What are the benefits to joining BMTA?

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Music Teacher Professional Development Locally:
     Master Classes
     Monthly Guest Speakers
     Workshops
​     Colleague Mentoring
     

Student Opportunities Locally:
     Recitals
     Adjudications
     Master Classes
     Competitions
     Scholarships
     Music Olympics

Benefits for the Teacher  
Organized group meetings

• Local Chapter Meetings
• District Conferences
• Annual State and National Conferences

Communications

• Member Handbook
• State Newsletter, The Clarion
• The American Music Teacher, a bi-monthly magazine
• MTNA e-Journal, an online-based journal

Growth Opportunities

• Workshops
• Adjudicator Training
• New Music Exhibits
• Technology Training
• Leadership Seminar
• State and National Certification

Financial Benefits

• Limited Group Health and Disability Insurance (availability of insurance coverage varies state to state)
• Group Liability Insurance
• Retirement Planning
• Gold Card Credit Programs available through MTNA.

​Benefits for the Student
Student Opportunities

• Music Artistry Program (formerly called Adjudications)
• Theory
• Young Composer Project
• Ribbon Festival
• MusicLink
• Applied Music for High School Credit
• Student Teacher Program

Programs Available through MTNA

• Performance Competitions
• Study Certificates
• Studio Festival Program
• Achievement Program
• Composition

​To learn more about WSMTA please see the following links:
WSMTA Associate Member
WSMTA Calendar
WSMTA Clarion
WSMTA Collegiate Chapter
WSMTA Contacts
WSMTA Districts
WSMTA Local Chapters
WSMTA Policies/Bylaws