North Carolina Music Teachers Association
Welcome!
We are NCMTA, the North Carolina Music Teachers Association, affiliate of the Music Teachers National Association. We are a non-profit organization founded in 1959. Today we consist of approximately 500 music teachers throughout the state.
Mission and Vision
The mission of NCMTA is the advancement of musical knowledge and education through discussion, investigation, performance, publication, and the promotion of the general welfare of music teachers in the state of North Carolina. The vision for our activities is aimed both at the promotion of the art of music and of the advancement of musical knowledge by disseminating the knowledge of educational activities and by promoting the appreciation of music throughout the state.
Our Website is Your Primary Resource
We welcome you to explore this website. Please take advantage of the many opportunities we have provided for you to connect with colleagues. We are here to support you in your professional journey. We hope you’ll join us.
Newsworthy items, current opportunities
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Conference 2024 has concluded.
Attend the NCMTA annual conference! Professional development, networking and more. Every year in October. Looking forward to seeing you next year!
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Advertising Support!
To our current advertisers – thank you for your support of NCMTA. Learn more.
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2024 IMTF Scholarship Application CLOSED Thanks to all who applied.
The Call for the Independent Music Teacher Forum Scholarship applicants opens each spring. It is your chance to further your professional development.
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MTNA Conferences, Contests, Competitions and Festivals
2024-25 MTNA Student Events Our national parent association, MTNA (Music Teachers National Association), offers adjudicated student performance opportunities. Both competitive and non-competitive, these opportunities are distinct from our own NCMTA student events. 2025 MTNA Annual Conference The 2025 MTNA National Conference will be one of the best professional development investment you can make for yourself...
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NCMTA STUDENT EVENTS: 2024 Young Composers’ Contest has completed. Thanks to all who participated!
NCMTA Performance Festival is held annually between February and May in two phases – District and State. Piano, voice, concert instruments.
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Certification Earned – Congratulations!
Each year, we recognize and honor our colleagues who have earned national certification with MTNA. Will this be your year?
