for teachers...
Chapter Meetings
On the third Tuesday of September, October, March and April join us for our
special teacher programs. Past presentations include:
Understanding
ADD/ADHD
Rhythm Workshop
Make Up Policies: What works?
The Business of Teaching: Accounting
Getting Organized!
What Is Kindermusik?
Working with Parents
Teacher Referral Service
For our new teachers, or those interested in rounding out their studio, we
offer a teacher referral service. Interested students may visit our website or
contact our Membership chair so you can save on advertising costs.
Harpsichord & Lending Library
DMTA maintains a seven foot single manual harpsichord available for workshops
or performance. We also have an extensive multi-instrument music library!
Teachers Recital
This voluntary event is a chance for you to perform with other area teachers.
Student Opportunities
Performance Festival
On the 3rd Saturday in May, we host our own Performance Festival. Students of
all instruments (including ensembles, duets, and compositions) play for comments,
ratings, and prizes. A Winners Recital takes place the following day.
Student recitals
Student recitals are held at the Durham Arts Council, the 3rd Sunday of the
month. A great performance opportunity for all levels & instruments!
Loren Withers Competition
This piano competition, named after one of our founding members, is for
students age 12-14. Students receive monetary awards.
Music History B
Finally, a fun way to incorporate music history into your studio! Questions are
made available to each studio, and the best from each teacher compete for
prizes in the Spring.
Other
Opportunities
Play-a-thons
Scholarship Fund
Adult student workshop
Masterclasses
How to Join
We welcome independent teachers of any
instrument. Our members reside in Durham, Wake,
and Orange Counties.
DMTA is affiliated with the North Carolina Music Teachers Association and the
Music Teachers National Association. We are a non-profit organization with
501(c)(3) status.
Joining the Durham Music Teachers Association is easy. When you fill out your New Member Application for MTNA, simply write “Durham, NC” and include $20 for local dues.
If you are transferring local membership, send an application to MTNA with local fees.
For more information, contact:
membership@durhammusicteachers.org
Durham Music Teachers Association..
..to meet specific needs
of teachers
..to raise teaching standards
..to stimulate interest in good music
..to aid student achievement
..to provide educational and inspirational programs
..to set up a strong code of ethics
..to dignify our profession in the community