| MTNA Member Programs and Benefits: |
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MTNA Certification |
| Teacher members enhance their skills and earn valuable recognition of their professional ability through MTNA's national certification program. An eight-member National Certification Board oversees the program and grants certification to applicants, who obtain the qualifications necessary through a college-level degree--or a series of examinations administered and evaluated by MTNA--as well as an evaluation of videotaped teaching and examination of studio policies. Certified members pursue further education and training to renew their teacher certificate at five-year intervals. MTNA certification is a path to recognition and promotion of the highest standards of music teaching. |
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MTNA Convention |
| Networking and continuing education are key to the improvement of a music teacher's skills and knowledge. State, division and national conventions offer master classes, informational sessions and showcases from the profession's leading teachers, composers and producers of music-instruction material. Conventions are an opportunity to open doors to new energy, enthusiasm and knowledge for the music studio. |
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MTNA Student Competitions |
| To encourage high standards of performance and composition among young musicians, MTNA holds five national competitions annually. Elementary through college-age students of MTNA members enter performance and composition competitions at the state level, and the competitions culminate in the finals at the annual national convention. Cash awards and other recognitions are given to entrants and teachers alike. |
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Commissioning |
| The creation of new American music is an important part of the MTNA mission. With the support of the , MTNA-affiliated state associations annually commission new works from American composers. These composers are considered for the MTNA-Shepherd Distinguished Composer of the Year Award, presented each year at the MTNA national convention. |
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Community Outreach and Education |
| MTNA is a partner in the struggle to retain music as an essential element in a complete education. MTNA also supports independent music teachers in their efforts to have their professional status realized and defends the traditional workplaces of the independent music teacher. |
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MTNA Foundation |
Established in 1989, the MTNA FOUNDATION provides a focus for individual and corporate support of MTNA and its programs. The MTNA FOUNDATION funds programs, sponsors competition awards, and presents educational symposia for the music teaching profession, providing additional support for the educational endeavors of MTNA and its 24,000 members.
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| Membership Categories: |
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Active |
| Active membership is available to any individual professionally engaged in a music activity who is also a member of an affiliated state association. Foreign membership is available to individuals residing in a state, territory or country that does not have an affiliated association. Active members are entitled to participate in all MTNA activities, to vote, hold office and receive American Music Teacher. |
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Student |
Student membership is open to all full-time college students currently involved in music study and who are members of an affiliated assocition. Student members may attend programs of the association and will receive American Music Teacher, but do not have the right to vote, hold office, apply for national certification or enter studetns into MTNA competitions.
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MTNA Code of Ethics |
| We, the members of Music Teachers National Association, having dedicated ourselves to the advancement of musical knowledge and education, recommend the following principles of ethical practice as standards of professional conduct. |
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Responsibilities to Our Students |
The relationship between teacher and student shall be established, maintained and terminated in a professional manner. The teacher shall respect the personal integrity and privacy of students at all times.
Members are responsible for encouraging, guiding and developing the musical potential of each student.
Members shall encourage students to participate in community music activities. |
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Responsibilities to Our Colleagues |
Members shall maintain a professional attitude and shall act with integrity in regard to colleagues in their profession.
Members shall participate as fully as possible in activities of Music Teachers National Association.
Members shall provide professional assistance to one another when such assistance is requested.
Members shall respect the rights of colleagues when speaking of other teachers' work and/or students and shall avoid conflict with the instruction of a student's regular teacher when serving as an interim instructor. |
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Responsibilities to Our Public |
Members shall maintain the highest standard of moral conduct, professional conduct and personal integrity.
Members shall exhibit the highest standard of expertise by maintaining their professional abilities in their fields of teaching and performing.
Members shall maintain and increase the prestige of the art of teaching and shall promote the teaching of music as a culturally enriching profession.
When asked, members shall assist those seeking guidance in selecting an independent teacher by suggesting the names of two or more teachers in the community. The final choice shall be made by the parent and the student.
Members shall refrain from making exaggerated claims or misleading statements concerning their teaching qualifications. Advertising copy shall be dignified, strictly truthful and representative of the art of music and its responsibility to the community. |
