National Benefits:

  • American Music Teacher magazine (bi-monthly).
  • National Conference.
  • Group insurance plans (life, major medical,
    disability, accident, and instrumental).
  • National competitions and awards.
  • Certification program.

State Benefits:

  • VMTA NewsNotes (twice annually).
  • State Conference.
  • State Music Festival and testing programs.
  • State competitions.
  • Certification program.

Local Benefits:

  • Monthly programs on relevant topics including
    guest artists, workshops, and panel discussions.
  • Excellent networking opportunities.
  • Teacher referral services.
  • Student events.
  • Student scholarships.

VMTA is an affiliate of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). In order to join VMTA, you must also join MTNA. For more detailed information on MTNA's benefits and programs, as well as an MTNA membership application form, click here.


Local Association Membership Dues

ASSOCIATIONDUESCONTACTPHONEE-MAIL
Blue Ridge $10.00Catherine Valley 276-223-0650bcvalley@embarqmail.com
Central Virginia $10.00Claudia Patterson 434-384-0964
Charlottesville $10.00Noriko Donahue 434-973-6126
Harrisonburg $25.00Marlene Shumaker 540-433-1507brc_mshumaker@hotmail.com
Highlands $10.00Susan Barrett 540-961-2031
Northern Virginia $40.00Amy Rothstein 703-827-9513
Peninsula $12.00Ellen Baize 757-850-1594
Piedmont $10.00Deborah Burgess 276-647-1914
Richmond $18.00Melissa Hawks 804-687-7006
Roanoke Valley $17.00Sherrie Andrews 540-992-1950
Shenandoah $5.00Karen Walker 540-247-6331
Tidewater $12.00Alison Boorujy 757-961-7149

NOTE: For new members, national dues become half price
on January 1st (6-month members).