Music Teachers National Association
Encyclopedia
Membership
Its membership consists of approximately 22,000 independent and collegiate music teachers. MTNA headquarters are in downtown Cincinnati on the 31st floor of the Carew TowerCarew Tower
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MTNA structure
51 state affiliates (50 states and the District of Columbia) are grouped into seven divisions: Eastern, East Central, Northwest, Southern, Southwest, South Central, West Central. MTNA supports more than 500 local affiliates.MTNA governance
The Board of Directorswhich is composed of:
National Association Officers (6)
Directors from each Division (7)
MTNA Conferences
The MTNA National Conference, held annually, brings together state and national officers, as well as an assortment of music teachers and professors from the United StatesUnited States
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and abroad. National competitions feature performances of students in all instrument areas - although primarily piano - as well as composition. Conferences include master classes, technology and informational sessions, pedagogy sessions, as well as various exhibits and performances by professional concert artists. Members have an opportunity to participate by submitting proposals and papers for presentation.
The 2010 MTNA Conference will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the Hyatt Regency and Albuquerque Convention Center, March 20–24, 2010.