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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
The MusicLink Foundation (www.musiclinkfoundation.org) is a national non-profit organization linking music teachers with low-income students who are not able to afford music lessons. MusicLink teachers volunteer to teach these students at up to half of their normal fee, while MusicLink handles the process of determining a student’s financial eligibility and provides support and discounts for […]
I’ve been reflecting on just how different our teaching lives have become since the pandemic. For example, most of us have taught some of our lessons online since 2020. Perhaps you are continuing with online lessons in some form or another. Personally speaking, I teach a few lessons online every week in addition to in […]
Lois Rhoads Okanogan County Chapter Lois Rhoads has been a member of the Okanogan County Music Teachers Association since 1996. She has held all offices except for treasurer and has done exceptionally well for several years as MAP Chair, introducing new, highly beneficial Visiting Artists for us and our students. Lois has also strengthened our […]