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.

Click on the the buttons below for all EMTA event information, calendar, and news.

Important upcoming dates:

14 April 2026: Edmonds Musicianship Festival Online Piano Solos and Compositions Due
15 April 2026: EMTA Student Composition Recital Registration Deadline
19 April 2026: EMTA Student Composition Recital
21 April 2026: EMTA Musicianship Festival Volunteer Form Due
26 April 2026: District 1 Honors Recital
28 April 2026: EMTA Adult Piano Social Registration Deadline
28 April 2026: Due date for EMTA member benefits survey
30 April 2026: EMTA Adult Piano Social

2 May 2026: EMTA Musicianship Festival Set Up Day
8 May 2026: EMTA Musicianship Festival Keyboard Drop-off
9 May 2026: EMTA Muscianship Festival and Music Literacy Program
12 May 2026: Nominations for 2025-2026 EMTA Member of the Year Deadline
16 May 2026: EMTA Excellence in Music Awards Program
30 May 2026: EMTA Awards Gala

The application for the EMTA Excellence in Music Awards Program is now available.

Results from the 2026 State Recital Competition for piano are now available.

14 February 2026 EMTA Community Recital

We had 15 students from 10 EMTA teachers perform in the February 14, 2026 Community Recital. Thanks to EMTA member, Jennie Holland, for organizing this wonderful event.

April 14, 2026 EMTA General Meeting

(There is no EMTA general meeting in March)

Curtain Raiser: Charlie Gregson 
Special Guest: Angela Michael
Topic: Train the Brain, Transform Practice
Step-by-step methods for teaching students how the brain learns so they can practice effectively

Venue: Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026

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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