The MTNA Achievement Award
MTNA's highest honor, is bestowed upon an individual who has made significant and lasting contributions to the music teaching profession. The MTNA Citation for Leadership is given only at special times to recognize significant and lasting contributions to MTNA, music teachers and the music teaching profession. The MTNA Distinguished Service Award is given in recognition of significant and long-term contribution to the National Association. The American Music Teacher (AMT) Article of the Year Award is presented to the outstanding author of a feature article written expressly for AMT. The MTNA e-Journal Article of the Year Award is presented to the outstanding author of a feature article written expressly for the MTNA e-Journal. The MTNA Collegiate Chapter of the Year Award is given to the MTNA Collegiate Chapter that demonstrates excellence in its chapter activities. The Fifty-Year Membership Award recognizes those individuals who have been members of MTNA for at least 50 continuous years. Frances Clark Award for Keyboard Pedagogy is given to an individual who has made a significant contribution through the creation and development of products or publications that further the field of keyboard pedagogy. |
Teacher of the Year Award
is presented to the candidate who most clearly demonstrates a strong commitment to the music teaching profession. State Affiliate of the Year Award recognizes the state Music Teachers Association that makes the most significant contribution to the music teaching profession through participation in MTNA national programs and additional programs established within their state. Local Association of the Year Award recognizes the local Music Teachers Association that makes the most significant contribution to the music teaching profession through participation in MTNA national programs and additional programs established within their state and local area. The MTNA Distinguished Composer of the Year Award is given to a selected composer of a state-commissioned work. MarySue Harris Studio Teacher Fellowship Award is presented to the candidate who most clearly demonstrates a strong commitment to the music teaching profession. The program was established to help music teachers develop and enhance their newly established studios. The Piano Technicians Guild Foundation Scholarship is a financial-assistance grant presented to nationally certified MTNA members to provide advance study opportunities related to piano. |
Competitions
The MTNA Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition Two-tiered Chamber Music Competitions Three-tiered Junior, Senior and Young Artist Performance Competition State Competitions Division Competitions National Competitions Three-tiered Elementary, Junior, Senior and Young Artist Composition Competition Publications
AMT Mazine MTNA eJournal Resources for State and Local Affiliates
Local Association Handbook Membership Flyer—Membership Information General Liability Insurance ASCAP Music Licensing Agreement MTNA Brochures available 501 (c)(3) Status FTC Settlement Statement Antitrust Settlement Guide |
Education
MTNA National Conference MTNA Certification Program Summit for MTNA Leadership Monthly Webinars Sponsored Webinars by corporate and institutional partners MTNA Teaching Specialist RMM Teaching Specialist Group Piano Teaching Specialist Special Programs
GP3 Composer Commissioning MTNA eFestival Studio Resources Technology Information and Resources Grants for teacher enrichment study Code of Ethics for teachers Parent and Student Resources Teaching Tips Merchant Services Legal Consultation Services Copyright Information Professional Support Line Member Insurance Programs Essential Skills |