We are a local affiliate of:
ISMTA: Illinois State Music Teachers Association
and
MTNA: Music Teachers National Association,
the nation's oldest professional music organization.
ISMTA: Illinois State Music Teachers Association
and
MTNA: Music Teachers National Association,
the nation's oldest professional music organization.
Teachers who wish to join the local association also become members of the state and national associations.
Membership benefits include:
- Programs presented by experts in the field of music education and related areas
- Performance opportunities for students
- Adjudicated exams for students through AIM (Achievement in Music)
- Local, state, and national conferences and workshops
- A subscription to the award winning magazine, American Music Teacher
- National Certification through MTNA
- Networking opportunities with other teachers
- Teacher enrichment grants through MTNA
- Professional support services through MTNA (free legal documents and consultation services, etc.,)
- Discounts for office supplies, hotels, car rental, car insurance, instrument insurance, etc.
Active membership is available to any individual
professionally engaged in a music activity.
It is not necessary to have a music degree
or be affiliated with a music school.
Discounted MTNA memberships apply to full-time
college students and individuals over age 70.
professionally engaged in a music activity.
It is not necessary to have a music degree
or be affiliated with a music school.
Discounted MTNA memberships apply to full-time
college students and individuals over age 70.