Active membership in AMTA is available to individuals who are involved professionally in the music industry. When joining AMTA, you will also be joining the National- MTNA, and the Colorado State-CSMTA, Associations as well.
To become a new member, you may either use:
HARD COPY: print out and complete this application, MTNA MembershipApplication 2018-2019
OR, GO ONLINE: at the MTNA website
If using a hard copy application be sure to fill in “Aurora MTA” as the Local Association. Currently, AMTA membership dues $25.00.
To join online simply follow these steps:
1. Click on this link to the Music Teachers National Association MTNA then…
2. Click on Join and Renew .
3. Be sure to enter CSMTA and AMTA as your state and local affiliates
Once your form has been successfully processed, you will receive notification from MTNA with your membership number. You will also receive notification from AMTA .
Ten Great Reasons to Join AMTA
1. Grow through inspiration and education via the monthly
Teacher Enrichment Programs.
2. Network with colleagues in your community.
3. Challenge your students with performance activities such as
Achievement Day, Four Forms Festival,
Composition Festival, Premiere Performances, and
Student Recitals.
4. Enjoy the camaraderie with experienced and new teachers alike.
5. Perform at the monthly Teacher Performance Group.
6. Help your students apply for financial scholarship awards to
attend music camps and workshops, university tuition/books, or
assistance in attending state and national competitions.
7. Advocate for music in your community.
8. Find support and guidance in becoming a nationally certified
teacher of music ,NCTM.
9. Participate in state activities sponsored by CSMTA such as their
annual state conference in June, the student concerto competition,
Student Theory Activity, STA, and Rising Stars Festival, the
Professional Reading Enrichment Program PREP, and much more.
10. Enjoy many benefits at the national level with MTNA. Whether
you are a seasoned professional or new teacher, membership in
Music Teachers National Association can complement your
professional life. Since 1876, MTNA has been the undisputed
leader in empowering the music-teaching professional. As an
MTNA member, you will associate with the very best in the
profession from throughout the United States, and you will have
access to many networking, leadership, mentoring and educational
opportunities. MTNA also provides programs for students of all
ages and levels of ability—the budding young artist, the “everyday”
student or an older “recreational” music maker.
MTNA Membership Benefits include:
- MTNA National Conference
- American Music Teacher and the MTNA e-Journal—The peer-reviewed journals of MTNA
- MTNA National Competitions—The preeminent student competitions in the United States
- MTNA Certification Program—Information on becoming a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music
- MTNA Foundation Fund—Find out about grants and awards MTNA provides for teachers and students
- Professional Support Line—Ask an MTNA expert your questions about music teaching or studio issues
- Member Insurance Programs—Find out about the insurance services available only to MTNA members
- Legal Consultation Services—Free legal consultation about issues members face as music teachers
- Merchant Services—Enables members to accept credit cards as payment
