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MMTA is a non-profit educational organization with a mission to advance the music teaching profession

11/03/2026

10/30/2026

MTNA—Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition

Registration is now open for the MTNA—Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition!
https://app.getacceptd.com/twopianocompetition
Deadline: Monday, January 4, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time

The MTNA–Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition consists of two rounds: a Preliminary Round, by video submission only; and a Final Round, which takes place live at the National Conference.

10/28/2026

One of the amazing continuing education opportunities MTNA offers is regular webinars.
September Webinar Available Online
Seven Foundations of Piano Technique
The webinar presented by Kate Boyd, NCTM, on September 4, is archived and available for viewing.
This, and all past webinars, may be found at mtna.org in the “Members-Only Section.” You will need to log in to your member account to access the archived webinars.

MTNA membership empowers music teachers nationwide to become better educators through networking, leadership, mentoring, and educational opportunities.

10/27/2026

$85,000 in Funding Available

Explore these grant and award opportunities for early-career professionals. The deadline for all applications is Thursday, November 5, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

For members of MMTA or as an encouragement to join MMTA
So many opportunities for our younger, early career professionals available through MTNA.

The Stecher and Horowitz Foundation—MTNA $25,000 Gateway Prize for Advancement in the Arts
For pianists 40 years or younger

The Stecher and Horowitz Foundation—MTNA $10,000 Melvin Stecher and Norman Horowitz Career Gran
For pianists 30 years or under

The Stecher and Horowitz Foundation—MTNA $10,000 Joyce B. Cowin Career Grant
For pianists 24 years or under

Stecher and Horowitz $10,000 Power of Innovation Award
For an artist/teacher 36 years or younger

MarySue Harris $5,000 Studio Teacher Grants
Six $5,000 grants for recently graduated independent teachers

MTNA annually presents the following awards, which recognize excellence in music teaching, research and other significant contributions to music education.

10/26/2026

MMTA mourns the death of Ruth Anderson. Ruth was a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music and was very active in the Minnesota Music Teachers Association. She joined MMTA in 1969 and held offices of President, Vice President for Conventions, and Secretary, as well as numerous committees at both local and national levels. She retired from teaching in her 70s.

Ruth gave a very sizeable donation to the MMTA Foundation to fund the awarding of the Piano Exam Capstone award. Maybe other members will honor her memory by giving additional donations to the MMTA Foundation.

Blessed be her memory and what a true gift she was to MMTA and to her students.

A service will be held November 7th in New Ulm.

https://www.mvfh.org/obituaries/ruth-anderson?fbclid=IwY2xjawU7p_RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMVN5TUk3bnVqOXJpTmFFZnVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeff1htnWCS2DIj5Nh8ppEx-PJqwJg6jhmj-eQbjz2PTJG_Y0bHo0pwKYfSaI_aem_s_TA2KBmn1Psn7pMjO5bRw

10/25/2026

Congratulations MTNA on 150 years!
On December 26, 1876, MTNA was founded by musician and publisher Theodore Presser along with 62 colleagues in Delaware, Ohio. Happy 150th Anniversary, MTNA!

Wonder what else was founded in 1876? Here are a few:
American Library Association (ALA)
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Colorado statehood
Johns Hopkins University
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Oregon
Belmont Abbey College
Prairie View A&M University
Philadelphia Museum of Art

10/23/2026

MTNA Composition Competition Winners

Music Teachers National Association is pleased to announce the results of the composition competition for Minnesota.

Elementary:
Representative: Hans Hansen, Student of Megan Wallace

Junior:
Winner: Arthur Scott, Student of Sarah Miller
Honorable mention: Emma Lu, Student of Sarah Miller
Honorable mention: MAX ZHANG, Student of Sarah Miller

Senior:
Winner: William Feng, Student of Sarah Miller
Honorable mention: Ariella Kim, Student of Sarah Miller
Honorable mention: Mace Nusbaum, Student of Megan Wallace

10/23/2026

Celebrating MTNA’s 150 years

“A small thing, but in a dissonant world, every moment of harmony counts--and if we share music, we might just shout in anger a little less and sing in unity more. Or so we can hope.”
― Jon Meacham, Songs of America: Patriotism, Protest, and the Music That Made a Nation

Few organizations survive multiple world wars, economic upheavals, and cultural shifts for 150 years.

10/21/2026

Young Professionals Discount for attending the MTNA National Conference
$150 registration rate exclusive to Active members 30 years or under as of April 1, 2027.
Eligible members will receive emails from MTNA with their special registration link between now and February 10.
https://www.mtna.org/cgi/page.cgi/Conference/Registration.html

10/20/2026

Collegiate members-check this out!
This is a great option to help cover costs for attending the MTNA National Conference.
Collegiate Travel Grants
$200 grants for Collegiate members to attend the national conference.
Deadline to apply: November 2, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
https://www.mtnafoundation.org/mtna-grants/collegiate-travel-grants/collegiate-travel-grant-guidelines/

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Friday	10am - 2pm

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