PMTNM Announcements

MTNA's TEMPO 2026 is a one-day virtual conference on June 26 dedicated to helping music teachers reenergize their teaching through creativity and improvisation, chaired by Leila Viss. Presenters will share practical, immediately applicable approaches—attendees are encouraged to sit at a keyboard t...

TEMPO (Teaching, Education, Music & Pedagogy—Online) is a one-day virtual conference on June 26, 2026 via Zoom, featuring immersive sessions designed to spark creativity and provide immediately applicable teaching techniques. Discounted registration rates expire June 5, making now the time to sign...

Parental engagement is a vital but often overlooked factor in a student's musical journey, and MTNA's June article explores how teachers can empower parents as active supporters. Building this partnership creates a richer, more holistic experience for students, parents, and teachers alike. Read the ...

The 2025–2026 MTNA Competitions for Chamber Music, Brass, and Voice are now open, with preliminary rounds via video submission and finals live at the 2026 MTNA National Conference in Chicago. Prize money ranges from $500 to $3,000 across Senior and Young Artist divisions for musicians ages 15–29...

The MTNA Foundation is accepting applications for Program Development, Community Engagement, and Teacher & Affiliate Enrichment grants until May 1 at 3:00 p.m. ET. These grants fund professional development, educational programs, and special projects for MTNA members, non-members, and affiliate orga...

The MTNA Foundation Fund is offering grants in Program Development, Community Engagement, and Teacher & Affiliate Enrichment to support music education initiatives. Both MTNA members and non-members are eligible to apply for funding covering professional development, educational programs, or special...

MTNA's TEMPO (Teaching, Education, Music & Pedagogy—Online) virtual conference takes place June 26 on Zoom, featuring seven expert-led sessions on improvisation, call-and-response, lead sheet techniques, mindfulness, and teaching pop by ear. Music teachers will gain practical, immediately applicab...

Brian Chung presents a one-hour webinar on integrating improvisation and composition into lessons to build creative skills that benefit students beyond music. These disciplines develop adaptability and original thinking that are highly valued across professional fields. Register to save your seat fo...

The June/July issue of American Music Teacher is now available online, featuring research-backed strategies for teaching piano sight-reading, a guide to creating intensive studio courses, and a profile of acclaimed pianist Barbara Nissman. This members-only digital benefit offers practical, classroo...

Registration is now open for the 2025–2026 MTNA Chamber Music, Brass, and Voice Performance Competitions, with a deadline of December 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. ET. Competitions are two-tiered, beginning with a preliminary video submission round and culminating in live finals at the 2026 MTNA National C...

MTNA's TEMPO 2026 is a hands-on virtual event on June 26, 2026, curated by Leila Viss, using a 'See One, Do One' approach where presenters demonstrate and participants immediately apply ideas at their instruments. The event focuses on practical musicianship, creative exploration, and studio-ready st...

Brian Chung presents a one-hour webinar on May 22 exploring how teaching improvisation and composition builds creative skills that benefit students far beyond the music studio. These disciplines develop original thinking and adaptability—traits valued across all professional fields. Register now t...

MTNA has released its 2026 Guide to Festivals, a comprehensive curated resource covering summer performing arts festivals ranging from intimate chamber music to major orchestral events. The guide includes festival dates, locations, ticket prices, artistic leadership, performer bookings, and highligh...

Join Martha Thomas and Christopher Madden, both NCTMs, for a free one-hour webinar introducing the MTNA Professional Certification Program on June 5 from 12–1 p.m. Eastern. Earning the Nationally Certified Teacher of Music credential can elevate your teaching career and professional credibility. R...

Join MTNA National Certification Commission leaders Martha Thomas and Christopher Madden on June 5 (12–1 p.m. ET) for a free one-hour webinar introducing the MTNA Professional Certification Program. Earning the NCTM credential can elevate your credibility and advance your music teaching career. Re...

MTNA is celebrating its 150th anniversary and inviting members to submit short video testimonials via Tribute.co to be preserved in a historical archive. Your story helps commemorate what membership in MTNA means across generations of music teachers. Submit your video today by responding to prompts ...

MTNA has launched a new strategic plan during its 150th anniversary, anchored by a refreshed mission and vision focused on empowering music teachers through lifelong learning and professional support. The plan promises expanded online and hybrid professional development, stronger membership value, a...

The April 2026 issue of the MTNA eJournal is now available, featuring articles on piano music by Arab composers, a celebration of MTNA's 150th anniversary, Villa-Lobos pedagogy, and a stylistic analysis of Schulz-Evler's Concert Arabesques. Music teachers will find fresh repertoire ideas, multicultu...

The Music Teacher of Eastern New Mexico is now a national chapter of the Music Teachers National Association.

Join us on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. for the Sonata Contest Repertoire Meeting at the Studio of Dr. Patricia Wood.