WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
Because music plays a vital role in the human experience, we members of Edmonds Music Teachers Association provide expert instruction to students of all ages and skill levels. We share our passion for making music by creating festivals and special musical events that motivate and inspire students and spread music throughout our community. We proudly offer our members a welcoming and inclusive environment in which professional development is valued, volunteering is lauded, collaborative decision making is the norm, and networking opportunities abound.
EMTA is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, led by a board of directors comprised of members of the organization. It is the local chapter affiliated with Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) and the Washington State Music Teachers Association (WSMTA), primarily serving North King and South Snohomish Counties in Washington State.
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Important upcoming dates:
1 September – 1 October 2026: EMTA Music Era Festival Registration
8 September 2026 – 13 October 2026: EMTA Jazz, Rags, and Blues Festival Registration
17-18 October 2026: EMTA Music Era Festival (Modern Era)
17 October 2026: Community Recital Registration Deadline
31 October 2026: ETMA Halloween Community Recital
1 November 2026: EMTA Jazz, Rags, and Blues Concert Pre-Sale Ticket Deadline
13 November 2026: EMTA Jazz, Rags, and Blues Concert
14 November 2026: EMTA Jazz, Rags, and Blues Festival
19 November 2026: EMTA Adult Piano Social
Congratulations to Rick Asher, EMTA Member of the Year for 2025-2026
Rick’s well-deserved award was presented at the EMTA June 2026 general meeting by the EMTA Vice-President, Bonnie Thomas.
Information about the 2025-2026 EMTA Member of the Year Award.
Festival Dates and Registration Period
Festival Dates: Saturday, October 17th, 2026 from 9 am to 7 pm and Sunday, October 18th, 2026 from 10 am to 4pm (Please do not request specific days or times). Please keep your weekend open.
Location: Hartley Mansion, 2320 Rucker Ave, Everett, WA 98201
Registration period: September 1, 2026 to October 1, 2026
NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE PERMITTED.
This event is ONLY for the students of the teachers of the Edmonds Music Teachers Association
The purpose of Music Era Festival is to encourage the exploration of piano music by the chosen era of music. This year’s festival will explore 20th-21st Century Contemporary Music.
2026 Music Era Festival Information Flyer
2026 EMTA Music Era Festival Registration Form is now available.
13 October 2026: Jazz, Rags, and Blues Festival and Workshop Registration Deadline
1 November 2026: EMTA Jazz, Rags, and Blues Concert Pre-Sale Ticket Deadline
13 November 2026: Jazz, Rags, and Blues Festival Concert
14 November 2026: Jazz, Rags, and Blues Festival and Workshop
The purpose of this festival is to encourage the exploration of Jazz, Rags, and Blues. The festival will take place in a masterclass setting in which each performer will perform and receive feedback by the adjudicator. Each student will receive a brief written evaluation and achievement certificate. The festival also features a workshop to teach improvisation and jazz techniques. This festival also includes a concert by our adjudicator’s jazz trio.
EMTA Jazz, Rags, and Blues Festival and Concert Information Page
EMTA Jazz, Rags, and Blues Festival Concert Tickets
13 October 2026 – EMTA General Meeting
Curtain Raiser: Mary Rose Walker-Lieberman
Special Guest: Jennifer Hammill
Topic: Developing Tactile Senses to Improve Sightreading and Using Storytelling to Teach Note Reading
EMTA General Meeting Information Page
DONATE TO EMTA
We would love to help your lightly used music books find a new home. Please contact the webmaster for more information about making a used music book donation.
If you would like to support our non-profit association of dedicated music teachers and their students, you can donate directly to EMTA using this form: EMTA Donation Form
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