Florida State Music Teachers Association (FSMTA)

Description

The Florida State Music Teachers Association is an organization whose members are professionally engaged in the teaching of music in the state of Florida and who have met certain membership requirements.

Member benefits

Challenging student activities.
Continuing education opportunities.
Meetings at the local, district and state levels for study, discussion, performance and evaluation.
Scholarship assistance for students.
Protection and/or awareness of its members in ethical, governmental and business matters.

Mission / Aims

The primary purpose of FSMTA is the advancement of music in the state of Florida through excellent teaching, learning and performing which seeks to recognize individual achievement at all levels.

Principal activities

Annual non-competitive student evaluations of music performance and music theory/musicianship.
State and national competitions.
Annual state conference.
Numerous opportunities for ongoing training and networking of music teachers through district and local associations.
Development of prospective music teachers through college chapters.

Training / Licensing / Certification

FSMTA provides a number of Certificates verifying teaching excellence, as does its national affiliate, MTNA.

Additional information

FSMTA is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of music teaching. It serves all teachers engaged in studio teaching, including college and university teachers. Its aim is to serve both the profession and the public in the pursuit of excellence in music education.

Affiliations

We are member of:

Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)

They are our members:

23 local associations

6 college chapters

9 districts

Partner Associations:

Arts for a Complete Education

Florida Alliance for Arts Education