I want to share my excitement with you! The 2024 State Conference is already shaping up to be an event you won’t want to miss. We are so grateful to hold our 2024 event at the beautiful Gonzaga University Campus in Spokane, Washington. Get ready for world class performances, workshops, master classes and lectures. Anticipate encouragement, […]
Do you have a serious student who is committed to music study but is struggling to continue lessons because of financial concerns? Encourage that student to apply for a WSMTA Whitner Student Study Grant! February’s Clarion will contain an article that lists the specific requirements for applicants. Note: all applications will be online and grants will […]
The emphasis of the WSMTA Young Composers Project continues to be on educating our students. Last year we had four outstanding judges and these same judges have agreed to help us out again this coming year. They are: Rick Asher (Composer and Retired Professor of Music from Edmonds Community College), Dr. Terry McQuikin (Composer and […]
This year, WSMTA is delighted to announce that Cherie Felts has been nominated as the Music Teachers National Association Foundation Fellow from Washington State for 2024. This is an incredible, national honor, given to “deserving individuals who have made significant contributions to the music world and the music teaching profession.” The award will be given […]
Don’t you just love the fall? I’m talking crisp mornings, colorful leaves, and getting back to a “normal schedule” after summer vacations. A few seasonal traditions in my studio include booking recital spaces, creating yearly student action plans, ordering new materials, and a taking photos of each student for the famous “studio door.” These annual […]
Thoughts From Your President It is amazing that the colors and changes inherent in nature have been in place, waiting for the right time to deliver. It reminds me that the fall events in our studios, chapters, state association and lives have been worked out through weeks and months of planning, details prepared, ready for […]
As I sit writing this article, sipping a pumpkin spice latte, I hope that you all are enjoying the beginning of fall as much as I am! The new year is underway, students are learning and thriving, and I am looking forward to this year’s Music Literacy Program! The biggest changes to the program this […]
The theme of the 2023 WSMTA Conference, “Collaboration in the Cascades” was in action at the IMTF (Independent Music Teacher Forum) session at the Sun Mountain Lodge. The topic? Dealing with change – one of many challenges we face as independent music teachers. Whether a change is planned or unexpected, it’s important to be as […]
Greetings! My name is Colleen Hunter and I look forward to being your WSMTA President! Thank you for joining me on this journey and engaging in conversation and action. I look forward to our chapter visits over the next two years and meeting you, the members. With each June conference comes a rotation of some […]