Minnesota Music Teachers Association

Another Reason to Join MMTA/MTNA
5. Exclusive Member Discounts

Simply taking advantage of these discounts can more than cover the cost of your annual MTNA membership! Sheet music, office supplies, printing, travel, mental health support, insurance... The list goes on and on.
https://www.mnmusicteachers.com/become-member

Congratulations are extended to Tim Chang, student of June Chang. He earned the Ruth Anderson Award for the highest score in the level 11:Capstone Comprehensive exams for 2023-24.
Tim Chang, who has been playing piano since 5, fell in love with classical music.
He is the first place winner of MMTA Young Artist Piano Competition both at Junior level in 2019 and at Senior level in 2023.
Tim currently is a freshman of UW-Madison, studying Engineering and Music.

To support monetary awards for these amazing students, please consider making a donation to the MMTA Foundation. https://www.mnmusicteachers.com/donate-or-submit-payment-mmta-foundation
or via snail mail
Donation checks payable to "MMTA Foundation" may be mailed to:
MMTA Foundation
10800 Lyndale Ave. S., Ste. 120
Bloomington, MN 55420.

Remember today-September 11, 2024 is the last day to register for the MTNA Competition.

The 4th Reason to join MMTA/MTNA
4. 2025 National Conference

Join us March 15–19, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Held annually, the national conference features master classes, technology and informational sessions, pedagogy sessions, an exhibit hall, evening concerts and much more.
https://www.mnmusicteachers.com/become-member

🎼📚It’s National Arts in Education Week! The arts are essential for a complete education. Learning in the arts enables every individual to develop the critical thinking, collaborative and creative skills necessary to succeed in today’s ever-changing world. MTNA and envision a country where every person has access to—and takes part in—high-quality learning experiences in the arts, both in schools and in their communities.



Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ArtsEdWeek2024

The Next Reason to join MMTA/MTNA!
3. A Global Network of Colleagues

Connect with colleagues at local, state, national and virtual events about the latest research, trends and teaching techniques, and grow your professional community!
https://www.mnmusicteachers.com/become-member

One more reason to join MMTA/MTNA
2. Professional Development

Keep your teaching fresh and up-to-date with monthly webinars, the American Music Teacher magazine (AMT), MTNA e-Journal and Business Digest.

Join Today!
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Reasons to join MMTA/MTNA
1. Student Performances & Evaluations

Provide students with a multitude of valuable events throughout the year from your Local and State Association. Members also save on national competition entry fees!
https://www.mtna.org/MTNA/Connect/State_Portal.asp

Stay tuned for more reasons to join!

State Portal

MMTA fall events are beginning soon!
Check out these registration deadlines.
Registration can be done online via our website or via snail mail. https://www.mnmusicteachers.com/events

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Mark your Calendars! The MTNA Competition will be held this year at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN on November 2. Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 11, by 2 PM. Looking forward to seeing you there!

2023-2024 Theory 8-Gladys Markley Award
Fiana Han will be an upcoming senior at East Ridge High school from 2024-2025. When in kindergarten, she began her private piano and violin lessons with Dr. Jackie Lo and has continued for 11 years.
In 2023 August, She passed the MMTA (Minnesota Music Teachers Association) Music Theory Level 8 exam (the highest level) with "Distinction", was awarded the “Gladys Markley Award” and Scholarship.
Fiana has participated in the MMTA piano contest many years and has been selected to participate in the MMTA Honors Concert several times.
In addition, in April 2023, Fiana also passed the MMTA Violin Grade 8 Exam (the highest level) with "High Distinction" and was awarded the highest scholarship.
In April 2024, she participated in the MMTA Young Artist Vocal and Instrumental Competition and won second place in the Senior Young Artist category. She was fortunate to participate in the Honors Concert held by MMTA in June and was awarded a $300 scholarship.
Help the MMTA Foundation continue to support students by donating today. Donations can be made online https://www.mnmusicteachers.com/donate-or-submit-payment-mmta-foundation
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Mail
Donation checks payable to "MMTA Foundation" may be mailed to:
MMTA Foundation
10800 Lyndale Ave. S., Ste. 120
Bloomington, MN 55420.

2024–2025 MTNA National Competitions

Registration is now open for Composition & Piano, Piano Duet, Strings and Woodwinds Performance Competitions!

Deadline:

September 11, 2024, 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time

**NEW THIS YEAR**

No restrictions on ensemble size for Composition.

https://www.mtna.org/MTNA/Engage/Competitions/Performance_Guidelines.aspx

https://www.mtna.org/MTNA/Engage/Competitions/Composition_Guidelines.aspx

MTNA Competitions
Registration for Brass & Voice Performance (Senior and Young Artist) and

Chamber Music Competitions opens November 1.

Deadline:

December 4, 2024, 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time

**NEW THIS YEAR**

Brass & Voice (Senior and Young Artist only) Performance Competitions are two-tiered competitions: the Preliminary Round, by video submission only; and the Final Round, live at the 2025 MTNA National Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Congratulations to Levi, student of Daniel Mockenhaupt! Levi received the highest score in Level 7 Theory and received the Jeanette Benson award.
Levi Gould is a homeschooled tenth grader in Sartell. Besides piano lessons, he is involved in a variety of activities, including karate, math league, and church youth group. Having started piano lessons at age four, Levi now puts his musical talents to work with the praise team at church and accompanying for beginning students at the St. Cloud Suzuki String Studio. He has enjoyed working through the MMTA levels since moving to Minnesota at age 6, but ultimately plans to pursue a career in something physics-related.
Help support students such as Levi by making a monetary donation to the MMTA Foundation. Each year nearly $22,000 is given out to students who achieve high scores in exams or in the young artist contest.
https://www.mnmusicteachers.com/donate-or-submit-payment-mmta-foundation
Donation checks payable to "MMTA Foundation" may be mailed to:
MMTA Foundation
10800 Lyndale Ave. S., Ste. 120
Bloomington, MN 55420.

Congratulations is extended to Grace Zhou! Grace earned the highest score in Level 11 Piano Exam in 2023-2024. Grace is a soon-to-be sophomore at Minnetonka High School, has been studying piano with Ms. Eleonora Fishman from Kramer’s School of Music since the age of seven. Besides piano, she also enjoys playing violin and reading books.
Grace received a monetary award from the MMTA Foundation to recognize her accomplishment. Please consider donating to the MMTA Foundation to help continuing to fund awards such as this to recognize students.
Donations can be made online at
https://www.mnmusicteachers.com/donate-or-submit-payment-mmta-foundation
or donations can be mailed to the MMTA office at MMTA Foundation
10800 Lyndale Ave. S., Ste. 120
Bloomington, MN 55420.

2024–2025 MTNA National Competitions

Registration is now open for Composition & Piano, Piano Duet, Strings and Woodwinds Performance Competitions!

Deadline:

September 11, 2024, 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time

**NEW THIS YEAR**

No restrictions on ensemble size for Composition.

https://www.mtna.org/MTNA/Engage/Competitions/Performance_Guidelines.aspx

https://www.mtna.org/MTNA/Engage/Competitions/Composition_Guidelines.aspx

Performance_Guidelines **NEW THIS YEAR—Brass and Voice (Senior and Young Artist only) Performance Competitions are two-tiered competitions: the Preliminary Round, by video submission only; and the Final Round, live at the MTNA National Conference. Entrants will compete without regard to the state or division in which th...

Congratulations to Melody Ma who received the Senior Young Artist Strings 1st Place Award for 2024!
Melody is a rising Junior at Woodbury High School. She has been playing piano and violin for almost a decade and has been participating in MMTA events for many years. She is involved in Minnesota Youth Symphonies top orchestra, her schools Concert Orchestra, and the WHS Chamber Orchestra. She also partakes and holds leadership positions in several clubs such as National Honor Society, Key Club, and Tri-M. In her free time she enjoys being active, trying new foods, and picking up random skills!

Melody received a monetary award from the MMTA Foundation. Please consider donating to help support these awards for students. Donations are accepted online at
https://www.mnmusicteachers.com/mmta-foundation

MMTA welcomes and thanks our current and new board members.
July 1st begins our new fiscal year and we then officially welcome new board members.
Camille Buddecke is in her final year as Immediate Past President. Camille serves as an advisor to the MMTA Board of Directors along with the many other ways she continues to serve MMTA.
Thank you, Camille!