Chapter District I Director: Jensina Oliver, Edmonds Chapter District III Director: Oxana Ejokina, Tacoma. Chapter District V Director: Marina Munter, Moses Lake […]
Every new year – and every new month – presents such a unique perspective on time. It’s a pivotal place: to look back – to remember and reflect; to see the present – to renew and refresh; to view the future – to purpose and plan. Taking time for thoughtful contemplation and deliberation of our […]
It is my pleasure to announce and honor this year’s recipient for the 2024 WSMTA Hall of Fame, by adding her to the prestigious list of Hall of Fame Inductees. Our recipient was nominated and has been selected to be inducted into the WSMTA Hall of Fame for 2024. This being a great honor, we […]
Entering the season of winter feels like an appropriate time to pause, reflect, and consider new possibilities for the new year. As 2024 begins, I’m remembering the connections I’ve made at WSMTA since I joined as a student teacher of Judy Baker in 2007. As Colleen Hunter wrote in her December newsletter, you all are […]
Thanks to those who personally responded to last issue’s appeal for cross-discipline student collaboration ideas! Dr. Karen Savage shared a wealth of resources and connections from her own explorations of this topic. She started with some personal observations: “Success relies on an identified and committed small group of teachers working together who are willing to […]
‘Tis the season for the Music Literacy Program! Testing is happening all over the state, in these next few months. Students are learning, and the MLP is here to help you assess that learning! I can hardly believe how user-friendly the website is, for finding everything you need as a teacher or as a chapter […]