Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association

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Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association Not-for-profit organization of music educators in Ontario, Canada Members of ORMTA have the right to be designated R.M.T.

ORMTA is a not-for-profit provincial organization managed by a volunteer council and comprised of more than 1,300 Registered Music Teachers and related members across Ontario. ORMTA is affiliated with the national association, the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations (CFMTA). The aim of ORMTA is to encourage and provide the highest calibre of music education possible and to promote high standards of music in each community. To become a Registered Music Teacher (RMT), one must hold a degree or diploma from a recognized university or conservatory, or meet the necessary qualifications set down by the registering province, thus ensuring a high level of training and a commitment to professionalism. The Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association was founded in 1885, re-established in 1936 and finally incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 1946. ORMTA presently consists of 1,375 members divided among 9 Zones which are further divided into 38 Branches. ORMTA is managed by the volunteer Provincial Council and administered on a day-to-day basis by the Provincial Secretary/Registrar. (Registered Music Teacher) by Parliamentary Act 1946 (chapter 131). ORMTA annual membership fees include membership in the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Associations (CFMTA). CFMTA is a Canada-wide federation of private music teachers encompassing ten provinces, with over 3,200 members. The ORMTA Provincial Council and the branches undertake a diverse range of activities on behalf of members such as :

- Canada Music Week & Music Writing Competition
- Competitions
- ORMTA Pedagogy Award and Special Teacher's Award
- Scholarships
- Workshops
- ORMTA Provincial Convention

If you're an ORMTA member, you have access to a list of amazing, free resources on our website! There are links to magaz...
10/26/2026

If you're an ORMTA member, you have access to a list of amazing, free resources on our website! There are links to magazines, blogs, podcasts, games, Facebook groups, software, and resources for teaching theory, sight reading, ear training, history, and more! Check it out here: https://www.ormta.org/teaching-resources

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Our membership includes hundreds of independent studio teachers, primary and secondary school music teachers, and college and university professors from all across Ontario. If you teach music in Ontario but aren't a part of ORMTA yet, check us out!

https://www.ormta.org/membership-benefits

ORMTA issues e-newsletters to our membership each month that include important ORMTA news or information, and free profe...
10/21/2026

ORMTA issues e-newsletters to our membership each month that include important ORMTA news or information, and free professional development resources. Members, you can ensure you are receiving these emails by updating the settings in your ORMTA profile, or logging in and visiting this page: https://www.ormta.org/e-newsletters

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On October 30th the Ottawa Region Branch will host a workshop on "Encouraging your students to be composers" presented b...
10/16/2026

On October 30th the Ottawa Region Branch will host a workshop on "Encouraging your students to be composers" presented by Dr. James Wright. Find more info and register here: https://www.ormtaottawa.ca/calendar/pd

Happy Thanksgiving from ORMTA!
10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from ORMTA!

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