NCMTA Conference – See you in 2026!
Attend the NCMTA annual conference! Professional development, networking and more. Every year in October. Looking forward to seeing you next year!
Events
IMTF Scholarship Application returns each year!
The Call for the Independent Music Teacher Forum Scholarship applicants opens each spring. It is your chance to further your professional development.
NCMTA 2025 Young Composers’ Contest has concluded! See you in 2026
NCMTA Performance Festival is held annually between February and May in two phases – District and State. Piano, voice, concert instruments.
Call for Conference Proposals now closed. See you in 2026!
The Call for Conference Proposals opens each spring. It is your chance to bring valuable knowledge to colleagues at the annual conference.
2025 Annual Performance Festivals Concluded. See you in 2026!
NCMTA Performance Festival is held annually between February and May in two phases – District and State. Piano, voice, concert instruments.
Member Opportunities
Special Opportunities for NCMTA Members. Apply for Scholarships, Development Grants, Conference Presenter spots, and more.
North Carolina’s VLMTA Scale Olympiad returns each fall!
The Virtual Local Music Teachers Association, a state-wide affiliate of NCMTA, offers this online scale event annually.
Teacher of the Year
The NCMTA Teacher of the Year Award program was established in 2008. This award recognizes a teacher who makes a significant difference in the lives of students, contributes to the advancement of music in a community, and is an outstanding example of a music educator.
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...