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Do you have a music teaching question you would like to have answered? Perhaps you have a practice
tip for students you would like to share or a studio idea you are trying differently this year. Did you know your questions
and ideas could be shared with MTNA members through the Polyphony column in AMT
or the teaching tips on the MTNA website? These two features offer members the opportunity to interact with other teachers
from across the country to share expertise. To participate, send MTNA your questions,
ideas and tips to MTNA, 441 Vine St., Ste. 3100, Cincinnati, OH 45202-3004; 513-421-1420; fax 513-421-2503; 1-888-512-5278 or e-mail to amt@mtna.org. Did
you know that MTNA has three searchable databases to assist you
with research and professional development?
The American Music Teacher Database provides brief summaries of
articles that have been in the
journal. Searches can be performed
using author, title, subject, volume or year. This valuable tool
provides
information about articles published from the more than fifty
years that AMT has been in existence.
Another useful database is the Intermediate Chamber Music Repertoire
Database. This resource provides
a list of chamber music selections
that can be searched by title, composer, publisher, instrumentation
and
difficulty level.
The Music Wellness Bibliography Database is available in a searchable
format,
and includes search options such as author, title, ISBN,
publisher, audience, material type and year published.
Started in 1994
and sponsored by MTNA since 1997, the purpose of this tool is to
provide a quick
source for teachers and students to address the
prevention of medical problems, performance preparation, stage
fright,
healthy practice techniques and psychological techniques. It also is
available in PDF format.
To take advantage of these resources, visit the website at
www.mtna.org click on the "Resources and Services" tab.
MUSIC FOR EVERYONE
Are you looking for some new ideas to motivate your students to
practice and reach their long-term goals? Did you know that MTNA offers three affordable ways to motivate your “everyday”
students? The Music for Everyone programs are designed to excite and motivate all your students. The first of these
is the Music Study Award. This is an excellent way to encourage your students
by acknowledging their commitment to music lessons. Through MTNA, you can order certificates celebrating the years of music
making your students have completed. Whether it is their first or their twelfth year, they deserve to have their commitment
recognized.
The next program is the Studio Festival Program. This
is designed to give students the opportunity to perform and receive a supportive critique from an experienced adjudicator
whom you choose. Students receive performance certificates and also have the new option of ordering medals commemorating their
experience. This program is ideal because you, the teacher, tailor the festival to meet the needs of your studio. MTNA provides
detailed guidance to help you through all the steps from event preparation to publicity. This will surely be a memorable event
for any studio.
The final MTNA sponsored program is the Music Achievement Award Program.
The purpose of this program is to encourage all the students in a teacher’s studio to continue
their music study. With this program, the teacher works with each student to set measurable and achievable goals. Upon completion
of these goals the student will not only be intrinsically rewarded, but will also have a tangible pin as a symbol of their
accomplishments.
These programs are perfect for students studying any instrument including voice.
Get this year off to a great start and motivate your “everyday” students to achieve their goals through music
study. For more information about the Music For Everyone programs, visit the MTNA website at www.mtna.org and click on “Programs
and Projects” and select which program interests you from the drop down menu, or contact MTNA at mtnanet@mtna.org or
by calling (888) 512-5278
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MTNA FOUNDATION FUND
Did you know the MTNA Foundation Fund
is committed to keeping America’s musical future alive for future generations by supporting comprehensive programs that
nurture the creation, performance, study and teaching of music? The following grants are available through
the Foundation Fund. Teacher Enrichment Grants provide financial assistance to music teachers
for private study, college-level course work or special projects in performance, pedagogy, music theory or composition.
Funding will not be provided for individuals pursuing course work toward a degree. Teachers may
apply for one of four levels of financial assistance: $250, $500, $750 and $1,000.
Detailed grant guidelines and application forms are available from the MTNA national headquarters or can be printed
from the FOUNDATION FUND website at www.mtnafoundation.org.
Did you know that MTNA has a special licensing agreement with the American Society
of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), granting MTNA and its Divisions, State and Local Affiliates a blanket license
to publicly perform copyrighted music, if the copyright holder is a member of ASCAP, for the entire organization? To comply
with this agreement, state and local affiliates must send two copies of any association-sponsored event program during which
copyrighted music is performed to the MTNA Deputy Executive Director by June 30 of each year. This is done to ensure ASCAP
composers are properly credited for the performance. No attendance figures are required from the states or locals. MTNA
submits the report, the programs, and pays the licensing fee to ASCAP on behalf of the entire association. We are pleased
to provide our affiliates this beneficial service. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Kramer, Director of Educational
Services at rkramer@mtna.org.
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