Music Teachers National Association
WVU Student Chapter
Activities and Events for Local Students
District I of the West Virginia Music Teachers' Association organizes annual events for solo and group performance, achievement, and fun for students of all ages. Students earn certificates and trophies for participation in the following events:
- FALL FESTIVALS - Recitals and interactive sessions based on themes such as American music, dance music, and music of other countries.
- PEDALS & BOWS & MORE - An ensemble extravaganza utilizing multiple pianos, strings, and woodwinds. This grand affair is held biennially.
- SPRING AUDITIONS and SOLOS - Adjudicated solos where students challenge themselves with the best repertoire.
- TECHNIQUE, THEORY, and AURAL TESTING - Graded levels of test given annually to assess our students' study of music and keyboard fundamentals.
- COMPETITIONS FOR SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT - Annual competitions are held in performance and composition at the state, regional, and national levels for our students of exceptional accomplishment. Our District is frequently represented in these competitions in the areas of piano, voice, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and chamber ensembles.
Who are WVMTA Members?
Our members are an integral part of the musical life of our community. We are private teachers, public school teachers, WVU artist faculty members, WVU Community Music Program faculty members, orchestra members, church musicians, performers, composers, and jazz musicians. We strongly believe in the value of music study, in it's intrinsic benefits, and in the personal rewards that every person can enjoy in a life which includes music.
We Welcome Teachers and Supporters of Music!
The West Virginia Music Teachers' Association is affiliated with the Music Teachers' National Association. Membership is open to all music teachers committed to furthering the art of music. Supporting membership is also open to individuals and organizations. Professional Certification of teachers is available, as well as continuing education, publications, conventions, and networking in the areas of technology, new repertoire, music advocacy, and many issues of interest to today's teachers.
For more information about joining WVMTA, contact:
Music Teachers National Association
The Carew Tower
441 Vine Street, Suite 505
Cincinnati, OH 45202-2814.
(513) 421-1420
or visit their website at http://www.mtna.org/
