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Grand Junction Music Teachers Association (GJMTA)


 
PRESIDENT:
Hope Chynoweth
hope.chynoweth @ gmail.com
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madscientisthec@gmail.com

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GJMTA meets monthly -- Second Friday




Crossroads United Methodist Church

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Website:  www.gjmta.org



 
The Grand Junction Music Teachers Association exists to bring into close cooperation independent, professional teacher-musicians committed to setting standards for excellence in music teaching.  This will be reflected in diverse student programs, in opportunities for teacher support and education, and in involvement in the art of music on the Western Slope.

Professional development and participation opportunities for teachers and students
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Opportunities for teachers and students

Teacher and student performance opportunities
State and National Conferences

State and local newsletters and American Music Teacher (national publication)

​Insurance Programs


SPECIAL AWARDS

Local Association of the Year 
1993-1994
2004-2005
​2019-2020



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MEETING PROGRAMS
  • 9/10  Lisa Bush -- Preparing Students for Performer's Choice Festival
  • 10/8  Uri Ayn Rovner -- Skriabine:  The Starter Kit (first pieces for piano students)
  • 11/12  Carissa Scroggins -- Lullabies:  More than Just a Sweet Song; Ribbon Festival setup
  • 12/10 Performance luncheon
  • 1/14 Independent Music Teacher Round Table
  • 2/11  Sydnee Martinez -- Teaching Scales
  • 3/4  Program OR Masterclass
  • 4/8 Becky Dyck -- Note-reading Strategies
  • 5/13  Meet and Greet Luncheon for Prospective New Teachers

SPECIAL PROGRAMS
  • Monthly Newsletter
  • Monthly Programs
  • Scholarships
  • Certification Program
  • Professional Reading Enrichment Program (PREP)
  • Educational Support:  Small business helps, Taxes and accounting, Technique tips, Master classes, Policy letters, Improvisation/jazz, Group classes, Studio organization, Exploring teaching methods and materials, Lecture/demonstration with master teachers, Preparing for competition, Adjudication process, Small business helps, Taxes and accounting, Technique tips, Master classes, Policy letters, Improvisation/jazz, Group classes, Studio organization

STUDENT EVENTS
  • Achievement Day
  • American Composers Concert
  • Musical Gala
  • Performers Choice
  • Solo Ensemble
  • Sonatina Festival                    
  • Ribbon Festival
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
  • The local association works closely with Colorado Mesa University music department.
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  • Home
  • MTNA
  • CSMTA
    • Collegiate Chapters >
      • CU Boulder
      • CSU Pueblo
      • DU Collegiate
      • Univ. Northern CO
    • Local Associations >
      • Aurora (AMTA)
      • Boulder (BAMTA)
      • Broomfield (BMTA)
      • Columbine (CMTA)
      • Denver Area (DAMTA)
      • Douglas-Elbert (DEMTA)
      • Foothills (FMTA)
      • Four Corners (4CMTA)
      • Ft. Collins (FCMTA)
      • Grand Junction (GJMTA)
      • Greely (GAMTA)
      • Montrose (MMTA)
      • Pikes Peak (PPMTA)
      • South Suburban (SSMTA)
      • Southern Colorado (SCMTA)
  • RESOURCES
    • Program Resources
  • DOCUMENTS
    • CSMTA Member Spotlight >
      • Robin Braun
      • Lisa Bush
      • Kristen Celusniak
      • Carol DuBe NCTM
      • Karen Greenhalgh, NCTM
      • Jodie Jensen NCTM
      • Carrie Hansen
      • Nancy Harris
      • Shana Kirk
      • Vince Madison
      • Michelle Moore
      • Nazila Nekoorad
      • Karen Dubovoy Paciuc
      • Davina Perret
      • Phyllis Pieffer NCTM
      • Linda Sommer NCTM
      • Linda Stump NCTM
      • Michelle Moore
      • Elle Tyler
      • Evelyn Billberg
  • Contact