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The Texas Music Teachers Association includes over two thousand members in sixty-five local organizations. Texas Music Teachers Association is a nonprofit educational organization. Founded in 1886, it is dedicated to the promotion of high quality individual and group music instruction. All activities of the Association shall be educational and shall be for the promotion of the art of music and the advancement of musical knowledge by disseminating the knowledge of musical activities and the appreciation of music. TMTA is affiliated with the Music Teachers National Association. TMTA members enjoy professional activities sponsored by local, state and national organizations. The include the state convention and national conference, both excellent opportunities for education and enrichment. Student Affiliate is a program of the Texas Music Teachers Association, established June 14, 1951, to provide musical experiences beyond those usually available through private music instruction. Student Affiliate provides recognition for achievement in various phases of musical education and activity for grades one through the collegiate level. All student activities of Student Affiliate are funded through the Texas Music Teachers Educational Foundation. Texas offers numerous activities for students, including competitions, examinations, and performance opportunities. Visit the Student Activities page to find out what opportunities are available to Student Affiliate members. Click here for a flow chart of TMTA leadership. The TMTA State Affiliate Portal is available from the Quick Links menu of the MTNA website www.mtna.org or clicking here. Historical DataTexas Music Teachers Association was founded in 1865 and incorporated in 1927. The Student Affiliate program began in 1951. The Texas Music Teachers Educational Foundation was established in 1980.
The TMTA Archives are housed in The Texas Collection which
is located in the historic Carroll Library building on the Baylor University
campus in Waco, Texas, at the corner of 5th and Speight streets.
Texas Music Teachers Educational FoundationSince its inception TMTEF has been financially responsible for student awards to provide goals and inspiration. These awards recognize achievement in performance, music theory, music history, publication, ensemble, and original composition. Financial sponsorship is provided for student winners who represent Texas at the four-state Division and National levels. More information and registration forms are available at the bottom of this page, from the TMTEF Trustees or the TMTA Office, 1106 Clayton Lane Suite 240 W, Austin, TX 78723. FundsThese funds are maintained separately from operating accounts. Jo Ann Dunn Fargason Memorial Fund helps fund the orchestra at the annual convention. Elizabeth Morris Memorial Fund helps to provide Ensemble Senior Awards. Donald Johnson Fund provides money for selected TMTA/MTNA winners. Agency Trust Fund supports various awards for Student Affiliate. Student Travel Fund was established to make funds available to student winners who will travel to higher levels of competition. ContributionsRecognition is given to associations who contribute $2.00 per member. These associations are noted as Fargason Fund Angels. A new challenge issued in 2003 encouraged a $4.00 per member donation from local associations. An additional challenge issued in 2005 encourages associations to donate $5.00 per member - $4.00 to the Fargason Fund and $1.00 to the Travel Fund. Forms are to be used for contributions and are available below, from the VPBA or from the TMTA Office, 1106 Clayton Lane Suite 240 W, Austin, TX 78723. Memorials and honorariums are accepted and recognized at the annual convention. These are charitable contributions and are considered such for tax purposes. Contributions are accepted through the Vice-President of Business Activities and may be made at anytime.
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