Excellence in Music Teaching…
Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association (PMTA) is a state affiliate of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). Founded in 1876 by Theodore Presser in Delaware, Ohio, MTNA currently serves 25,000 independent music teachers committed to the pursuit of excellence in music teaching.
PMTA and its local chapters seek to promote the professional growth and development of its members and to further the art of music by providing programs that encourage and support teaching, performance, composition and scholarly research.
PMTA Mission Statement
The purpose of this organization is to:
- Further the art of music;
- Promote the professional growth and development of its members by providing programs that encourage and support teaching, performance, composition and research;
- Provide ongoing performance and education opportunities for students of its membership;
- Promote and support music and music education in the community;
- Promote public awareness of the value of music education for all individuals.